Provo Fire & Rescue

Provo Fire & Rescue has provided fire protection and emergency response since 1890, and today is a modern, professional, all-hazards response organization.

Provo Fire & Rescue provides a variety of emergency and non-emergency services, including fire, paramedic transport, hazardous materials, rescue, fire prevention services, and public education.

The men and women of Provo Fire & Rescue are highly-trained professionals and are proud to serve the citizens of this great City. Our mission is to provide professional quality service with dedication and pride.

-Chief Gary K. Jolley

Provo Fire & Rescue serves the citizens of Provo and visitors to our city out of six fire stations strategically located throughout the city. We are an ALS agency, with nearly all of our personnel being certified to the paramedic level. Each station houses an engine or truck and an ALS ambulance. We are a very progressive department in the field of emergency medical response (EMS). An example is our partnership with the local hospitals in a STEMI program. We are able to identify critical cardiac patients with 12-lead EKG capabilities on all our ambulances. We constantly strive to provide our paramedics with the newest technologies and the the best training available to ensure quality medical service is delivered to our citizens.
Provo Fire & Rescue participates in a countywide Special Response Team (SRT). This team specializes in hazardous materials, trench rescue, structural collapse, and heavy extrication. We have certified technicians in all of the disciplines. We have also just staffed a swift water rescue team; our goal is to have all members trained to the technician level by the start of next spring. We also have members serving on the mountain rescue team. This team is a joint venture with the police department.

Provo City has a major freeway pass through it, two rail lines, a major river, a large lake, and a municipal airport. Provo is also considered a great place for hiking and rock climbing. The mountains on the east side of the valley are playground for outdoor enthusiasts. All of these present special challenges to the department. All of our members are ARFF certified. This helps us mitigate any emergencies with the airport. While the commitment to airport has not been an easy one, Provo Fire & Rescue understands the potential growth the airport could bring to the community and is committed to doing our part to ensure success.

Provo Fire & Rescues primary responsibility is the mitigation of emergency calls. However, prevention is a close second. We are actively engaged in public education throughout the community. We welcome tours to stations. These tours can and do consist of pre-school children to adult learners. We help boy scouts earn their merit badges and teach community CPR classes. Our best means of mitigation is through education. Provo Fire & Rescue is currently looking to expand our presence in the community by implementing the Fire Wise community program. Educating and protecting our citizens is very important to us and we strive to deliver quality service with dedication and pride. After all, the citizens and visitors of Provo City deserve nothing less.