We are an ISO Class 1 department serving a geographic area of 92 square miles with a daytime population exceeding 1,000,000 and a residential population of more than 620,000. More than 1,600 members are assigned across Community Risk Reduction, Safety and Member Services, and Emergency Operations management branches. These members respond to more than 235,000 calls for service per year, utilizing 35 engine companies, 17 ladder companies, 24 first-line medic units, five critical alert medic units, one heavy rescue, and other specialty units.

We also provide the City of Baltimore with emergency medical services, fire suppression, basic and technical rescue, emergency communications, disaster preparedness planning and response, hazardous materials mitigation, community fire risk reduction, community recruitment, community outreach, public education, and marine fire rescue programs.

The Fire Department is consistently working to achieve and maintain the highest level of professionalism and efficiency on behalf of the residents, businesses, and visitors we serve. If you do not find what you need on our site, please feel free to contact us by phone, email, or social media to address your concerns. 

Baltimore City Fire Department Drone Program 

Dear Residents and Stakeholders of Baltimore City,

The Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) is excited to announce its intention to implement a cutting-edge Drone Program aimed at enhancing our emergency response capabilities and improving public safety. As part of our commitment to transparency and community engagement, we are opening a public comment period to gather your valuable insights, feedback, and concerns regarding this initiative.

Program Overview:

The BCFD's Drone Program aims to leverage unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to enhance our emergency response operations, incident management, and overall public safety efforts. Drones can provide critical real-time situational awareness, aid in search and rescue missions, assess hazardous situations, and support fire prevention and inspection activities. This program will enhance Firefighter safety as they perform their work in a dynamic environment.

Public Comment Period:
We invite all members of the community, residents, businesses, organizations, and other stakeholders to participate in the public comment period. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, suggestions, and questions related to the implementation of the Drone Program.

Deadline for Public Comments:
The public comment period will be open for 30 days. Please make sure to submit your feedback by [insert deadline].
Your input is valuable to us.

We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to receiving your feedback.

Please click the link below to leave your comment.

BCFD.pio@baltimorecity.gov