Founded in 1874, the Denton Fire Department operates various fire departments. It is responsible for fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical services and disaster preparedness, as well as fire prevention education. The department oversees a staff of nearly 170 professionals. The Denton Fire Department is comprised of administration, maintenance, operations and emergency medical services divisions. Its operations division provides the firefighting forces necessary to solve emergency situations. The department s fire prevention division offers a range of public education, inspection, record keeping, fire code enforcement, and arson control and prosecution services. The Denton Fire Department maintains a fire presence in Denton, Texas
The Denton Fire Department is a full-service public safety agency that is located in Denton, Texas. It organizes a variety of youth, public education and special programs that help and assist the public outside the normal fire and medical emergency situations. The department works to protect the lives, property and environment of the city of Denton from the threats and occurrences of emergencies. The Denton Fire Department undertakes fire investigations, reviews plans and conducts inspections. It is operated by the city of Denton, which also operates code enforcement, health and safety, library, parks and recreation, planning, public transportation and utilities departments. The Denton Fire Department additionally receives and responses to request calls for emergency medical assistance via 911 telephone systems.
