Emergency Response
Last year, the Department of Fire and Public Safety responded to over 16,000 emergency situations. These situations can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Fires
- Structure Fires
- Vehicle Fires
- Brush Fires
- Dumpster/Rubbish Fires
- Marine Vessel Fires
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Hazardous Materials Incidents
- Chemical Agents
- Biological Agents
- Radioactive Materials
- Explosives
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Victim Extrication
- Medical Care
- Mitigation of Hazards
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Medical Emergencies
- Medical
- Trauma
- Mass Casualty
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Technical Rescues
- Ocean Rescues
- Mountain Rescues
- Confined Space Rescues
- Body Recovery
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Natural Disasters
- Flooding
- Hurricanes / High Wind Conditions
- Tsunamis / High Surf Conditions
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Non-Emergency Services
The Department also provides non-emergency services. These services include: