The Fire Rescue Division is responsible for the day to day provision of emergency services to citizens. The essential mission and number one priority of the members assigned to the Fire Rescue Division is to take care of people by providing them with the best service possible.

The Fire Rescue Division is staffed by 104 members; they are all State Certified Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Providers. Many of the members have advanced or specialized training. Currently 86 of these members are trained Paramedics.

The Fire Rescue Division is the largest division of the Mentor Fire Department and provides quick and effective service delivery from these five stations located throughout the City of Mentor.

Station 1
6929 Heisley Road
Opened 1990, Previously located at 7262 Jackson Street

Minimum Manning 4; 2004 Emergency Incidents: 1280
Engine 1113: 2000 American LaFrance
Reserve Engine 1114: 1985 Pierce
Medic 1112: 2002 Ford
Reserve Medic 1172: 1997 Ford
Grass Truck: 1988 Chevrolet ½ ton pickup

Station 2
5025 Corduroy Road
Opened 1995, previously located north end of Corduroy

Minimum Manning 4; 2004 Emergency Incidents: 794
Engine 1123: 2004 Sutphen
Reserve Engine 1124: 1986 Pierce
Medic 1122: 2000 Ford Super Duty

Station 3
7957 Mentor Avenue
Opened 1965

Minimum Manning 4; 2004 Emergency Incidents: 1352
Engine 1133: 1991 Pierce
Medic 1132: 2003 International
Special Services 1157: 1985 Pierce

Station 4
6900 Reynolds Road
Opened 1971, previously located behind present station

Minimum Manning 4; 2004 Emergency Incidents: 1249
Engine 1143: 1993 Pierce
Medic 1142: 2004 International
Dive Truck 1147: 1992 Chevrolet
Lake County AIR 1

Station 5
8467 Civic Center Boulevard- Headquarters
Opened 1971, with major remodeling completed in 2003

Minimum Manning 6, Plus 1 Battalion Chief; 2004 Emergency Incidents: 1304
Engine 1153: 1993 Pierce
Reserve Engine 1154: 1986 Pierce