The City of Thornton maintains a full-service Fire Department with seven 24-hour fire stations. Each fire response crew consists of a station officer, firefighter/engineer, and firefighter/paramedic. The department also oversees the City’s fire safety issues, provides ambulance service, and carries on education and training around a whole spectrum of public safety issues.

Mission Statement
The City of Thornton Fire Department mitigates the public safety needs of the community by providing services quickly, competently, and compassionately.

The Fire Department is responsible for mitigating emergencies and providing fire and safety education to the community. The Department is comprised of five Divisions: Operations, Prevention, Support Services, Ambulance Services, and Administration. Services provided by these Divisions include: responding to and managing requests for emergency services, including fire, medical treatment and transport; hazardous materials and technical rescue; fire investigations; performing building inspections and pre-plans; interpreting and enforcing the International Fire Code; developing and administering a rigorous training program; educating the public in fire prevention and community safety through community outreach events; planning and directing the Department’s operations, resources and development; and performing emergency management planning.