The Concord Department of Fire & Life Safety provides emergency services to more than 80,000 residents and visitors occupying each day operating:

• 200 Total Personnel
• 189 total Sworn Personnel
• 11 Non-Sworn Personnel (4 Fire, 7 Call Center)
• 59 Personnel assigned to each shift with minimum staffing of 50
•  2 Battalion Chiefs assigned to each shift
• 85 Certified Hazardous Materials Technicians
• 14 Certified ARFF Personnel
• 40 Certified Technical Rescuers
• 9 Fire Stations strategically located throughout the city in two battalions
• 9 Engine Companies
• 3 Ladder Companies
• 1 Rescue Company
• 1 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Unit
• 1 Hazardous Material Unit
• 1 Hazardous Material Decontamination Unit
• 1 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Unit
• 1 Urban Search and Rescue Support Unit
• 1 Fire Investigation Unit
• 3 Brush Trucks
• 1 Foam Trailer
• 1 Air/Light Unit
• 1 Mobile Generator/Light Tower
• 1 Mobile Command Unit
• 1 Fire Safety House

Agency Accreditation

The City of Concord is currently pursuing National Accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. This process examines all facets of the department’s operation based on national standards and industry best practices. This process is another way to ensure that the department is providing the best possible service to the shareholders, customers, and visitors to the city.