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Safe Deposit Boxes are a great tool for managing your valuables and important documents. They are safe, secure, fire resistant and provide convenient access to those items you absolutely can’t lose. Valuables can be stored in a safe deposit box which alleviates worry about theft in the home and you’ll have peace of mind while traveling, knowing that your valuables are safe with the Credit Union. Safe deposit boxes are available at the downtown branch, 2300 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114. Sizes vary and all boxes are 24″ long. The rental fee is debited from your account at the beginning of each year.

Safe Deposit Box Sizes:

3″ x 5″: $25 Annually
3″ x 10″: $40 Annually
5″ x 10″: $60 Annually
10″ x 10″: $120 Annually

KUDOS!

Tiffany Zifcak worked with me on my recent home equity loan and did an amazing job. She made the process quick and easy for me. Will be using FFCCU for more of my financial needs in the future.

-Mike K.

The loan process was quick and easy. One of the FFCCU teammates told me about loan options when I was at the branch – by the time I was home 10 minutes later – they had already checked in.

-John S.

The live chat team always does an outstanding job handling my frequent use of online messaging. I’m hearing impaired and prefer messaging to phone calls. They handle all my issues quickly and thorough...

-Denny J.

I would like to thank Meghan T., for taking her time with a loan we needed. We were nervous about coming in, but she was very thorough and helpful. Words can’t express how appreciated we felt!

-Alice & James D.

Emily answered my text quickly (on a Saturday morning!) and helped me promptly with my request. I love the text feature at FFCCU!!

-Amanda J.

Beth was great to work with! Super responsive. The entire process was so smooth and easy!

-Brooke G.

Customer service is very understanding, and they make sure that your needs are met. I have been with the Firefighters Community Credit Union for over 40 years and I will remain a member.

-Teresa G.

Once again, great service here! My membership goes back almost 40 years with Firefighters Community Credit Union. Never a disappointment.

-Dave

Fortunately, we found out about the mortgage program at FFCCU. We had originally applied for a loan through a bank, but they were not interested in helping us. FFCCU put through our loan in a timely m...

-John B.

Wow!!! You give me the best customer service!!! I’m an 8-year Member and can say my Credit Union performs like nothing else. They take such a personal interest in all my issues, great and small.

-David W.

I work with banks and credit unions on a daily basis, and FFCCU goes above and beyond to help its members. Thank you all for making the process easy to understand and treating me like a person.

-Jennifer

Thanks to Brian Velioniskis, our financial goals are back on track. He explained the options for setting up our home equity loan very clearly and made the process easy.

-Jeff C.

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Safe Deposit FAQs

What happens if I lose my safe deposit keys?

Lost key results in a fee, according to our fee schedule and a box re-drill.

Do you insure my safe deposit box contents?

No. Insuring your contents would be impossible because we do not know what is in your box. Ask your insurance agent about a special policy covering items stored in a safe deposit box.

Can the IRS get into my safe deposit box?

The IRS cannot just walk in and make us open your box. They can, however, serve a “Notice of Levy” requiring us to freeze your box. They will then ask you to be present at the box opening.

Will you automatically deduct my box rental from my account?

Yes. You will sign an authorization upon opening your box and we’ll deduct your annual rent. If a safe deposit box becomes delinquent past 60-days, an additional fee may be applied to the box in accordance with our fee schedule.

Can a box be abandoned and assets turned over to the government?

Only if you do not pay your rental fee for a pre-determined amount of time, as determined by state laws.

How safe are box contents against disasters?

The boxes are highly resistant to fire, water, heat, earthquakes, explosions and other disastrous conditions.

How can I learn more or rent a safe deposit box?

Call us at 216.621.4644 or stop in the St. Clair branch to rent a safe deposit box today.

What types of items should I keep in my safe deposit box?

