Operations

The Milan Fire Department provides emergency services through two fire stations that are strategically located throughout the city. Three shifts comprised of six personnel provide emergency operations 24/7. All personnel are cross-trained in fire suppression, vehicle extrication, First Responder and/or EMT, and Haz-Mat Operations and/or Technician level.

The Emergency Medical Services offered by the Milan Fire Department was implemented in 1998. The program was the first Fire Department based EMS program in Gibson County, working in conjunction and under the authority of Gibson County EMS. The Fire Department program offers non-transport Basic Life Support care to the community.

Vehicle Extrication (rescue) is a service provided by the department since 1997. Through the use of specialized training and equipment, department personnel are able to quickly provide extrication and medical treatment to trapped victims.

The department responds to all hazardous material emergencies within the City of Milan. The department works closely with Gibson County Emergency Management Agency and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to continue to train and prepare for hazardous material emergencies. The department is host of a regional Decontamination Response Team for the State of Tennessee District 9 Homeland Security District.

The Milan Fire Department provides several public education and assistance programs to the local community on a regular basis. Programs include: fire prevention and safety, emergency preparedness, CPR/AED training, and fire extinguisher training. The department provides a special service to senior citizens, in which the department calls and checks on senior citizens in the community on a daily basis. This program is geared towards senior citizens who live alone or with special needs. Another program offered is free smoke detectors and installation to any home owner inside the City of Milan. This program is made available through donations and grants.