Community Resources
Building a Safer Cincinnati, Together
The Cincinnati Fire Department (CFD) isn't just here for emergencies — we're here for everyday safety, too. Our community resources are designed to help residents protect their homes, look out for one another, and connect with the services they need before a small concern becomes a serious one.
Whether you're checking on a neighbor, walking through your own home, or following up on a question for our team, you'll find a starting point right here.
Explore Our Resources
Neighbors Looking Out for Neighbors
A community fire safety program that turns everyday neighbors into a powerful safety network. Learn how a simple conversation and a short checklist can help protect the people on your block.
→ Learn more about Neighbors Looking Out for Neighbors
Cincinnati Fire Department Home Safety Checklist
A free, friendly walkthrough of your home, on your own or with a member of our team.* We'll review smoke alarms, exits, cooking and heating safety, and answer any questions you have along the way.
→ Check out the CFD Home Safety Checklist
Cincinnati Fire Department Customer Service
Have a question or concern for our department? The CFD is routes all customer service and educational requests through the City's 311 platform. They are here to help connect you with the right resource.
→ Contact 311 Customer Service
Quick Help
Emergency? Call 911.
Non-emergency requests, concerns, or to report a fire code violation? Call 311.
Free smoke detector? Cincinnati residents can request one while supplies last via 311.
*At this time, the Cincinnati Fire Department cannot accept requests for home safety walkthroughs outside of those accompanied with a FREE smoke detector request.
Cincinnati Fire Department Mission Statement
"The mission of the Cincinnati Fire Department is to protect lives and property, and to minimize the suffering of its customers during emergencies. The Cincinnati Fire Department strives to quickly restore normalcy to its customers' lives by responding to their needs in an expeditious manner."
The Cincinnati Fire Department was organized in 1853 and is the nation's oldest fully paid professional fire department, which is why we are proud to be "First in the Nation."
The CFD continues to seek new methods and ideas to improve and increase the level of services provided to the citizens of this community. It will continue to provide its hallmark prompt, courteous and professional service that is consistent with the CFD’s tradition and the City of Cincinnati’s high standards.
