Mission

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The City of Summit Fire Department (SFD) provides a comprehensive array of services including fire suppression, fire prevention, public fire safety education, rescue, 911 telecommunications, and emergency medical services at the first responder level. 

The department advances public safety through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs. 

  • SERVICE
    Our department continues its unwavering call to protect and serve.
  • BRAVERY
    Courage is the foundation of our character. Bravery is the ability to overcome fear through fortitude, instinct, compassion for others and training.
  • SAFETY
    With the best equipment and training, the department can reduce the risk to the public and its members at fires, emergencies and medical incidents.
  • HONOR
    We inspire each other through pride in our unit, which is a belief that every action reflects on all the members of the unit, both past and present.
  • EQUITY
    The department strives to build a diverse workforce of qualified individuals from all communities; who are proud to maintain its long tradition of responding to all who request assistance, without consideration to race, creed, nationality or religion.
  • PREPAREDNESS
    By combining all of the components of our core values, the Summit Fire Department will maintain its constant state of readiness to meet all threats and challenges, traditional and new.
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