Pompano Beach Fire-Rescue is a full-spectrum life safety agency protecting more than 100,000 people who live, work and play in the City of Pompano Beach. Whether or not you were part of the over 25,000 emergency calls in this city in 2006, you may find it interesting to know some of the facts that distinguish your fire department. The variety of services Pompano Beach Fire-Rescue provides include: fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials initial response, water rescue, fire prevention activities such as fire inspections and plan review of buildings, fire investigations, public fire safety education and CPR training, as well as disaster management. Pompano Beach Fire-Rescue provides Fire Suppression and Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services (EMS) out of six Fire Stations which are strategically located throughout the City. The typical response to a 911 medical emergency will include three Fire Rescue personnel responding on an Advanced Life Support vehicle equipped with the latest diagnostic medical equipment available. These services are provided by Firefighters certified as Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics who operate under the Department’s Medical Director who is a licensed physician. In addition to Rescue/Ambulances, the Fire Engines and Ladder Truck are also Advanced Life Support equipped.