The Department is dedicated to serving the citizens of our town in times of emergencies and public service.
The Milford Fire Department is led by Fire Chief Douglas A. Edo, (also Emergency Management Director for the City of Milford) and is comprised of 113 fire personnel, 8 fire dispatchers and 5 civilian personnel.
The Department consists of four active fire stations, a vehicle / apparatus repair facility, maintenance shop, and a “special services unit” building. The Department also received, in 2013, use of a decommissioned Army repair facility.
Under the direction of the Chief are two Assistant Chiefs, one in command of Operations and one in command of Administration. The Operations Chief is responsible for the day to day activities of the department as well as fire ground operations and Standard Operating Procedures. The Operations Chief also reviews training needs, equipment inventories, and Firefighter safety.
The Administration Chief oversees the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Department. The Administration Chief also serves as the Fire Marshal; directing Fire Prevention and Inspections as well as the Fire Investigation Division.
The Department also staffs additional administrative duties that include two Battalion Chiefs and two Captains. Their responsibilities include planning for all logistical situations, formulating and executing long term goals. They are responsible for department personnel training and securing budgetary needs through planning and grant writing. In addition, other responsibilities include Safety Officer, Haz-Mat Technician and EMS Officer.
