About Us

Whether it is providing all facets of fire prevention and community safety, extinguishing fires, providing emergency medical services, responding to a hazardous materials call or performing technical rescue activities, our Department is committed to providing the highest quality emergency response services.

The Grand Rapids Fire Department has an annual operating budget of $24 million, and a total staff of 204 personnel. Of the 204 we have...

  • 187 Firefighters and Fire Officers
  • 1 Training Supervisor
  • 7 Fire Prevention Bureau (4 cross-trained as Investigators)
  • 9 Administrative, Managerial and Support Personnel

We respond to incidents from 11 strategically located fire stations and operate...

  • 2 Battalion chiefs
  • 7 Engines
  • 2 Rescue engines
  • 4 Ladder trucks
  • 5 Medical squads
  • Various special response units

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