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FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Fire Department exists to protect the lives and property of residents and visitors
in the City of Eustis. The Department provides 24-hour availability in responding to calls
for service for fire suppression relating to structures, vehicles, and wildland (brush) fires.
In addition, the Department provides 24-hour response to all emergency and nonemergency medical calls for service within the City, including all traffic crashes with
injury.
The Fire Department is also responsible for reviewing building site and fire
suppression plans in accordance with State Law and City Ordinance and conducting
annual fire inspections of businesses within the City. Typically, the Department responds
to approximately 4,500 calls for service per year and maintains an ISO rating of 2.
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