Hazardous Materials Response & Education

Understanding the fundamentals of hazardous materials and hazmat response requires a measured, deliberate and intensive approach. Unlike general fire department calls, a hazmat incident is a low probability, hight threat, huge consequence, multi-jurisdictional situation.

For a firefighter, understanding the world of hazardous materials is as straightforward as learning the signs and symptoms used by EMS. As complex as hazmat substances are, the nature and chemistry of any material can be understood.

Forestry Firefighting

Wild land Firefighters may be required to work long hours in challenging conditions, such as high temperatures and steep terrains.

Fire Suppression

Firefighting is the act of attempting to prevent the spread of and extinguish significant unwanted fires in buildings, vehicles, and forest. Firefighters use training and tools (water, fuel, oxidant removal, or chemical inhibition) to suppress fires and protect lives, property and the environment.

Swift Water | Flood SAR Team

This type of rescue is a subset of technical rescue dealing in white water river conditions. Due to the added pressure of moving water, swift water rescue involves the use of specially trained personnel, ropes and mechanical systems.

Emergency Medical Response

Fire Departments are best-equipped to deliver emergency services to the community in the time of need. A combination of training & dedication is what makes our department stand out. We are prepared to respond at a moments notice.

Fire Safety & Prevention Training

The goal of fire prevention is to educate the public on how to take precautions to prevent potentially harmful fires, and be educated on survival.

Vehicle Extrication & Rescue

The process of removing a vehicle from around a person who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision (MVA), when conventional means are impossible or inadvisable.