Fire Department

According to the City Charter, the Fire Department administratively falls within the Department of Public Safety. The Fire Chief is the head of the Fire Department and is appointed by and reports to the Director of Public Safety.

Statewide Burning Ban In Effect

Ohio Law prohibits outdoor open burning from March 1 – June 1 from 6AM – 6PM
Per OAC 3745-19, burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of dry fuel on the ground. Winds can make a seemingly safe fire burn more intense and escape control.

From the Chief

Before 1895, fire brigades from five factories in the city of Barberton provided the city’s fire protection. Over the years, the Barberton Fire Department has evolved to meet the public’s needs. The department is funded through the city’s income tax-based General Fund and a 0.75 mill levy specifically for capital expenses.

The Barberton Fire Department provides the following services to the community:

  • Fire Code Enforcement
  • Fire Safety Education
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fire Investigation
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Specialized Rescue
  • Hazardous Materials Mitigation

With 46 full-time employees, the department has evolved into an all-hazard response service answering over 4,800 calls annually.

Stephen Ionno
Fire Chief

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Contact Us

Station Number 1
Physical Address
580 Wooster Road West
Barberton, OH 44203

Phone: 330-848-6732
Fax: 330-745-3369

Station Number 2
Physical Address
93 E State Street
Barberton, OH 44203

Phone: 330-861-5223

Emergency Alerts

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