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Born on:
December 5, 1996
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The City Of Natchez Fire Department is responsible for the protection of life and property against fire and other emergencies.
The Natchez Fire Department consists of four fire stations strategically located throughout the City of Natchez to provide quick assistance to area residents and businesses.
Natchez firefighters are trained to handle emergency situations including, but not limited to the following:
structural fires vehicle fires wood/grass/trash/brush fires hazardous materials incidents rescue incidentsIn the event you need the service of the Natchez Fire Department, dial 911 for emergencies or 442-3684 for non-emergency assistance. When you call 911 a Dispatcher will answer the phone and ask you questions about the situation. For fires you will be asked to give:
1) your name 2) address of the emergency 3) telephone number you are calling from 4) brief description of the emergencyThe dispatchers ask these standard questions to help them make evaluations, and forward the information to those responding to your call. Remaining calm is the most important thing you can do to help them help you.
STATION ONE: 800 Main St. 601-442-3684 1998 Emergency One Hurricane 1500GPM Pumper (ENG 1) 1992 Emergency One 110' Ladder Truck (LAD 1) 1991 Chevrolet Suburban Command Vehicle (FD3) 1997 Ford F250 4X4 STATION TWO: 467 John R. Junkin Dr. 601-445-4431 1991 Emergency One Cyclone 1500GPM Pumper (ENG 2) 1996 Pierce Quantum 1500GPM Pumper (ENG 5)Picture STATION THREE: 4 Vaughn Dr. 601-442-7621 1995 Pierce Arrow 1500GPM Pumper (ENG 3) STATION FOUR: 261 Sgt. S. Prentiss Dr. 601-445-5081 1995 Pierce Arrow 1500GPM Pumper (ENG 4)Picture 1979 Ford Van Rescue (RES 1) (ex-ambulance) RESERVE PUMPERS: 1976 Mack CF-600 1250GPM Pumper (ENG 6) 1975 Mack CF-600 1500GPM Pumper (ENG 7) The department uses the three platoon system, working 24hrs and 48hrs off. Personnel break down as follows: Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief 3-Shift Commanders Training Officer Fire Marshall 9-Captains 18-Lieutenants 27-Firefighters Secretary