• Jewelry, Coins, Medals and Stamp Collections
• Automobile Titles and Mortgages
• Bank Records and Bonds
• Birth Certificates, Family Records, Marriage Certificates and Income Tax Records
• Agreements, Deeds, Contracts and Legal Papers
• Court Decrees, Trust Papers, Treasury Securities, Stocks and Wills
• Passports
• Pension, Retirement and Social Security Papers
• Photographs and Negatives

Bill Deighton

Bill has over 40 years of experience in credit unions and previously served as Chair of the Board of Directors for 30 years. Bill is a retired Captain of the Cleveland Fire Department. Along with his credit union experience, he has served for 16 years on the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund Board. He believes that credit unions are powered by providing the best customer service to members. Bill volunteers at St. Ambrose Parish and the Fire Museum renovation. Bill and his wife live in Brunswick and have two grown children.

Anthony Missig

Tony is honored to have been the current Board Director since 1999. He has been a credit union member of Cleveland Fire Fighter since 1988. Tony graduated with a BA degree in Business from Hiram College and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace College. He is currently an Assistant Chief with the Cleveland Fire Department.

Ben Laurendeau

Ben Laurendeau has been employed in the credit union industry since 1987 in a variety of positions. Ben has held the position of President/CEO with Firefighters Community Credit Union since January of 2005. Ben holds an Associate Degree in Accounting from Terra Community College, A Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Tiffin University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Baldwin Wallace University. Ben serves as a Director on the Ohio Credit Union League Services Corporation Board and serves on the Ohio Credit Union League Audit Committee.

Gary D. Arbeznik

Gary is a lifelong resident of Greater Cleveland and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2018. Many of his family members have served in the Cleveland Fire department and are long-time members of FFCCU. Gary holds a BA from Columbia College and a JD g from Cleveland State University. He has worked for both Cuyahoga County and the US Attorney’s office in Cleveland during his legal career. Now retired, Gary and his wife live in Lakewood.

Barbara McCullough

Barb is a current Board Director of FFCCU and a fully vested member. She has an MBA in Finance and has spent 25 years teaching to all walks of life. Barb is a volunteer with the Foundation for Geauga Parks, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Lorain County Spirit of America, and Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. Barb is a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area. She and her husband have one daughter.

Alyssa Garcia Evanoff

Alyssa Garcia Evanoff joined Firefighters Community Credit Union as the Chief Marketing Officer in February 2019. Alyssa has nearly two decades of experience in brand management and strategic marketing with a variety of organizations across the Greater Cleveland area. During her career, she has developed successful marketing and creative campaigns that have repositioned brand image and increased brand loyalty through emerging digital trends, content marketing and user experience strategy. Alyssa is a graduate of Miami University and sits on the board of the Cleveland chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

Jessica Bittner

Jessica Bittner joined FFCCU as a teller in 2009. In 2012 she was promoted to branch manager, and has managed multiple branches throughout the credit union. Jessica holds a Bachelors in Human Resource Management & Business Management, with a minor in accounting from Baldwin Wallace University. She was promoted to COO in 2021.

Kathleen Riggs

Kathleen Riggs joined FFCCU as Chief Retail Officer in 2013. Kathy has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years, holding a variety of positions. Kathleen received her bachelors degree in psychology from Kent State University and is a certified trainer of CUNA’s Creating Member Loyalty program.

Paul Humphrey

Paul Humphrey was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He joined FFCCU in 2017 as the Chief Lending Officer. Paul is a graduate of Kent State University. He holds the designation of Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) from CUNA. Paul has managed lending programs in both small and large credit unions and brings that unique perspective to serve the members of FFCCU.

John Carrick

John Carrick is the Chief Financial Officer of Firefighters Community Credit Union in Cleveland, Ohio. John was hired by Greater Cleveland Firefighters Credit Union (former name of Firefighters Community Credit Union) as an Accounting Assistant in February 1993, was promoted to acting CFO in 1995, and was awarded the position of CFO in 1996. John has assisted in the acquisition of multiple mergers for Firefighters Community Credit Union and has managed two different Merging Credit Unions during the merger process. John is a former member of the Audit Committee of the Cleveland Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Cleveland State University.

