Fire Department Mission and Organizational Structure

Mission

The mission of the Auburn Fire Department is to keep our community and its residents safe, healthy, and prosperous.

Vision

The Auburn Fire Department shall continue to protect and serve our entire community with a commitment to professionalism, training, and dedication to duty.

Organizational Structure

The Fire Department provides fire suppression, fire inspection, fire prevention education, and emergency medical, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response services for the citizens of Auburn and other areas of our region when requested. Fire Department divisions include:

Fire Department Line Personnel (Emergency Response Personnel) – The Fire Department Line Personnel are responsible for responding to fires and other emergencies, including medical rescue, hazardous materials or conditions, and false alarms.  In 2017 Fire Department personnel responded to 7,343 calls.  Emergency medical service calls make up roughly 61 percent of all emergency calls. Line personnel cover four shifts, providing 24-hour service to the residents of the City of Auburn. The line personnel are divided into four companies, with companies located in different parts of the City (Fire Department Headquarters and West) to ensure a quick response to emergencies.  The department operates three engine companies and one truck company.  Responders control, contain, salvage, mitigate, and coordinate relief efforts through effective use of a wide variety of equipment, personal skills, and experience.

Fire Department Staff (Administrative) – The Fire Department Staff coordinates and oversees the wide variety of functions and services provided by the other department components.