About Us

The Maplewood Fire Department is a combined fire and emergency medical services (EMS) department consisting of 30 full-time staff. The department’s administrative staff includes the Chief of Fire & EMS, Battalion Chief of Operations and Training, and administrative assistant.

Overview

The Fire administration is responsible for all operations of the department. Headed by the Chief of Fire & EMS, the duties of fire administration include:

• Preparation and control of the annual operating budget
• Administration of the fire data processing systems (NFIRS)
• Recruitment and enlistment of new employees
• Provision of continuing education and training
• Evaluation of the agency and its programs
• Planning and for future service needs.

Mission Statement

The Maplewood Fire Department exists to serve the community’s needs. We commit to enhancing the quality of life through innovative community risk reduction and emergency responses

Vision Statement

The Maplewood Fire Department aims to be recognized as an industry leader and employer of choice. We will accomplish this by hiring and developing exceptional people, ensuring financial responsibility, and being an inclusive member of the community while embodying our core values.

Values

• Accountability: Take ownership of our actions, processes, services and results.
• Excellence: Approach every challenge and customer with determination to deliver the best service possible.
• Integrity: Act with honor and truthfulness by always doing the right thing.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate respectful and conscientious service in action, appearance, attitude and standards.
• Teamwork: Combine individual strength to create cohesion, produce positivity and support one another to maximize performance.

Motto

Service Before Self