FIRE RESPONSE
Function
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services, three Battalion Chiefs are primarily
responsible for the daily operations of the Fire Response Division. This Division is the largest in the Smyrna
Fire Department and consists of the 3 Battalion Chiefs, 3 Captains, 12 Lieutenants, 18 Engineers and 39
certified firefighters who are cross trained in various levels of emergency medical care.
The goal of this division is to enhance the lives and well- being of the citizens by promoting incident
response, safety, training, accountability, community risk reduction and professional development for
field personnel. The Response Division staffs 1 Battalion vehicle, 3 Engine companies, 2 Truck companies,
2 Rescue units. There are also the capabilities to stand up a Special Events Team, consisting of rescue
bicycles, a medical cart, and a Drone Team.
In conjunction with the Fire Prevention and Training Divisions, members of the Response Division
cooperatively participate in community based public education / fire prevention programs, in -service
training, pre-incident planning, facility, and equipment maintenance/inspection activities.
Major Goals & Objectives (FY 2027)
1. Prepare and execute excellent public safety response to our Smyrna Citizens through the
following:
• A leader in Community Risk Reduction
• Aiming for excellence through professional development
• Achieving agency accreditation
• Building lasting partnerships
2. Successfully implement and execute life safety prevention programs through the following:
• Pre-Incident Planning and Fire Hydrant Program
• Health and Safety Initiatives involving the Health and Safety Officer
i. Continue Frontline Mobile Health as our new NFPA physical provider
ii. Cancer initiatives, including gear cleaning and inspection programs
iii. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
3. Will continue to ensure performance benchmarks are improving within the Response
Division.
Performance Measures (FY 2027)
• ISO Rating Schedule
• Response Times
• NFPA Guidelines
• National Emergency Response Information System
• Accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence
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