Fires

SMFD responds to all types of fire related emergencies, including residential, commercial, vegetation, and automobiles.  A pre-determined number of engines, trucks, chief officers, and if needed, ambulances, are assigned to each call.  The number of personnel and equipment sent is based on our knowledge of how to effectively and safely deal with each type of fire.  Due to fire's unpredictability we want to ensure that we have an adequate amount of staff available should the situation change.  In the event that the fire is smaller, or a false alarm, crews will be released to become available for other emergencies.   Recent changes in firefighting also call for a Rapid Intervention Crew.  In the event a firefighter becomes trapped or incapacitated, the rapid intervention crew would be utilized.

Medical Emergencies

Typically all emergency medical calls will receive an engine and an ambulance.  This allows us the opportunity to have enough personnel on scene to assure we can adequately deal with each situation.  We are concerned with your safety and well being and want to deliver the best care possible.