John Jyurovat, Fire Chief

5714 North Ridge West
Phone: 440-969-1179
fax: 440-969-1605

Services

• Firefighting
• BLS Emergency Medical Service
• Water Rescue Services
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Carbon Monoxide Investigations
• Fire Station Tours
• CPR Training
• Free Blood Pressure Checks

The above is an abbreviated list of services. If you have a question, please feel free to contact the Chief.

Apparatus

Fire Services: Three Engines, Two Ambulances, One Fire Command Vehicle, One Grass Truck.
Water Rescue Services: One Command Vehicle, One Boat, Two Jet Skis With Trailer.

History

The Saybrook Fire Department was established in 1929 with 15 volunteer members and one used 1926 pumper. The fire notification system consisted of a bell that was mounted on the roof of the garage that housed the fire truck. Once notified of a fire, members of the department who lived or worked at nearby stores would respond to the garage, ring the bell, and drive the truck to the fire scene.

Since then we have gone to a paid department with a Chief, part-time Assistant Chief, six fulltime Firefighters/EMTs, approximately 25 part-time Firefighters/EMT, and approximately 12 part-time Dispatchers.

Water Rescue Services has a part-time Commander and Vice-Commander along with approximately 12 volunteer members of this service.