Tampa Fire Rescue Department

Tampa Fire Rescue Department
Operational area
Country United States
State Florida
CityTampa
Agency overview
Established1884
Annual calls88,917 (2017)
StaffingCareer
Fire chiefBarbara Tripp
EMS levelALS
IAFF754
Facilities and equipment
Battalions5
Stations23
Engines22
Trucks6
Ambulances18
HAZMAT1
Airport crash6
Wildland4
Fireboats4
Website
Official website
IAFF website

The Tampa Fire Rescue Department is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services within the city of Tampa, Florida, United States. The department is also responsible for the handling of hazardous materials, aircraft rescue at the city's Tampa International Airport, and marine firefighting. A division of the department headed by the Fire Marshal is responsible for fire investigations, as well as review and enforcement of fire and building safety codes.