Brampton Fire and Emergency Services is a medium sized, modern and progressive fire department serving the residents of Brampton with a combined full-time staff of 378 personnel. We operate eleven (11) full-time fire stations, and two (2) volunteer stations complement our rural areas. We serve an area of 265 sq. km. (102 sq. mi.) which consists of residential, commercial, industrial, high rise, parkland and rural areas. We also serve several major highways.

As our name suggests, we respond not only to fires, but also to medical emergencies, transportation accidents, industrial accidents, hazardous materials incidents, high level and confined space rescues, water rescues, and a wide range of other life-threatening emergencies. We also provide public assistance for anyone in need of aid.

In addition to providing emergency response, we are committed to a superior level of Fire Prevention and Public Education. This is generally the responsibility of the respective divisions, but every member of the BFES is involved, to some degree, in this initiative.

We pride ourselves on our many past accomplishments as well as a co-operative labour atmosphere, visionary leadership, and a general overall standard of excellence which keeps BFES at the forefront of Fire Service innovation and operation.

Please take some time to learn more about our department by visiting our website: http://www.brampton.ca/fire/index.html

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