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CONTACT US Fire Chief David L. Stokes Sr.
Proudly Protecting Maryland’s Historic Capital City
Greetings and welcome to the website of the Annapolis Fire Department.
The
Annapolis Fire Department has a proud and rich tradition of protecting
Maryland’s Historic State Capital. Incorporated in 1708, Annapolis is
approximately 7.6 square miles and is home to 38,400 residents and the
United States Naval Academy. In colonial times firefighting and the
prevention of fire was every citizen’s duty. Households were required to
have a ladder that could reach its roof, a “swab” twelve to fourteen
feet long, and two leather buckets kept near the door.
The first organized volunteer fire department in Annapolis was formed on
February 25, 1839 when the Maryland General Assembly authorized the
formation of the Independent Fire Company which operated until it was
disbanded (1861-1865) during the Civil War. The Company was reformed in
1884 as the Independent Fire Company #2. The second fire company, Rescue
Hose Company #1 organized in 1879 and the third, Water Witch Hook &
Ladder Company was formed in 1885. Meanwhile on the outskirts of town
the Eastport Volunteer Fire Company formed in 1886 and in 1911, the West
Annapolis Fire & Improvement Company was established on the west
side of the City. The West Annapolis Volunteer Fire Department would
eventually relocate to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in 1973.
In 1986, the Rescue Hose, Independent and Water Witch Hook & Ladder
stations were combined in the newly constructed Taylor Avenue Fire
Station.
The Department’s first career fire chief; Chief Charles H. Steele
(1964-1987) oversaw the progression of the career fire service in
Annapolis and is credited with laying the foundation of the modern day
Annapolis Fire Department. The Department continues to evolve to meet
the challenges and needs of our citizens and the many tourists that
visit Annapolis annually. Today, our 127 member Department serves the
38,400 residents of the City with three fire stations (Eastport, Forest
Drive and Taylor Ave) operating three engine companies, one rescue
squad, two truck companies, three transport paramedic units and one 36
foot Fire Boat. The Department operates a Hazardous Materials Unit and
Decon Unit. The Fire Marshal’s Office provides Fire & Explosive
Investigation services, public education and fire safety inspections. In
2010, the City’s Office of Emergency Management was placed under the
command of the Annapolis Fire Department.
I hope that you enjoy your visit to our website. I am honored to serve
as the 5th career Chief of the Annapolis Fire Department and I extend
you an invitation to come back and visit our website often.
David L. Stokes, Sr., Fire Chief
Pictures courtesy of Annapolis of Fire Department
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| EMS | 77.5% |
| FIRE | 14.7% |
| SERVICE | 5.8% |
| RESCUE | 1.1% |
Mission Statement
The Annapolis Fire Department exists to provide a safe environment for the community by minimizing the impact of fire, disaster, hazardous conditions, illness and injury through information, public education, quality service and efficient utilization of resources.
Fire Truck The Annapolis Fire Department is an all hazards emergency service agency that provides the following: fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue response, hazardous materials technical response, response to weapons of mass destruction, marine rescue/firefighting and bomb squad services. These services are carried out by three engine companies, two truck companies, and three advance life support paramedic units. The department utilizes a rescue/haz-mat squad dependent on staffing from an engine company and a fireboat dependent on staffing from a truck company. The Fire Marshal’s Office Investigation Section provides the staff and equipment for bomb squad activities. The department provides the following non-emergency services: fire prevention/life safety, fire investigation and public education. Interested in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training?
SERVICES
Emergency Medical Services
The Annapolis Fire Department's Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Division exists to provide emergency and non-emergent
health care, rescue and related services to the citizens and visitors of
the City of Annapolis, and to provide medical transportation to
the appropriate health care facility.
Fire Support
The Annapolis Fire Department exists to provide a safe environment for the community by minimizing the impact of fire, disaster, hazardous conditions, illness and injury through information, public education, quality service and efficient utilization of resources.
Public Education
The Annapolis Fire Department has developed a broad based public education program directed toward the department's mission. The program consists of school visits, Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention programs, fire station tours, community events, displays and demonstrations.
Training Division
The Annapolis Fire Department Training Division is to provide a safe environment for the community by minimizing the impact of fire, disaster, hazardous conditions, illness, and injury through training and development of our department's officers, firefighters, and medical technicians.
Recruitment Division
Becoming a fire fighter / paramedic can be extremely competitive. The recruitment team of the Annapolis Fire Department will help guide you through this process.
Safety Tips: Home & Business
The safety of your home or business is paramount to the Annapolis Fire Department. Please review these safety tips.