Division Members & Activities
Members of the Fire Suppression Division work a 3-platoon, 24-hour shift schedule which averages 56-hours per week. Shifts change at 8 a.m. Firefighters are assigned to 3 engines and 1 ladder truck.
Daily activities include:
- Responding to emergency service requests
- Cleaning vehicles and station
- Preparing meals
- Completing seasonal projects.
Seasonal Programs
In-Service Company Inspections
Fire safety inspections are conducted for all industrial, commercial, and multifamily residential properties, from April through October. For more information, view the
Fire Prevention page.
Apparatus Testing
Fire Department pumpers, ladders, and hose are tested to rigid
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) specifications during the months of March and April.
Water Supply Testing
All fire hydrants located in the city are inspected during the month of November and flow tested throughout the year.
Classroom Training/Station Maintenance
December, January, and February are typically reserved for classroom training, and if time is available, for station maintenance projects. State and federal legislation has impacted the fire service in several areas including Hazardous Materials, Fire Fighter Right-to-Know, and Infectious Disease control. These laws have required special training for suppression personnel and have also required modifications and additions to department record keeping and documentation. Shift captains are responsible for documentation of training received, activities performed, and personnel working.