Fire & Rescue

On behalf of Livingston Fire & Rescue officers and firefighters, we welcome you to our website. We hope this site is useful in answering any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions or if we can assist you in any way.

Livingston’s first major blaze occurred in 1883, when a fire destroyed an abandoned building and endangered other buildings in the new city. The fire forced the demolition of two neighboring structures to prevent the spread of the conflagration. Six days later, the "Livingston Hook and Ladder Co." was formed. In 1894, the city hired its first paid firefighter and acquired a horse-drawn hose and ladder wagon. The horse-drawn wagons were faithfully pulled by “Bob” and “Major,” whose names are honored on our engine and truck to this day. In 1897, Livingston chartered its first organized volunteer fire department. In 1992, the City of Livingston approved the implementation of an ambulance service. Our 12 shift personnel and 3 administrative staff members are all paramedics.

Currently, Livingston Fire & Rescue is a combination department consisting of 16 full-time paid personnel and 30 part-time reserves. We provide 24/7 fire protection and an advanced life support paramedic ambulance service. We work closely with all county agencies to provide seamless service to those who live, work, and visit our wonderful area.

The core values of Livingston Fire & Rescue form the foundation of how we perform our work and conduct ourselves. These values underlie our work, how we interact with each other and the community, and the strategies we employ to fulfill our mission. They are practices we use every day in everything we do.

Integrity: Adherence to high principles and professional standards. Do what is right, legally and morally.
Community: To be caring and compassionate to those we serve, striving to make the place we live and work better for all.
Service: Above all else, we understand we are here to meet the needs of the public.
Teamwork: Achieving more by working together than we can as individuals. We work as a team for the community we serve and are committed to the Livingston Fire & Rescue mission.
Reliability: Our commitment to the public we serve is unwavering and consistent. We always deliver, wherever and whatever the customer requires.