Since 1894
Throughout our history, West Palm Beach firefighters have provided exceptional service through selfless dedication — from volunteer beginnings to 250+ members strong.
IAFF Local 727
“Throughout our 127-year history, our firefighters have provided the City of West Palm Beach with exceptional service through selfless dedication.”
— Chief Diana Matty, Fire Chief
Starting from humble beginnings as a group of volunteers known as the “Flagler Alerts,” the West Palm Beach Fire Department has grown to 250+ members strong. We provide Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials Mitigation, and Technical Rescue Response to 58 square miles and over 200,000 residents and daily commuters, as well as surrounding communities through mutual aid agreements.
As members of the community, your firefighter/paramedics take every opportunity to impact the lives of the residents of West Palm Beach. Through toy drives, charity events, and humanitarian projects, West Palm Beach firefighter/paramedics leave a lasting impact. We strive not only to be there in your time of greatest need, but also to be a neighbor you can count on.
As the City of West Palm Beach has grown and evolved, so have the calls for emergency service. Your firefighter/paramedics have adapted and provide the largest pre-hospital care available. We respond to widely diverse call types and a diverse population, and we strive for cultural competency and a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.
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