The Mission of the Lufkin Fire Department is to protect and serve the Citizens of Lufkin and Angelina County through Fire Suppression and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services & Transport, Fire and Accident Prevention, Hazardous Material Mitigation and Public Information and Education.

The Lufkin Fire Department is a full-service department providing fire suppression & rescue, emergency medical services with paramedics and ambulances, a 21-member hazardous materials team, fire inspections, plan review for new and updated construction, fire code enforcement, arson investigation and public information & education.  We operate from 5 emergency stations and a fire administration building, with an annual emergency response volume of approximately 9,000 calls.  There are 82 full-time personnel, with 78 certified Firefighters and 4 office staff.  Our ISO (insurance services office) rating is 4.

The terrorist attack on 9-11-01 brought new responsibilities to the Lufkin Fire Department, including testing capability for anthrax and other bio agents.   Lufkin Fire Department also provides advanced technical capabilities such as infra-red scanning devices which provide visibility in the pitch-black atmospheres of structure fires and other emergencies.

Smoke Alarms

Don’t forget to change your smoke alarm batteries twice a year, spring & fall, to coincide with the changes in daylight savings time.  Keep a fire extinguisher in your home, and know how to use it.  Talk with your children about fire safety and escape plans.  Call or e-mail us for all your fire safety questions or concerns.