Serving Our Community

The Lakewood Fire Department is comprised of a combination of volunteer and career firefighters under the leadership of Chief Jonathan Yahr and Deputy Chief David Wolf who report to the Board of Fire Commissioners. The volunteer department was established in 1888 and has grown to include seven strategically placed fire stations. The volunteer firefighters respond to all General Alarms, requests for mutual aid, many and varied other emergencies, and as requested by the career firefighters. The career department fire stations are manned 24/7 and employ thirty-two career firefighters. These firefighters work 24 hours on and 72 hours off schedule with two officers and six firefighters on duty each of four shifts. The career firefighters respond as first responders to all calls and are responsible to follow established protocols in requesting volunteer assistance as incidents dictate.