THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Arlington Fire Department ( AFD ) is to “ Meet and exceed our community ’ s needs and expectations by providing high quality emergency responses , life safety , and community support services .”
Our values : Prepared for DUTY , Serving with HONOR , Responding with COMPASSION , and Committed to Professional EXCELLENCE means we ’ re focused on the things that matter . Internally the Department follows a defined Code of Ethics while promulgating Inclusion and Diversity .
17 FIRE STATIONS 17 ENGINES | 5 AERIAL LADDERS | 8 SQUAD UNITS
3 BATTALION COMMAND UNITS | 1 SHIFT COMMAND UNIT
AFD is a Multi-Service Organization
• 911 / Public Safety Dispatching
• Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services
• Dive / Swift Water Rescue
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Explosive Ordinance Disposal
• TIFMAS – Wildland Fires
• Natural Gas Well Response
• Plans Reviews
• EMS System Oversight and Administration
• Special Events Management
• Large-Scale Emergency Management
• Homeland Security Grant Management
• Emergency - Public Health Services
57,292
Calls for Service Received
Fiscal Year 2022 157
Emergencies per Day
65,973
Emergency Unit Responses
FIRE CHIEF | CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS