Fire and Emergency Services
Janesville Fire and Emergency Services operates 5 fire stations providing fire suppression, paramedic ambulance service, fire prevention, and community risk reduction across the city. The department responds to approximately 3,000 fire calls and 8,400 EMS calls annually, totaling over 11,400 emergency responses per year. All front-line apparatus are staffed with paramedic-level providers.
Department focus
Fire suppression, EMS/paramedic response, fire prevention, community risk reduction
Current priorities
- Rapid emergency response across all 5 fire stations
- Paramedic-level EMS on every front-line apparatus
- Fire prevention and community risk reduction
- Firefighter health, safety, and training
Services offered
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About and staff
Janesville Fire and Emergency Services is led by the Fire Chief, who oversees approximately 120 sworn firefighter/paramedics and civilian staff across 5 fire stations.
Fire prevention
The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts inspections of commercial buildings, multi-family housing, schools, and public assembly spaces to ensure compliance with fire codes. Inspections are conducted on a regular cycle and in response to complaints.
Community education
Janesville firefighters provide fire safety presentations to schools, daycare centers, senior living communities, and civic groups. Topics include home fire safety, escape planning, cooking safety, and smoke detector maintenance.
Emergency preparedness
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Last reviewed: March 2026