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Parma Heights reports strong police, fire recruitment and new K-9 program

Parma Heights City council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

City officials told council June 13 that police and fire recruiting are robust, a firefighter promotion is planned, a K-9 will begin training in two weeks, and joint active‑shooter training and protective gear for firefighters are scheduled this summer.

Council members heard June 13 that Parma Heights’ public safety departments are stepping up staffing and training amid several personnel changes.

Director of Safety Heffernan said the National Testing Network results show “the police have had 46 applicants with 2 openings, and fire has had 57 applicants and 3 openings.” Heffernan announced that Lieutenant Goodrich will…

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