Fire chief: internal review shows coverage gaps; ISO remediation expected

May 19, 2026

Hiram Fire Chief Marotta reported multiple instances of no coverage in electronic records from 2023–2025, said mutual aid contact timing has been shortened, and described a one-year ISO remediation plan; the council discussed staffing and training while hiring two new firefighter/EMTs.

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Chief Marotta told the Hiram Village Council on May 19 that an internal review of the fire department’s electronic records found multiple instances in 2023, 2024 and 2025 where there was no coverage. He said his review was not exhaustive and that there are likely additional unrecorded gaps.

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