Tallahassee Fire Department
The Tallahassee Fire Department provides professional fire protection and rescue services from 15 stations located throughout the city and unincorporated Leon County. Its response area covers 702 square miles serving a population of approximately 272,000. The Tallahassee Fire Department responds to over 17,000 incidents annually of which approximately 60% are Emergency Medical Service calls. Currently the Department consists of 280 full time personnel, 267 of which are certified, with 247 of these in emergency services positions such as firefighters, engineers, lieutenants, captains and battalion chiefs. The Department provides Advanced Life Support in coordination with Leon County Emergency Medical Services out of five of its stations. In addition to career staff, the Tallahassee Fire Department works in cooperation with six Volunteer Fire Departments in their specific response areas in unincorporated Leon County.
Chief of Fire - Cindy Dick
Chief Dick was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. She moved to Tallahassee in 1978. She graduated Lincoln High School in 1983 and received her Associates in Arts degree from Tallahassee Community College in 1991. She currently holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida.
Chief Dick holds several certifications including, Certified Public Manager, Instructor I and Fire Officer I.
Her career in firefighting began with the Tallahassee Fire Department in 1987. She was promoted to Lieutenant in 1992, to Captain in 1997 and then to Fire Chief in October 2005. During her career with the department she has served in various divisions, such as Suppression, Training and Special Services.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tallahassee Fire Department is to provide for the safety and welfare of our community and our members through prevention, preparation and protection.