Orange Village - Fire Department

Chief Bob Wilson Chief Bob Wilson has been on the Fire Department since 1992. Bob is a paramedic and was voted Firefighter of The Year in 2001. Bob also serves as the inspector for the department's Fire Inspection Bureau.
Assistant Chief Dan Fritz Dan has been with the Orange Village Fire Department since 1994. Born and raised in Orange, Dan became interested in the fire department through his father, who served as chief for more than 30 years. Dan's responsibilities include grant writing, radio communications, scheduling and public relations. Please call Dan if you are interested in taking a tour of the department.
Captain Brian Hitt Captain Brian Hitt, resident of Orange Village, has been on the Fire Department since 1984. Brian is an advanced EMT and HAZMAT officer. Voted Firefighter of the Year in 1991, Brian also serves as the Fire Training Officer for the department.
Lieutenant Eric Strauss Lieutenant Eric Strauss has been on the Fire Department since 1998. Eric is the EMS coordinator for the department, responsible for continuing education; supplies, EMS billing, and also all HIPPA related issues the department may be involved with.
Lieutenant Larry Genova Larry joined the Fire Department in 1995. He is a paramedic and fire inspector, as well as serving as a fire investigator for the Village. Larry was voted Firefighter of the Year in 1999 and holds a degree in Fire Science.
Lieutenant Jeff Fisher Jeff Fisher has been a member of the Orange Village Fire Department since 1998. He is a certified Paramedic, fire Instructor and Fire Safety Inspector. His responsibilities include inspections and vehicle maintenance. Lt. Fisher has two associates degrees; one in Arts and one in Science.

These officers oversee a department of 37 men and women who provide fire and medical services to Orange Village.

Orange Village Fire Department provides ongoing fire and medical training at weekly meetings. Medical director Dr. Robert Coleman, and specialists from Bedford Medical Center part of University Hospitals Health System provide continuing education in emergency medical techniques and standards. Each firefighter in the department is required to pass the Basic Trauma Life Support course each year.

The members of the Fire Department respond to calls 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Responding to emergencies at all hours in any circumstances is only part of the job. The department also reaches out to the community by providing free health screening during public events, and welcoming civic groups who wish to tour the department.