Fire Department

Mission Statement

Our purpose is to save lives, protect property, and promote safety.

We accomplish our purpose by providing emergency medical and fire suppression services to the citizens of Brunswick and by emphasizing fire safety education.

We encourage fire safety lifestyles through active involvement of citizens, government, and industry in all aspects of fire prevention and control.

We enhance the quality of life of this generation and of future generations through awareness of hazardous materials and their threat to our environment.

We readily set the example by devoting time to self-improvement, community involvement, and the belief in the worth of all mankind.

Letter from the Chief

The City of Brunswick’s Fire Department provides fire prevention services and integrated emergency response to any situation that threatens the life, safety, or well-being of the people and property of Brunswick. Under the leadership of Fire Chief Tim White, the department serves with duty, honor and courage. Their commitment and compassion extends to areas including, but not limited to, fire prevention, fire suppression, hazard mitigation, and training.

The City of Brunswick is approximately twenty-five square miles and is protected by two fire stations and 41 firefighting personnel. A three-platoon system is utilized with firefighters working twenty-four hour shifts, followed by forty-eight hours off duty.

ln 2021, the Brunswick Fire Department responded to 3,418 emergency alarms. The department is considered a proactive department with Fire Prevention being its key role within the community. Pre-Fire Planning and Fire Inspections are a daily routine. The City of Brunswick currently holds a Class 1 Fire Protection Rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The Insurance Services Office collects information on a community's public fire protection and analyzes the data using a Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS). They then assign a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property fire protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire-suppression program doesn't meet ISO's minimum criteria.

Tim White, Fire Chief

Join BFD Interested in Becoming a Firefighter?

If you’ve ever dreamt of being a firefighter or are interested in joining the most rewarding career there is, then come join us in serving citizens of The City of Brunswick.

The City of Brunswick is approximately twenty-five square miles and is protected by two-fire stations and 41 firefighting personnel. A three-platoon system is utilized with firefighters working twenty-four-hour shifts, followed by forty-eight hours off duty.

Fire Marshal's Office

The Fire Marshal's Office Consists of Five Sections, which are (1) Fire Inspections; (2) Public Education; (3) Training; (4) Plan Reviews; (5) Fire Investigations.

History

The history of The Brunswick Fire Department dates back to 1876, when the Volunteer Oceanic Fire Company #1 moved into their new headquarters on Queens Square in 1876. The shining American LaFrance steam engine known as the Viola traveled on a horse-drawn wagon through the city streets, accompanied by the Brunswick Brass Band and the Brunswick Riflemen.