Dennis Corrigan

Dennis has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017. He is invested in forming bonds between the Credit Union and the community and helping members improve their economic situations. He has a strong desire to have a voice in the decision-making process of an institution that he was raised with and believes in. Dennis has been a part of the Cleveland Fire Department for 25 years and is currently a Captain. Dennis and his wife live in the Cleveland area with their three children.

Damian Borkowski

Damian has served on the Board of Directors for over 10 years. He has been the Citywide Service Manager for the City of Cleveland since 1983 and manages the demolition of houses and buildings. He holds degrees in Law and Engineering and is a member of the Ohio Bar. Damian lives with his wife in the Cleveland area. He has been a credit union member for 30 years.

Rich Bowman

Rich serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors and has been a board member since 2009. He has been a Cleveland Firefighter since 1989 and is presently a Battalion Chief serving the city’s lower west side. Rich is a founding member and Treasurer of the Firefighters Memorial Ride. Since their inception in 2004, they have donated over $250,000 to the families of fallen Fire, Police, and EMS workers. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance from Cleveland State University.

James E. Polk

James is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and has served on the Board since 1982. He has also held the position of Secretary. Jim is a retired Cleveland Firefighter after 30 years of service. He is the past treasurer of Fire Fighters Local 93 and served on the Union Executive Board for 18 years. Jim is also a former Worker’s Compensation Representative for Local 93 and the NOFF.

Bryan Gallagher

Bryan has served on the FFCCU Board of Directors since 2006 and looks forward to continuing to help the credit union move forward and provide quality services to members. Born and raised in Cleveland, Bryan and his wife live in Lakewood and have three grown children. He holds a degree in Communications from Cleveland State University and spent 40-years as a cameraman for the MLB and NBA. After 33 years, he retired as a Captain from the Cleveland Fire Department. He is a former Sergeant at Arms for Local 93 IAFF and was Secretary for the Firefighters Memorial.

Robert Schwind

Bob is a lifelong Cleveland resident and has been a member of FFCCU since 1993. He has served on the FFCCU board since 2019. Bob is a graduate of Cleveland State University and has served as a Cleveland firefighter for the past 28 years, becoming a lieutenant in 2002. He and his wife live in Cleveland and have two grown daughters.

James Andrews, Jr.

Jim has been a credit union member for over 40 years and has served on the Board of Directors since 2012. He has been a Cleveland Firefighter for 29 years, currently stationed at Engine Company 13. James has served on the Cleveland Firefighters Relief Fund board and was a former Union Steward and Committee Member for Firefighters Local 93. He and his wife have three children.

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Safe Deposit Box Sizes:

KUDOS!

-Mike K.

-John S.

-Denny J.

-Alice & James D.

-Amanda J.

-Brooke G.

-Teresa G.

-Dave

-John B.

-David W.

-Jennifer

-Jeff C.

Safe Deposit FAQs

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Alyssa Garcia Evanoff

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Paul Humphrey

John Carrick

Dennis Corrigan

Damian Borkowski

Rich Bowman

James E. Polk

Bryan Gallagher

Robert Schwind

James Andrews, Jr.

A SERVICE YOU’LL TREASURE

Safe Deposit Box Sizes:

KUDOS!

-Mike K.

-John S.

-Denny J.

-Alice & James D.

-Amanda J.

-Brooke G.

-Teresa G.

-Dave

-John B.

-David W.

-Jennifer

-Jeff C.

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Bill Deighton

Anthony Missig

Ben Laurendeau

Gary D. Arbeznik

Barbara McCullough

Alyssa Garcia Evanoff

Jessica Bittner

Kathleen Riggs

Paul Humphrey

John Carrick

Dennis Corrigan

Damian Borkowski

Rich Bowman

James E. Polk

Bryan Gallagher

Robert Schwind

James Andrews, Jr.