Fire Department

Palestine Fire department is manned through three stations, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by 34 trained fire personnel divided into three crews.

Each of the three stations is home to a primary pumper engine carrying water, fire suppression hoses and tools, hydraulic extrication tools, and emergency medical equipment.  Station 1 (downtown) also houses Grass 1, for fighting brush/grass fires and as a support truck; Tower 1, a ladder truck with a mounted ladder capable of extending 95 feet for high angle rescue and or fire suppression. Specialized tools such as rescue jacks a K12 saw (Engine 3) and ropes/high angle rescue hardware (Engine 1) are also implemented.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Palestine Fire Department is to save lives and protect the property of citizens in and around the city of Palestine through fire protection efforts and general education of the public.  Suppression, inspection, investigations and answering complaints for the prevention and correction of fire hazards are included in this program.

VISION STATEMENT

The Palestine Fire Department is dedicated to being the best community focused Fire and Rescue Department that will adapt to the ever changing dynamics of the community through professional development, unity and teamwork and to also improve the quality of life for all citizens.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

• Fire Suppression
• Swift Water and Dive Rescue Operations
• Vehicle Extrication
• Haz-Mat Response and Mitigation
• Basic Life Support

NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES

• Fire Prevention
• Public Education Events
• Community Events