Today we have six firehouses in Richmond. They are located in different parts of the city so that they will be close to any part of town. When there is a fire, more than one company answers the call. As the city grows, there will be need for more firehouses. The fire department is thinking about that need.
Taxes pay for the work of the fire department.
Today, we work on fire prevention as well as on fire fighting. Each year the mayor of the city dedicates a proclamation in recognition of Fire Prevention Week observed nationally in October of every year. The purpose of Fire Prevention Week is to bring awareness of the importance of smoke detectors and maintaining them, preplanning home and work exit drills and home and work safe storage of hazardous materials and all around importance of fire safety.