Fire

Our Mission
The Mount Carmel Fire Department is dedicated to providing swift, professional, and caring emergency services to every resident and visitor. We protect life, property, and the environment through prevention, preparedness, and response.

What We Do
•    Fire suppression and rescue operations
•    Response to vehicle accidents
•    Mitigation of hazardous conditions
•    Wildland and brush fire control
•    Emergency medical response
•    Mutual aid and support to neighboring agencies as needed

Our Apparatus & Equipment

Type	Role / Capability
Engine 1801 & Engine 1803	Pumper/tanker units designed for structure fires, water supply, and general fireground operations.
Tower 18	Aerial operations — rescues, elevated ventilation, access to high or otherwise inaccessible areas.
Brush 1802	Specialized for off-road conditions; fighting wildfires or brush fires in rugged terrain.
Utility 1806	Medical first response and personnel transport
ATV 1809	Swift response in rough or confined areas; helpful for search, access, medical rescue in remote or rugged locations.

Staff & Structure
•    Fire Chief: full-time leadership and daily oversight
•    Part-Time Firefighters: Fire and medical response 
•    Volunteer Firefighters: backbone of response operations
•    Station: centrally located to serve the Town efficiently

Standards & Readiness
•    We strive to maintain and improve our ISO rating, meeting or exceeding state and national standards.
•    Ongoing training in fire suppression, wildland fire tactics, emergency medical support, rescue, and hazardous materials.
•    Community education: fire prevention outreach, smoke alarm installation / inspections, public safety programs.