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Alton
Fire Department
Mission
Statement:
"The
Alton Fire Department is a paramilitary based
organization operating under an established chain of
command, whose purpose is to protect the lives and
property of the citizens of Alton. The prevention and
mitigation of fires and other unsafe conditions in the
community shall be considered the primary strategy
toward achieving that purpose."
The
Alton Fire Department consists of 64 uniformed personnel
and one secretary. In addition to fire prevention and
extinguishment, the department also provides A.L.S.
medical service, technical rescue, hazardous materials
response, and other types of community service.
The
department operates out of two modern fire stations
strategically located, one on each side of town. All
members are certified by the Office of the Illinois
State Fire Marshal and the Illinois Department of Public
Health.
Contact
Information
Administrative
Offices:
(618) 463.3565
Monday -
Friday:
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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333
E. 20th Street
Alton, IL 62002-6816 |
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