The City’s current strategy includes a wide range of programs and services that seek to both reduce the impact sudden injury and illness through prevention efforts and mitigate consequences through effective response and recovery. Prevention programs include public fire education efforts, the Charlottesville Fire Department Free Smoke Alarm Program, and the StoveTop FireStop joint kitchen fire safety initiative with the Charlottesville Regional Housing Authority. Bike and pedestrian safety efforts include traffic calming measures, speed enforcement, and the inclusion of public safety agencies in the collaborative design and development process. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of programs that reduce the impact of chronic disease by providing opportunities for the public participate in a wide range of physical fitness, recreation, and social activities. The City’s tiered emergency medical response system provides a high level of service for citizens suffering from sudden injury or illness.

Fire Department Overview