The Burlington Fire Department is a composite force consisting of career staff and volunteers serving the diverse needs of the community. Activities of the department include fire suppression, fire prevention, inspection, public education, training and emergency planning.
Mission Statement
"Who We Are Today"
The Burlington Fire Department is a team of highly trained and caring professionals who provide vital emergency response, prevention and education services that increase community safety and quality of life.
Vision Statement
"Who We Want To Be"
The Burlington Fire Department will be the leader in our profession in service excellence, advanced training, employee development, use of technology and ongoing department evaluation to ensure community safety and quality of life.
Our Values
- Public safety
- Firefighter safety
- Customer service
Our three key values are at the forefront of everything we do. These values guide us every day as we integrate the three lines of defense - public education, inspection and code enforcement and emergency response - to prevent fires and reduce losses, injuries and deaths.