Office of the Fire Chief

The Somerset Fire Department is a full-time career organization comprised of 35 sworn personnel and one Administrative Assistant. Thirty-two of the Department's members are assigned to shifts. There are four crews, each with one Captain (shift commander), one Lieutenant, and six firefighters. Crews work 24-hour shifts on a rotating basis. In addition to the line staff, the Chief, Deputy Chief, and training Captain are assigned to an administrative schedule.

The Department is tasked with providing fire protection, Advanced Life Support emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, code enforcement, fire education, and a host of other services. We pride ourselves on the wide range of services that we offer and will do everything possible to serve our residents and guests in their time of need. Our community can be proud of this Department and its highly trained, well-equipped members.

Please feel free to call or come by the station should you have any questions or need assistance. Thank you.