Division of Operations - Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Assistant Fire Chief Mark J. Sanders
office: 513.352.6225
The Operations Division is responsible for the daily activities of all fire companies, including the response to all fire and emergency medical emergencies, the fire prevention activities of operations personnel, and the special operations response to technical rescue and explosive ordnance incidents.
The Operations Division is the largest division of the Fire Department, comprised of 786 uniformed employees and one civilian Administrative Technician. The Operations Division ensures that the following positions are staffed every day: 4 District Fire Chiefs, 26 Engine Companies, 12 Ladder Companies, 2 Heavy Rescue Companies, 12 medic transport units, 3 Advanced Life Support (ALS) Supervisors, 1 Safety Captain, 1 Bomb Unit (Engine 14), 3 Foam Units, 1 fire boat, and 3 Zodiac inflatable boats. All engine, truck, and heavy rescue companies are staffed with a minimum of four personnel at all times. These assets are strategically located throughout the City in 26 separate fire houses.
The Operations Division is under the command of Assistant Fire Chief Breitfelder.
Cincinnati Fire Department Mission Statement
"The mission of the Cincinnati Fire Department is to protect lives and property, and to minimize the suffering of its customers during emergencies. The Cincinnati Fire Department strives to quickly restore normalcy to its customers' lives by responding to their needs in an expeditious manner."
The Cincinnati Fire Department was organized in 1853 and is the nation's oldest fully paid professional fire department, which is why we are proud to be "First in the Nation."
The CFD continues to seek new methods and ideas to improve and increase the level of services provided to the citizens of this community. It will continue to provide its hallmark prompt, courteous and professional service that is consistent with the CFD’s tradition and the City of Cincinnati’s high standards.
