FAQ
How is the Tallahassee Fire Department organized?
Can I get a TFD patch?
The City of Tallahassee does not distribute fire patches to the general public. Having said that, TFD does not prevent other entities from selling them through other means, and you may be able to obtain one through 'unofficial' means.
How do I apply for a Firefighter Position?
The City of Tallahassee accepts applications year round from State of Florida certified firefighters. No written or practical testing is done at this time. Conditional offers of employment are done based on an interview process. Applications remain active for one year from the dated received. Additional information is also available from our Become a Firefighter page.
Do you accept volunteers?
Have some extra time on your hands? Well the Tallahassee Fire Department can help you with that. We are looking for volunteers to help in various areas within the department. Click on the program handbook for more information (PDF). If you are interested in becoming a volunteer just complete the application and send it in (PDF). For additional information, contact the program coordinator at 891-6652.
How do I obtain a Burn Permit?
You must have a permit to burn and certain rules do apply. You can obtain a burn permit by contacting the Bureau of Fire Prevention or by calling 891-6629.
To see if you comply with the Burn Ordinance:
Call Bureau of Fire Prevention (city residents) at 891-6629.
Call Division of Forestry (county residents) at 922-5155.
Can I get a copy of a Fire Report?
Need a fire report? Information needed when requesting report:
Date of loss, street address, name of owner, type fire such as structure, vehicle, etc.
Call the Bureau of Fire Prevention: 891-6629 or fax 891-6606.
You may write to: Tallahassee Fire Department, 327 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
Can I tour a fire station?
Want to bring a group to the fire station for a tour?
Call Fire Department headquarters at 891-6600.
Will TFD come out to my school/party/conference to make a presentation?
Interested in a fire safety presentation for your group, including safety tips, fire extinguisher demonstration, evacuation plans, fire drills, etc?
Want someone from TFD to come to your function to talk about fire safety and prevention? Submit a Display/Speaker Request or call the Bureau of Fire Prevention at 891-6632.
How can I request or find out about a fire investigation?
To request an investigation or to determine the status, call the Bureau of Investigations at 891-6600.
Is there any way I can ride along with the firefighters?
To learn more about or to participate in the ride along program call 891-6600. Two forms are required to apply for the ride along program:
Where is the nearest fire station/hydrant? I need to know for my homeowners insurance.
Need to know where the nearest fire station and/or hydrant is to your home?
Call Public Safety Communications at 891-4310.
How can I get a home fire safety survey? Can I get a free smoke detector?
In addition to commercial business and HRS compliance inspections, we perform home fire safety surveys upon request of owner.
Call the Bureau of Fire Prevention at 891-6628 or 891-6633.
How can I get a plans review for my construction project?
For plans review, Certificate of Occupancy on new or existing construction as it relates to fire ordinances, call Bureau of Plans Review at (850) 891-7087.
How can I be a part of the Firefighter Explorer program?
The Firefighter Explorer is the young-adult division of the Boy Scouts of America. Explorer posts are organized by businesses, industries, professions, and community organizations to bring career-oriented and special-interest programs to young men and women ages 14-20.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical decisions over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.
In fulfilling this mission, the program's purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature at this stage in their lives and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. The result is a program of activities that helps the youth pursue their special interests and grow and develop.
If you or someone you know would be interested in learning more about the Firefighter Explorer Program contact Deputy Chief Steve Anderson at 891-6609. Get additional information on Learning for Life career education programs.