About Us

The Hillsboro Fire Department is an all-hazards agency dedicated to protecting the lives, property, and well-being of our community through professional emergency response, prevention, and public education. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our highly trained firefighters provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance transport, fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and community risk reduction services.

Our commitment is to serve every resident and visitor with integrity, professionalism, compassion, and excellence.

To protect life and property through exceptional emergency response, fire prevention, emergency medical services, education, and community partnerships while providing compassionate, professional service to those we serve.

Our Commitment

The Hillsboro Fire Department is committed to providing prompt, professional, and compassionate service every day. Through continuous training, modern equipment, and strong community partnerships, we strive to ensure the highest level of public safety for everyone who lives, works, and visits our city.

Core Services

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

• 24/7 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance transport
• Emergency medical assessment and treatment
• Emergency patient transport
• Coordination with regional healthcare partners

FIRE SUPPRESSION

• Residential, commercial, and industrial fire response
• Wildland and grass fire suppression
• Vehicle and equipment fires
• Fire investigations and scene support

RESCUE SERVICES

• Motor vehicle accident rescue
• Technical rescue operations
• Rapid intervention and firefighter rescue
• Public assistance and emergency rescue

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE

• Identification and mitigation of hazardous material incidents
• Decontamination operations
• Coordination with local, regional, and state response agencies

FIRE PREVENTION & COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION

• Pre-incident planning
• Public fire and life safety education

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

• CPR and first aid awareness
• Fire extinguisher education
• Smoke alarm and home fire safety programs
• School and community presentations
• Community events and public outreach

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