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Fire
Mission of the Altoona Fire Department:
The AFD is dedicated to preserve life and property in our community through efficient service, public education and hazard mitigation.
Vision of the Altoona Fire Department:
AFD will be a community leader in fire/ems service to make our city a great place to live, work and recreate. AFD promotes the desire to serve, the courage to act and the ability to perform.
Values of the Altoona Fire Department:
- Community
- Pride
- Honor
- Integrity
- Teamwork
As a combination department comprised of full- and part-time individuals striving to provide the necessary emergency response and services which they are summoned.
Individual training ranges from the minimum of Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician – Basic certification level up to advanced firefighter certifications and advanced paramedic level individuals.
Working closely with the Building Department, the Fire Department takes a pro-active approach to plan review along with fire and life safety inspections and enforcement.
Medical:
Altoona Patient Signature form (85.1 KiB)- Notice of Privacy Practices - HIPAA (45.6 KiB)
Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Permits:
- Fire Alarm And Sprinkler Submittal Requirements (162.3 KiB)
- Fire Permit Application (575.9 KiB)
Fireworks:
- Fireworks Permit Application (242.5 KiB)
- Sample Site Plan (750.4 KiB)