The mission of the Orange City Fire Department is to prevent or minimize the loss of life, damage to the environment, and loss of property from the adverse effects of fire, medical emergencies, and hazardous conditions.
DEPARTMENT GOALS
Provide rapid response and aggressive intervention for all emergencies to which the department is called with an average response time for the first arriving unit of under 5 minutes.
Maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment in an advanced state of readiness at all times.
Provide training programs for all personnel that are consistent with the highest professional standards of the fire service.
Administer the department budget in an effective and efficient manner, assuring the best possible utilization of fiscal resources.
Provide fire prevention and hazardous materials programs that assure the highest level of public safety possible.
Provide quality public education programs that address fire and life safety issues present in the community.
Coordinate emergency services activities to assist other city departments and the public in preparing for a disaster. Provide clothing and equipment which assures firefighter safety and the ability to respond to emergencies.
Find and apply for available Federal and State grant programs to provide for supplemental funding sources for new and existing Fire Department programs.
