Official account for the Independence Fire Department (Ohio). This account is not monitored 24/7, always call 9-1-1 for emergency service.
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18 May 2024
Reminder: procession for Officer Derbin on Rockside Rd/North Brecksville starting around 1:00pm. All vehicle traffic avoid this area. Access I77 from EPVR. East/West traffic on Rockside will be shut down. Procession will take approximately 1-2 hours. @YourIndyOH @IndependenceTo2
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21 Mar 2024
Multiple homes having a power outage in the Brecksvile/EPV area due to lines down. @firstenergycorp @YourIndyOH @IndependenceOH
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20 Mar 2024
Reminder with #severeweatherawareness week that the tornado sirens are being tested today at 0950hrs. @YourIndyOH @YourIndySchools @IndependenceTo2 @IndyRec @IndyCommService
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13 Jul 2023
Avoid Pleasant Valley Road around the 5000 block due to an electrical fire. @firstenergycorp @IndependenceOH
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13 Jul 2023
Road should be open in about 1/2 hour. 2 lanes blocked for workers to repair. @firstenergycorp @IndependenceOH
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29 Jun 2023
Yesterday @CuyahogaOEM participated in the NDMS exercise @BurkeLakefront. Thank you to @ClevelandVAMC for inviting us & to @NorthRoyaltonFD @ClevelandEMS @SolonFireDept @IndyFireDep @ValleyviewFireDept @SEuclidFD @Mayfieldhtsfire for their participation.
28 Jun 2023
Today, the Cleveland VA Medical Center, in partnership with VA Office of Emergency Management led a National Disaster Medical System Exercise with multiple community partners. @BurkeLakefront @DeptVetAffairs @NEOHospitals @CityofCleveland @CuyahogaOEM @CuyahogaCounty
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3 Jul 2023
Fireworks and festival starting this evening at 7pm. Fireworks around 10pm. @YourIndyOH @IndependenceTo2 @YourIndySchools
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23 May 2023
Pleasant Valley Road is closed from the Seven Hills line to I77 due to a water main break. @ClevelandWater @IPDTraffic @YourIndyOH @IndependenceTo2 @IndependenceOH @Independence_OH @WEWStraffic
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18 Dec 2022
Structure fire 6000 Block hillside Rd.. Please avoid the area.
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7 Nov 2022
7 Nov 2022
I-77 Northbound is CLOSED
Traffic Alert: I-77 northbound at Fleet Ave. is CLOSED due to a crash. Please avoid the area.
For information contact: District 12 Public Information at 216-584-2006 or D12.Public.Information@dot.ohio.gov @IndependenceOH @YourIndyOH @Independence_OH
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31 Oct 2022
IFD will be out tonight from 6 - 8pm handing out glow sticks. See you then! @IndependenceOH @YourIndyOH @Independence_OH
26 Oct 2022
Ebikes are popular. Lithium-ion batteries are usually the source of power, and if damaged, those batteries can catch on fire or explode. are important safety tips to keep in mind when charging or storing these devices. @IndependenceOH @YourIndyOH @Independence_OH @NFPA
19 Oct 2022
Just a reminder that our Firefighter/Paramedic applications are now on our city website. Download and submit completed applications by 28 October.
Applications can be downloaded here:
independenceohio.org/governm…
Call the FD with questions. 216-524-4001
@IndependenceOH @YourIndyOH
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13 Oct 2022
Power out at 6133 Rockside due to transformer issue. CEI enroute to assist. No other addresses seem to be affected. @Independence_OH @YourIndyOH @IndependenceOH
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10 Oct 2022
Last week, IFD worked in conjunction with the Valley View Fire Department, Newburgh Heights Fire Department, Brecksville Fire Department, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad on a simulated train derailment. @IndependenceOH @Independence_OH @CVSRR
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7 Sep 2022
IFD is hosting a Civil Service Exam for entry level Firefighter/Paramedic, Saturday, 19 Nov. Candidates currently enrolled in paramedic school welcome to test, a current Ohio Paramedic Certificate will be required by the date of appointment. @IndependenceOH @Independence_OH
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24 Aug 2022
Thank you to @H6_Photo for documenting the SERT Dive Rescue training held in Independence today. @IndependenceOH @Independence_OH
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