The Department operates three, 24-hour shifts. Personnel work an average of 56 hours per week. Minimum staffing is 19 persons per shift, operating from five stations. All personnel are paid, full-time positions. Engine companies are staffed with firefighters who are also certified emergency medical technicians or paramedics.
Personnel rotate their assignments between ambulances and fire engines.
All fire engines provide advanced life support medical first response services and all ambulances provide fire suppression services. The employees of the department are very loyal and committed to the Mission and Goals of the Department. It is a very dynamic department with a dedication to pursuing state of the art equipment and programs.