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As Chief of the Parma Fire Department I would like to thank you for your continues support of our fire department. I say, “Our” department because the Parma Fire Department belongs to the people of Parma and the department exists to serve this community. We strive to proactively add value to our service in everything we do.

I do consider myself very fortunate to be a part of this department. The members of the Parma Fire Department have in the past and are now a group of professional and dedicated individuals. This is not a new concept. This department has always worked towards improving itself and helping the community.

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Another Record Breaking Year For PFD !

The Parma Fire Department was awarded a federal grant to pay for additional and improved radio communications.
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Fire officials will spend $534,295 on equipment that will allow Parma and neighboring Broadview Heights, Brooklyn Heights and Seven Hills firefighters communicate with each other on Parma's P25 Compliant, 800 Trunked Radio System.
Parma firefighters will also get more radios and upgrades to strengthen the coverage. The system will be capable with the state's radio project.
"Increasing the ability of fire departments to communicate together by radio is good for the firefighters and good for the communities," Parma Fire Chief John French said. "To do this during the present economy, without the individual cities having to pay for it, is even better."
The fire department was notified two weeks ago that it will receive a grant for $178,000 for training.
Firefighters David Higginbotham and John Conroy write the department's grant applications.
The department has also received grants for a physical fitness program, special equipment and thermal-imaging cameras to see through smoke.
The city is hoping to receive another $700,000 to hire more firefighters to bring the number back up to pre-budget-cut levels.