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2024 Call
Volume
1,074
2024 EMS Calls
547
2024 Fire Calls
4-5
2024 Daily Average

Chief Dominic Chiappone
Dominic Chiappone is the Fire Chief for the Perry Joint Fire District. He started in the fire service in 2002, and in 2004, he started part-time with Perry. In 2006, he was promoted to full-time, and in 2018, he was promoted to shift lieutenant. Dominic is a graduate of OFE Class 18 and has an associate’s degree in Fire Science. He is also a Firefighter I & II, Paramedic, Fire Instructor, Fire Safety Inspector, fire investigator and certified in areas of technical rescue.
Perry Joint Fire District Mission Statement
Proudly serving the community through
our dedication and commitment to
preserve life and property.
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Vision
The Perry Fire Department will continue to be a cooperative team player with local neighborhood groups, schools, other government agencies, and citizens working to maintain a proud, family-oriented community. Our efforts to plan for the organization’s future will provide us with a road map that drives decision-making, both now and in the future. We will operate under an organizational structure that enhances both accountability within the agency and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. Our organization will have a renewed focus on the skills and training of our personnel and the development of our future leaders. Our organizational culture will be centered on a commitment to professionalism and a positive attitude. Internal communications, cooperation, and teamwork will have significantly improved to reduce distraction, increase morale, and enhance organizational success. Our efficient and effective response to an ever-expanding range of emergencies will provide an important and valued feeling of security among our citizens. Our services will be delivered quickly, with response times that reflect well-planned deployment of resources and an equal concern for all areas of our district. We will be increasingly responsive to the needs of all population groups, with particular emphasis on both an increasing senior population and transient workers of diverse cultures. Our mission will be accomplished by a physically fit and healthy workforce, well trained in a multitude of specialized skills and empowered with a high level of involvement in out success. Our equipment will be dependable, capable, and consistent with the needs of the community.
In our area, the Perry Fire Department will be a premier agency providing excellence in public service and, as such, will serve as a model for others seeking success in community satisfaction.
Values
The members of the Perry Fire Department value the HONESTY, KNOWLEDGE, and PROFESSIONALISM of its officers and firefighters as they individually strive to serve others;
The TEAMWORK, ITEGRITY, and PRIDE of the organization as it seeks to fulfill its mission to those in need; And the TRUST OF THE COMMUNITY that empowers it to use its resources wisely and efficiently in the delivery of critical services.
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How can I apply for a part-time job?Applications for part time positions are now being accepted online.
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Open burning information?Please review the websites below before burning anything at your home or business. Very small recreational fires for heating and cooking are generally okay, but burning yard waste, construction materials, or garbage is not! For more information on Ohio’s Open Burning Laws or obtaining burn permits, please visit the Lake County General Health District or Ohio EPA websites. https://www.lcghd.org/air-pollution-control/ https://www.epa.ohio.gov ​
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How can i become a Perry Fire Cadet?Please contact Lt. Brian Gralewski for more information on becoming a Fire Cadet, and if there are any available openings.
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Smoke detector information?Click the button below to learn more about smoke detectors, such as, how to install, what kind to get, and when to replace them.
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How do i get a Knox box?A Knox Box is to assist the elderly and or people with disabilities, to allow Fire Departments to have access to their homes if they cannot answer the door.
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How do i get a Vial of Life?The Vial of Life program is designed for people who have any kind of medical condition, regardless of age. It is a form that can be used during emergency situations when an individual is unable to answer questions by the rescue squad. (ex. Age, DOB, medical condition, medication, allergies, etc.) The form fits in a small magnetic vinyl pouch and is placed on your refrigerator door. This program has been proven to work and currently we have about 190 vials in the community.
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How can i get a tour of the fire station?The Perry Joint Fire District highly encourages the public, regardless of age, to visit us at our fire station during normal business hours, to have a tour of our fire station, and learn more about our equipment and the services we offer.
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Does the Perry Joint Fire District do blood pressure checks?The Perry Joint Fire District is always open to the public, visit either of our two fire stations to have your blood pressure checked, learn more below.
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Does the Perry Joint Fire District offer CPR/First Aid Classes?The Perry Joint Fire District offers CPR and First aid classes to the public, click the link to learn more below, and schedule your class.
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Does the Perry Joint Fire District offer Fire Extinguisher Training?The Perry Joint is pleased to offer fire extinguisher training to citizens, groups, organizations and company employees. Our fire extinguisher training consists of a 20 minute video and classroom discussion followed by hands-on-training involving live fires using the BullEx Digital Training Simulator. Total class time is dependent on the number of students and averages 1-1/2 hours.