Norwalk Fire Department

Norwalk, Ohio Fire and Rescue department symbol.

Our Mission: To protect lives, conserve property, and provide quality customer service to the citizens that we serve.

Fire Department Basics

The Norwalk Fire Department provides Fire/Rescue and EMS services to the City of Norwalk, as well as Bronson and Norwalk Townships.

In addition to fire suppression, the department provides emergency technical rescue services that include extrication, Hazmat, water/ice rescue, trench and confined space, high and low angle rope rescue, and advanced and basic life support.

Non-emergency functions of the department include occupancy inspections, fire prevention programs, fire extinguisher and CPR classes. The Norwalk Fire Department offers free smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and has a residential KNOX Box program.

The Norwalk Fire Department is staffed by 19 full-time employees. The Department response area covers over 46 square miles which includes the City of Norwalk and Bronson, and Norwalk Townships.

Inspection Bureau

The Inspection Bureau is responsible for inspecting over six hundred local businesses annually for fire and safety code compliance. The bureau also conducts home inspections and construction final inspections.

The bureau is responsible for reviewing pre-construction site plans, fire suppression system reports, and fireworks permits. Other duties include fire safety education and research for environmental studies.

You may contact the inspection bureau via email or by calling the inspection bureau non-emergency number at (419) 663-6790. For detailed information on Fire Safety Inspections, download Norwalk Fire Department's click here for Fire/Life Safety Inspections brochure.