The Midland Fire Department is responsible for protecting and
preserving the lives and property of the citizens of Midland
from fire and to assist them in emergency situations.
The Fire Department is led by Fire Chief Leonardo Garcia.
Allowable Fires in the City Just in time for summer barbecues, learn the rules for allowable fires in the city. (Windows Media Player 9 and a broadband connection to the Internet required to view video.)
Click here to read the rules on recreational fires.
Develop an Escape Plan
Watch this helpful video about planning your home escape routes
before disaster occurs.
Fire Safety Suggestions for the Home
Due to an increase in fires in the city in mid-2008, the Fire Department has some suggestions for keeping safe in your home. (Download and print out)
Summer Safety
Links to websites, a video, and tips on how to have a safe summer.
Carbon Monoxide
& CO / Smoke Alarm Recalls
Press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Department Organizational Chart
2008-2009
Budget Report The department received 4,363
calls for service in fiscal year 2006-2007 - up just 2 percent
compared to the previous year. Find Fire Department statistics
for the past few years, and more, in the current fiscal year
budget report.
Fire Prevention Week / Educational Tours
What to Do After the Fire Tips on how to get your life and home
back in order after a fire.