Fire Department
The city of Columbus is protected 24/7, 365 by the paid firefighters of the city of Columbus Division of Fire. The Division of Fire operates out of 34 Fire Stations, located throughout the city in 7 Battalions, under the command of 7 Battalion Chiefs per shift. The Division of Fire also operates a fire apparatus fleet of 34 Engine Companies, 15 Ladder Companies, 5 Rescue Companies, 34 Medic Units, 7 EMS Coordinators (Lieutenants), 1 Haz-Mat. Unit, 1 Haz-Mat. Trailer, 2 Bomb Squad Units, 12 Rescue Boats, 1 Safety Officer's Unit, 1 Incident Support Unit, 1 Tow/Maintenance Unit, and numerous other special, support, and reserve units.
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