The Department of Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for responding to emergencies, preventing and reducing the loss of life, preserving property and the environment, and promoting public safety. They respond to daytime emergency calls and complete investigations of all fires throughout the community, responding 12 hours per day since summer 2023. They also help prevent fires, disasters, and other emergencies as well through annual business inspections, educations programs, training for volunteer emergency responders, and many other prevention activities.