The Utica Fire Department protects 65,000 residents in 17.5 Sq. miles. The total complement is 130 members. Engine and truck companies are staffed with 1 officer and 2 firefighters, the rescue is staffed with 1 officer and 1 firefighter. Truck companies carry jaws of life, air bags, blocking and other extrication equipment. The Utica Fire Department has provided first response BLS and ALS service since 1980.
Transport is provided by a private ambulance service.
Dispatching is done from the cities 911 communications center at police headquarters. City firefighters and Oneida County 911 dispatch personnel handle all dispatching functions for the department. Hazardous Material Emergencies are handled by the fire departments HAZ-MAT team. The HAZ-MAT team utilizes a 1998 25' custom designed trailer, pulled by a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The trailer is housed at staion 3 on Mohawk Street.