General Info

The Watertown Fire Department operates under the government of the city of Watertown, N.Y., which also operates city manager, public works, engineering, planning, police and purchasing departments. The Watertown Fire Department provides a range of programs to protect the lives and properties of individuals. The department is a public safety agency. It maintains a communication center that coordinates responses to fire, police and medical emergencies. The Watertown Fire Department employs firefighters and prevention and investigation officers. The department maintains a fleet of rescue engines, utility vehicles and ambulances. It operates a fire prevention bureau that conducts inspections for businesses, as well as educational facilities.