Fire Department

All Fire Department permits are now being processed online.  

Click the "Online Permits" link to the left to access our online permitting system.

Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Inspections:
Smoke/carbon monoxide detector inspections are now being done in person. Inspections are conducted on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00-11:00am.  


Our Mission


Protect Life, Property and the Environment through Public Education, Fire Prevention and Emergency Response. Be helpful, courteous and professional.
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Responsibilities


As administrators of public safety, fire personnel must handle:
  • Collapses
  • Fires
  • Floods
  • Hurricanes
  • Medical emergencies
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Tornadoes
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These events remain, as always, unscheduled and unpredictable. These incidents are time sensitive, life threatening, and labor intensive. You never know when they will occur, but when they do, you need lots of trained people immediately.
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Staff


The fire department staff, facilities and equipment consist of:
  • 1 Chief
  • 1 Deputy Chief
  • 1 EMS Coordinator
  • 1 Administrative Assistant
  • 4 Captains
  • 4 Lieutenants
  • 32 Career Firefighters
  • 15 On-Call Firefighters
Facilities & Fire Apparatus 
  • 1 Aerial Tower (Ladder)
  • 2 Fire Engines (Pumpers)
  • 4 Rescue Pumpers (Engines with Jaws of Life)
  • 1 Hovercraft
  • 1 Rescue Boat
  • 1 Command Vehicle (SUV)
  • 1 Fire Prevention Vehicle (SUV)
  • 1 Maintenance / Brush Fire Unit (Pickup Truck)
  • 3 Fire Stations

Fire Department Resources

  1. Staffing Justification
  2. Beat the Beep (PDF)
  3. Fire Department Fee Schedule (PDF)
  4. Firefighters and Asbestos Exposure
  5. ThanksgivingSafety
  6. AFR Smoke and CO Flow Chart 2016