Tallahassee Fire Department

Tallahassee Fire Department
Operational area
Country United States
State Florida
City Tallahassee
Agency overview
Established1902
Fire chiefGene Sanders
EMS levelALS
IAFF2339
Facilities and equipment[1]
Battalions3
Stations16
Engines12
Trucks5
Tenders5
HAZMAT2
USAR1
Airport crash3
Wildland3
Website
Official website
IAFF website

The Tallahassee Fire Department provides fire protection and Advanced life support first-response emergency medical services to the city of Tallahassee, Florida and Leon County. The department dates back to 1902, when the first fire department was established by the city. However, some fire protection service existed before that; in 1872 the Colored Hook and Ladder Company responded to the fire which destroyed Lincoln Academy, after the white company, citing "insufficient hoses", refused to respond.[2]

Stations

TFD has 16 fire stations to serve and protect 702 square miles in Tallahassee/Leon County with a population of almost 300,000. The department has 313 certified firefighters, primarily in the Suppression Division, who respond to 36,000+ incidents every year. Certified individuals serve as command staff and there are 17 general employees who perform administrative services or support.[3]

Each year, TFD typically responds to 400 structure fires, (residential & commercial), 200 vehicle fires, 900 brush/rubbish fires and 1100 vehicle rescues.[4]

In September 2025, the Tallahassee City Commission terminated the contract to provide fire services to Leon County after a series of disagreements. The contract is scheduled to run through 2028, giving the county time to decide on an alternative fire services provider; the Interlocal Agreement requires the city to sell fire stations 10-14 back to the county including vehicles and equipment at a depreciated value.[5]

As of 2026, the planned station on Lake Bradford Road has been significantly delayed, with discussion still ongoing.[6]

Training

Fire Station No. 4 and Training Facility

The Tallahassee Fire Department operates a training facility on Municipal Way in the western part of the city, located on the long-closed Dale Mabry Army Airfield. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection performed a site reconnaissance and site assessment in June 2019. Lab results indicated high levels of PFOA and PFOS. In March 2020 the Florida Department of Health sampled nine potable wells around the training area and one was found to exceed Health Advisory Levels.[7]

Stations and apparatus

The TFD has 16 stations spread out across the city and split into 3 battalions.[1]

Fire Station Number Image Address Engine Company Truck Company Rescue Unit (rural response mini-pumper/light rescue) Battalion chief Unit Special Unit
1 327 North Adams StEngine 1
Engine 101		Truck 1Battalion Chief 1Tanker 1, Fire Med 1 (citywide fire medic supervisor) & Air 5 (cascade unit)[8]
2 2805 Sharer RdEngine 2Truck 2Battalion Chief 2HazMat 2[9]
3 3005 South Monroe StreetEngine 3Truck 3Battalion Chief 3HazMat 3 & Mass Casualty Unit (with trailer)[10]
4 2899 West Pensacola StEngine 4Truck 4Brush 4, Air 4 (cascade unit) & USAR (with trailer)[11]
5 Tallahassee International AirportCrash 51, Crash 52 & Crash 53[12]
6 2901 Apalachee PkwyEngine 6Brush 6, Boat 6[13]
7 2805 Shamrock StEngine 7[14]
8 2423 Hartfield RdEngine 8[15]
9 3205 Thomasville RdEngine 9 (Haz-Tac ALS Engine)[16]
10 5323 Tower RdEngine 10[17]
11 8752 Centerville RdRescue 11Tanker 11[18]
12 4701 Chaires Cross RdRescue 12Tanker 12[19]
13 1555 Oak Ridge RdRescue 13Tanker 13[20]
14 16614 Blountstown HwyRescue 14Tanker 14[21]
15 1445 Bannerman RdEngine 15Brush 15, Boat 15[22]
16 913 Easterwood DriveEngine 16Truck 16[23]

References

  1. 1 2 "Fire Stations and Equipment". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Julianne Hare, Historic Frenchtown. Heart and Heritage in Tallahassee, Columbia, S.C., History Press, 2006, ISBN 1596291494, p. 53.
  3. ↑ "TFD History". talgov.com. City of Tallahassee. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "Suppression". Talgov.com. City of Tallahassee. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  5. ↑ Otero, Arianna. "Leon commission votes to study alternatives after city terminates fire services contracts". tallahassee.com. Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  6. ↑ Hoffman, Matt. "What will the Tallahassee Fire Department look like after separation from Leon County?". wctv.tv. Gray Local Media. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Tallahassee Fire Training Division". floridadep.gov. Florida Dept of Environmental Protection. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  8. ↑ "Station 1". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  9. ↑ "Station 2". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  10. ↑ "Station 3". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "Station 4". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  12. ↑ "Station 5". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "Station 6". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "Station 7". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "Station 8". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  16. ↑ "Station 9". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  17. ↑ "Station 10". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  18. ↑ "Station 11". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  19. ↑ "Station 12". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  20. ↑ "Station 13". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  21. ↑ "Station 14". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  22. ↑ "Station 15". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  23. ↑ "Station 16". Tallahassee Fire Department. Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
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