GFR is dedicated to providing quality service with quality personnel.
Gainesville Fire Rescue has been saving lives and property since 1882. The department's 132 firefighters and 15 emergency vehicles respond to over 15,000 calls a year including building fires, brush fires, vehicle crashes, emergency medical services, hazardous materials incidents, aircraft rescues and natural disasters.
The Gainesville Fire Rescue Department’s mission is to protect and serve through community involvement, education, prevention, and rapid intervention by professionals committed to excellence.