Morton Fire Department in Morton, Illinois

The Morton Fire Department, located in Morton, IL, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Morton community. The Fire Department's mission is to prevent the loss of life and property. In addition to responding to fires, the Morton Fire Department also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, and incidents involving hazardous materials.

• Morton fire stations
• 9-1-1 emergencies and first response services
• Fire and emergency preparedness
• Morton Fire Marshals and Inspectors
• Tazewell County Fire Department jobs and employment

The Morton Fire Department provides information on Morton fire stations and fire districts. They also provide information on fire safety requirements for residential and business buildings, fire safety testing, and public records on the department's activities. The Fire Department issues annual reports with department information, events, and response numbers.

In an emergency situation, 911 routes safety calls to a dispatch agency, which coordinates the Morton Fire Department response. In Morton, the responding Fire House depends on the geographic location, the resources needed for the call, or paramedic emergency services. Some Fire Houses in Morton, for example, have aerial ladders, fire hoses, fire trucks, rescue vehicles, or water pumpers. Multiple Morton Fire Stations may respond to the same emergency by sending fire engines.

In Morton, the Fire Department also offers fire and emergency preparedness resources. The Fire Department may offer safety classes, distribute smoke detectors, and run public information campaigns. The educational programs offered by Morton Fire Department include events in Morton schools to teach children about fire safety and outreach at public events. Morton residents can also receive fire safety tips and resources on the community's emergency response plan from the Fire Department.

The Fire Department conducts fire code inspections for Morton buildings. The Morton Fire Marshal enforces the Tazewell County and Illinois Fire Code by reviewing plans for new construction or renovations. The Fire Marshal also coordinates with the Morton building code and building permit offices, and investigates fires to determine their cause.

You may contact the Morton Fire Department by calling 309-266-7390, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Morton Fire Department, 300 West Courtland Street, Morton, Illinois, 61550.