Fire

Acting Fire Chief: David O'Brien

Purpose and functions of department: Fire suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Public Fire Safety and Education.

Administration

 The Administrative Division performs all administrative functions of the Department including Personnel Management functions. It maintains all Department records and makes reports as required. Maintains all fiscal and budget actions and records.

Operations

The Operations of the Department includes all Fire and Rescue Services, the use and operation of facilities and equipment, house keeping duties and facilities maintenance is under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief oversees the complete operation of the Department including shift operations and management.

Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services Division Chief supervises all aspects or Basic and Advanced Life Support Procedures. He is responsible for equipment and supplies relating to the department's Emergency Medical Services, acts as liaison between County and State levels of authority and oversees applicable protocol as prescribed by those authorities. Exercises joint supervision of EMS personnel with Shift Supervisors pertaining to the application of prescribed procedures, protocol, and training of EMS personnel.

Fire Prevention

The Fire Marshal is responsible for all phases of fire prevention including inspections and public relations. The Division documents and records information regarding inspections and testing of hydrants, inspections of commercial, industrial and residential properties, suggests and institutes programs and materials in educating the public, and maintains liaison with the general public and news media regarding department operations and functions.

Training

The Training Division Chief organizes, instructs and monitors all training programs and drills, researches programs and materials to provide current information and education to Department Members and maintains schedules and records of training.