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The Painesville Township, Fairport Harbor and Grand River fire departments recently received new radio equipment that was supported by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The $400,695 grant covered approximately 90 percent of the cost for new walkie-talkies, vehicle radios and base stations, stated Painesville Township Fire Chief Eric Burchak. The grant was […]
A 32-year-old man was sent to the hospital with burn injuries following a Jan. 14 fire ignited by gasoline vapors that totaled a house on Robinhood Drive in Painesville Township. According to Painesville Township Fire Chief Eric Burchak, it appears the occupant of the house had a Harley Davidson motorcycle in his family/utility room and […]
Painesville Township welcomed new businesses and approved preliminary plans for future residential growth in 2023. The past year also included work on the township’s infrastructure and changes in its safety services, with the hiring of a new fire chief and voter approval of a levy for sheriff’s deputy coverage. Officials expect to see continued growth […]
Painesville Township’s firefighters are planning a stuff-the-truck event on Dec. 10 “to benefit local organizations and charities this holiday season.” The event will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the township’s Marc’s store, 1585 Mentor Ave., according to the fire department. The firefighters said that they will accept non-perishable items, including new toys, […]
The Painesville Township Fire Department and American Red Cross have recently entered a new partnership to install free smoke alarms for township residents.