When an emergency happens, the Painesville Fire Department is ready.

Our full-time, career firefighters respond to both fire and medical emergencies across the city—protecting lives, safeguarding property, and serving our community with professionalism and pride. It is a responsibility we take seriously, every hour of every day.

The department serves approximately 20,300 residents across seven square miles and responds to more than 4,000 calls each year.

Behind every response is a dedicated team. The department is staffed by 24 full-time firefighters, working in three shifts—A, B, and C—to ensure around-the-clock coverage. Firefighters typically work a 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off schedule, with an additional day off every three weeks.

Supporting that frontline team are a full-time Fire Chief, full-time Executive Captain, a full-time administrative assistant, and a part-time fire safety inspector—working together to keep operations running smoothly and proactively support fire prevention efforts throughout the community.

The department is led by Fire Chief Thomas C. Hummel Jr., who has served in the role since January 2019.