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Strongsville Fire And Emergency Services

Strongsville, OH · Medina County

Address
17000 Prospect Road, Strongsville, OH 44149
4Stations
68Personnel
25 sq miArea

Active openings

About Strongsville Fire And Emergency Services

Strongsville Fire & Emergency Services is a full-time career department serving the city of Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb southwest of Cleveland covering about 25 square miles. The department operates four fire stations, one in each of the city's four wards.

The agency runs on a firemedic model: all 68 of its firefighters are trained to deliver both fire suppression and advanced life support EMS. Beyond fire and EMS, the department handles hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, fire prevention and investigation, and community emergency management.

Strongsville holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 2 (achieved 2024), placing it among the top few percent of departments nationally, and has earned the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for eleven consecutive years. It also runs community programs including CERT, CPR and first aid training, and residential lock boxes.

MissionProtect the lives, property, and environment of the people who live, work, and travel in Strongsville

How to get hired

Career opportunities with Strongsville Fire & Emergency Services are posted through the city's GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/strongsville. As an all-firemedic department, positions typically require both firefighter and EMS/paramedic credentials.

General employment inquiries can be directed to the City of Strongsville Human Resources Department at (440) 580-3137, or to the fire department directly at (440) 580-3210.

Leadership & hiring contacts

Jack Draves
Fire Chief
AJ Aljabi
Assistant Chief of Operations
Andrew Green
Fire Marshal / Captain of Fire Prevention
Tom Sullivan
Training Officer / Captain
Brian Tomcany
Administrative Lieutenant (EMS / Community Outreach)

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a firefighter job in Strongsville?

Career opportunities are posted through the City of Strongsville's GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/strongsville.

Does Strongsville require firefighters to be paramedics?

The department is staffed entirely by trained firemedics who provide both fire suppression and advanced life support EMS, so EMS/paramedic credentials are integral to the role.

How large is the Strongsville fire department?

The department has 68 trained firemedics operating out of four fire stations, one in each of the city's four wards, covering a roughly 25-square-mile area.

Who leads the Strongsville fire department?

The department is led by Fire Chief Jack Draves, with AJ Aljabi serving as Assistant Chief of Operations.

Who do I contact about employment?

General employment inquiries can go to the City of Strongsville Human Resources Department at (440) 580-3137, or the fire department's non-emergency line at (440) 580-3210.