About Florence Fire
The purpose of the Florence Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of our citizens by providing the most modern proficient fire and EMS services possible. We dedicate ourselves to this challenge by planning for emergencies before they occur with an aggressive proactive program of Fire and EMS training, Life Safety Inspections and Public Education within the community.
A Message from Our Chief
To the residents of the Town of Florence,
As your Chief, I want to express my deep gratitude for the continued trust and support you place in the Florence Fire and Medical Department. Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment through dedication, training, and service. Every day, our firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, and support personnel work tirelessly to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in our growing community. From structure fires and medical calls to hazardous materials incidents and wildland fires, we remain committed to excellence in all that we do.
We are proud of our strong community ties and believe that public safety is a shared responsibility. Through outreach programs and community events, we aim to build relationships that keep Florence informed and prepared. As we continue to grow and adapt to new challenges, we promise to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, readiness, and compassion. Thank you for standing with us as we serve and protect this great Town of Florence, Arizona.
Sincerely,
Mitch Snyder
Mission
The mission of the Florence Fire Department is to protect lives, property and the environment, improving the quality of life and safety of the community. The Florence Fire Department is an “All risk” department, meaning we will respond to the needs of the community, regardless of the nature of the incident and begin the process of solving the problem to lead to a positive outcome. The Florence Fire Department will continually seek ways to reevaluate how we provide our service in an effort to be more efficient, more adaptable and more responsive to the needs of our community.
Commitment
It is our commitment to you that we stand ready to assist you in your time of need day or night, with compassion, professionalism, respect and dignity. The Florence Fire Department is customer service oriented. For over a century, the Florence Fire Department has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property in our community.
Vision
The men and women of our department recognize our responsibility to help ensure the safety of the people in our community. We consider public service a privilege and value the trust we are given by the people we serve. We are dedicated to delivering our services in a professional and expedient manner.