"To protect and enhance the quality of life in Aberdeen through a comprehensive program of services directed toward public education, prevention, and control in areas of fire, rescue, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and disasters."
Objectives
Safety / Public Relations
Perform Rescue Operations (fire, vehicle extrication, ARFF(aircraft rescue fire fighting), weapons of mass destruction (WMD), hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and all hazards (rope rescue-confined space - high / low angle rescue).
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) emergency and non-emergency care of patients.
Prevention – assist developers, review building plans, permits, inspection and enforcement of fire codes, perform fire cause investigations.
Cooperate with federal, state, county and local offices in fire / EMS service matters.