The Russellville Fire Department - Fire Operations

The Fire Department responds to approximately 2000 calls for service annually. Emergency Operations include fire suppression, emergency medical services (BLS and ALS), rescue, and hazardous materials response. The average response time from alarm to on-scene is less than four minutes. On critical medical calls, the closest engine company, each equipped with life-saving medical gear, is dispatched. Squad 1 and Engine 3 are paramedic units providing advanced life support. The fire department also provides technical rescue services, involving special training to handle emergencies such as high-angle rope rescue, confined-space rescue and swift water rescue.

Russellville’s 25.9 square miles are protected by four fire stations. Each station is staffed around the clock. Personnel are assigned to a 24-hour shift, working one shift on and two shifts off. All firefighters are certified emergency medical technicians. 17 firefighters are paramedics. 35 firefighters are certified hazmat technicians. The City of Russellville has an ISO rating of 3.

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