About the Department

Welcome to the Apopka Fire Department. The Fire Department is rated by ISO as a Class 1 Department. This puts the Apopka Fire Department in the top 0.09% of the country.

Fire Administration Staff

Apopka Fire Administration Staff boasts:

9 Full-Time Staff Including:

• Command Staff of 6:
  • Chief of Department
  • Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services
  • Division Chief of Suppression
  • Division Chief of Training
  • Division Chief of Life Safety
  • Captain / Fire Inspector
• Civilian Personnel of 3
  • Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief
  • Secretary II
  • Quality Assurance Specialist

Fire Line Personnel

Apopka Fire Department Line Personnel boasts:

• 126 Full-Time Firefighters Including
  • 6 District Chiefs
  • 21 Lieutenants
  • 21 Engineers
  • 78 Firefighters
  • 15 Fire Explorers

Technology

Apopka Fire Department also has a host of the latest technological and state-of-the-art equipment available to the Fire and EMS Services.

Responsibilities

The Fire Administration Division is responsible for all operations of the organization. Headed by Fire Chief Sean Wylam, the duties include:

• Preparation and control of the operating budget.
• Administration of fire data processing (NFIRS).
• Provision of in-service training and education.
• Emergency Medical Services.
• Continued evaluation of the department and its function.