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The Wayne Township Fire Department   Chiefs John Garino, Larry Alcorn, and Matt Stewart. The Wayne Township Fire Department mission is to practice and promote fire prevention and provide fire, medical, and other emergency services within the jurisdiction of Wayne Township Fire Department in order to minimize loss of life and/or property damage and reduce injuries to all persons within our response area. In order to carry out our mission, the Department provides a wide range of emergency and non-emergency services to its citizens. To accomplish our mission to the public, we employ 161 full time professional firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
Fire Protection: The Wayne Township Fire Department provides fire protection to the residents of our 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Department operates with fully staffed apparatus that are strategically positioned throughout the community to ensure a rapid response to all calls for service. Last year we responded to over 11,000 calls for service. EMS: The Wayne Township Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services to the residents of the community. We operate 5 advanced life support ambulances that are staffed by highly trained Paramedics and EMTs. Additionally, the fire apparatus of the township all provide EMS services as a first response capacity. Special Operations: The Fire Department offers many special operations abilities. Some emergencies require specific skills to safely handle the situations. The Wayne Township Fire Department provides the following specialty skills: Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Community Education: The Wayne Township Fire Department believes that best was to improve the safety of our residence, is through community education. The Department has a full time public educator who works with community groups, schools, and preschools on the fundamental fire safety skills. Some of our community education events include: Fire Safety Program for Churches |
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