Resource Deployment

Based on station locations and high hazard occupancies, the city is divided into 3 run districts.
All BFD units are combo-companies. A combo-company means the same crew of firefighter/paramedics are assigned to a fire unit and an ambulance. If a request for EMS is made, that district’s crew will respond in the ambulance. If it is for fire response, the crew would respond in a fire unit.

District 1’s crew responds with a 75′ ladder truck or an ambulance depending on the nature of the call.

District 2’s crew responds with a 100′ ladder truck, a pumper truck or an ambulance depending on the nature of the call.

District 3’s crew responds with a pumper truck or an ambulance depending on the nature of the call.

In addition, the BFD maintains a front-line regional Bariatric unit, an additional ALS ambulances for emergency call back personnel, a Heavy Rescue Truck, a boat, and a Special Operations trailer.

With the BFD’s limited staffing, this type of deployment matrix provides the greatest versatility and effectiveness for protecting the lives and property within our community.

Statue in memorial of O.C Barber