Longview Fire Department

The Longview Fire Department is a public service agency based in Longview, Washington. The department employs 11 people and generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue. The Longview Fire Department serves the residents and visitors of Longview, Washington, covering 14.7 square miles of urban/suburban development. Their services extend to adjacent industrial properties through contract agreements. The department's core programs include Fire Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Fire Suppression, and Emergency Medical Services. Fire Prevention involves reviewing fire protection plans, enforcing codes, investigating fires, and providing prevention education. Emergency Preparedness focuses on disaster readiness and response capabilities, addressing potential threats such as floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and environmental disasters. Emergency Medical Services are delivered by firefighters trained as Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics, operating a paramedic ambulance and staffing some fire engines with paramedics. The Fire Suppression Program, the department's primary emergency service, utilizes EMT and Paramedic firefighters to respond to fires and technical rescue incidents, including confined space, rope, and marine firefighting. The Longview Fire Department operates from two stations located at 740 Commerce and 2355 38th Avenue. For more information, visit mylongview.com.