Brunswick Hills Fire Department

Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve Brunswick Hills Township with the highest degree of quality and professionalism through a proactive commitment to prevent emergencies where life and property are at risk.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to provide professional, efficient fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical service, rescue and other general emergency and educational services to the residents of Brunswick Hills township with the goal of constantly safeguarding life and property against the elements of fire and disaster. Our objectives center on the maintenance of continuous, comprehensive training with the administration of realistic fire safety inspections and educational programs for the benefit of the public. The ultimate objective is to prevent and minimize loss of life and property when fires and emergencies do occur as we confine and extinguish those fires by utilizing the latest methods and scientific resources with the greatest degree or proficiency possible.

Scott Altshuler was sworn in as the 1st Full-time Fire Chief of the department on September 17, 2026.

Chief Altshuler began his career in Fire and EMS in 1993 in Arizona working for both private ambulance companies and fire departments.  He moved back to Ohio in 1999.  He worked for a private ambulance company in the Cleveland area as well as working in the Emergency Department at Southpointe Hospital until being hired as a full-time firefighter/paramedic for the City of Solon in 2002.

While in Solon, Chief Altshuler became a Lieutenant and Acting Battalion Chief.  He helped to update all of the SCBA programs that are essential for firefighter safety during fire operations.  He then was assigned as the EMS Coordinator in charge of all of the EMS operations.  He assisted in updating and implementing the department SOGs for EMS and emergency response.

Additionally, Chief Altshuler obtained his Bachelors Degree in Fire Administration from Bowling Green State University and his Masters Degree from Arizona State University.  He also obtained his Fire Officer I – IV and federal Incident Management System Certifications.

Email: saltshuler@brunswickhillstwp.org

Email: thaas@brunswickhillstwp.org

Chris Kavulic

Email: ckavulic@brunswickhillstwp.org

Fire Prevention Office: 330-225-9095

Brunswick Hills FD "After the Fire" video CLICK HERE