The West Palm Beach Fire Department was established in 1894 as the "Flagler Alerts" and is one of the original fire departments in the State of Florida.
The West Palm Beach Fire Department is an all-hazards response agency protecting over 127,000 residents and millions of visitors who live, work and play in our
growing City.
365 days a year, our highly trained personnel protect life, property and the environment through their direct involvement in fire prevention, firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster response, public education, and community service.
We have over 320 uniformed Firefighters, of which 90% are Paramedics, always on duty at Fire Stations across the 58 square-mile City of West Palm Beach.
Last year, the men and women of the West Palm Beach Fire Department answered the call for help over 30,000 times.
Watch the New Inside West Palm Beach Podcast Episode!
People agree an important measure of a city's maturity is its focus on public safety. After all, looking after the well-being of residents is at the core of any community.
In this episode, we're looking at West Palm Beach's Fire Department with Fire Chief Diana Matty. We'll learn what makes this team of professionals so strong — and even some surprising facts about them along the way.
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Mission
The West Palm Beach Fire Departments mission is to perform lifesaving services with a community-first focus. The Department will have a DRIVEN workforce that will meet and exceed customer needs through:
- Diversity
- Responsibility
- Integrity
- Versatility
- Ethics
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors
It is the goal of the WPBFD to be a nationally recognized leader in community-focused emergency services, achieved through education, fire prevention, and response by highly trained emergency personnel.
Philosophy & Goals
The culture and philosophy of the Department will reflect a team approach with a family atmosphere that is nurtured by fair and consistent practices, open and positive communication, and the most proactive methods to deliver training and improved safety to the members.