Services
The department provides and offers a variety of services beyond just your everyday fire department. Services provided include:
- Emergency medical services that provide basic and advanced pre-hospital life support
- Fire, building, and housing code enforcement
- Fire prevention and public fire and safety education programs
- Fire suppression
- Rescue services
Specialized Operation Teams
The Petersburg Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services is also a participating member in two regional specialized operation teams: Part of the Crater Regional Hazardous Materials and Heavy Tactical Rescue teams. In the event of a local or regional disaster, the department has been charged with the lead responsibility of Emergency Management for the City of Petersburg.
What We Do & How We Do It
Serving 33,200 residents and countless number visitors, 98 highly trained and dedicated personnel work tirelessly every day to protect our community. To accomplish our mission the department is divided into multiple specialized divisions and sub-divisions: