Records of every incident to which a FMBFCD unit responds are retained by our Records Custodian.  Copies of these records can be obtained 2 - 3 weeks after the incident has occurred by following the public records request procedure. For fire investigation reports have your insurance company contact the Fire Marshall for the report.

Why does a FMBFCD fire engine come when you call for an ambulance?

A fire truck will sometimes arrive at an incident first because it is the closest emergency unit to the scene and we are committed to getting help to your location as fast as possible. Because all FMBFCD firefighters are trained and certified EMTs/ or Paramedics thus any FMBFCD unit can respond to medical emergency calls along with ambulances. Not all FMBFCD units are travel the same distance to get to an emergency thus time becomes a factor and time is critical in a medical emergency.
 
Most medical emergencies can require that 3-6 firefighters respond to the emergency  to provide life-saving pre-hospital care. Four minutes is a critical time frame for someone who has experienced a heart attack, injury, or other illness that makes them stop breathing.  The heart and brain have a better chance of full recovery if they receive oxygen in four minutes or less.  After that, a person can suffer brain damage or worse.  Firefighters and paramedics can use life saving techniques and medications to help prevent death or permanent injury much more effectively if they can get to a patient within the first four minutes.

How can I find out if a fire truck can come to the school / condo for a demonstration, or if I can arrange for my class to visit the fire station?

Fire truck demonstrations and station tours can be arranged through our Public Information and Education Office. For more information about demonstrations and tours, visit the call 239-463-6163.

Why are fire engines red?

The most widely-accepted reason that fire engines are painted red dates back to the 1800s, a time when there was a lot of competition between the fire brigades of neighboring cities and towns. The firefighters of each brigade took great pride in their pump. Each brigade wanted their rig stand out by being the cleanest, having the most brass, or being a regal color.

How can I schedule a fire inspection for my business?

You can visit the CO and Inspections page, or you can call FMBFCD’s Fire Prevention Bureau at 239-463-6163.