Mission and Responsibilities

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Mission Statement

Ensure a high quality of life safety within the community by preventing the loss of life and property through fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to providing rapid and effective response to emergency and non-emergent events.

Department Overview

The Fire Department is responsible for mitigating emergencies and providing fire and safety education to the community. The Department is comprised of five Divisions: Operations, Prevention, Support Services, Ambulance Services and Administration. Services provided by these Divisions include: responding to and managing requests for emergency services, including fire, medical treatment and transport; hazardous materials and technical rescue; fire investigations; performing building inspections and preplans; interpreting and enforcing the International Fire Code; developing and administering a rigorous training program; educating the public in fire prevention and community safety through community outreach events; planning and directing the Department’s operations, resources and development; and performing emergency management planning.

Functional Responsibilities

• Organizational Direction, Development & Resource Management
• Emergency Response (EMS, Fire)
• Fire Code Enforcement & Interpretation
• Hazardous Materials Response & Management
• Public Education & Community Service Activities
• Technical Rescue Response
• Training Development & Implementation
• Fire & Arson Investigation
• Emergency Management Planning
• Building Inspection & Preplanning
• For emergency response, call 9-1-1

Questions?

For non-emergency information, email us at firedept@cityofthornton.net, or call 303-538-7602. Or visit our contact information page...

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