It is our mission to communicate accurate emergency and non-emergency information to our communities and members of the fire service in an efficient and timely manner.

The Public Information Office is staffed by Information Officer Barry Parker along with other highly trained assistants. Its primary function is to keep the Fire Chief informed of local and breaking events as well as insuring that department goals and objectives are met. Messages from the Fire Chief are disseminated through this office.

During times of emergency, highly trained Information Officers, who are normally assigned to fire stations, join the staff for the duration of the emergency incident. Answering your non-emergency calls on the telephone during incidents in the Department Operations Center is another group of experienced Information Officers.

As a Public Information Office, it is our pleasure to serve our communities. We are your eyes and ears during times of emergencies. You may see us on television news or hear us on the radio. This is one of the most important and effective ways to get important information to you. We work in concert with the news media to get all critical messages to you immediately. We utilize both English and Spanish media. Our Internet page is another way that we can get our news to you as soon as it breaks.

Our messages may also be preparatory or educational as we work with the Fire Prevention Bureau. Look for announcements regarding fire season, winter safety, and evacuation of animals during emergencies, rattlesnakes and other vital topics on the Department's web page.