Fire Department
The City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department is a fully career staffed department that protects 30,000 people living in an area of 4.78 square miles providing around the clock fire protection.  We operate out of four fire stations that protect a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial usage. The department responds to almost 5,000 calls for assistance per year.

The Fire Department is comprised of Four Divisions.

Administration: headed by the Chief and assisted by a Deputy Chief, the primary responsibility is the administration, formulation, coordination and delivery of fire department services. The duties include supervision and direction of subordinate divisions, long term and strategic planning as well as administering the budget.

Training and Development :  Headed by a Captain, this division provides ongoing in-service and field training to all firefighters and officers to insure they are kept up-to-date on the latest in firefighting methods and safety. This division is directly responsible for all academy recruits until completion of field training as well as providing and co-sponsoring training with other area departments and civic groups.

Inspection and Investigation : headed by a Fire Inspector and assisted by a Lieutenant, this division is responsible for issuance of permits, licenses for places of public assembly, and performance of all required fire inspections. This division also  investigates the  cause and origin of every fire or explosion to determine whether it is  suspicious, accidental or intentional in nature. When necessary this division works jointly with the Police Department investigate all arson fires.

Suppression and Protection: On-duty firefighter shifts are headed by a Captain, and assisted by a Lieutenant. They respond to all requests for emergency assistance when dispatched by City of Poughkeepsie E-911. 

Contact Information
Headquarters for the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department is located at 18 North Clover Street, in the City of Poughkeepsie. The Building and Plumbing Department is located on the 2^nd Floor of  City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza.

Administration
(845) 451-4079
Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Inspection & Investigation
(845) 451-4081
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Training and Development
(845) 451-4264
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Suppression and Protection
On-duty Group Commander
(845) 451-4085

Fire Department Wide Fax
(845) 451-4191