Operations

Our Operations

The Brookline Fire Protection District operates as a combination career and volunteer department, leveraging the expertise of career firefighters and the dedication of volunteers to deliver exceptional emergency services. Our operations are organized into three shifts—A, B, and C—each working a 48-hour-on, 96-hour-off rotation to ensure 24/7 coverage across our service area, which spans parts of Greene and Christian Counties.

Annually, we respond to approximately 1,350 calls, with a mix of fire incidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials responses, and vehicle accidents. This call volume reflects our commitment to a broad range of services, supported by two primary stations (Station 1 and Station 2) and a training facility, as outlined in our history. Our career staff consists of 15 shift personnel, 1 Administrative Fire Chief, and 1 Administrative Secretary, working alongside our robust volunteer staff, typically of 15-20 active members, to ensure adequate coverage for the District.

Our operational success hinges on regular training, with monthly drills for both career and volunteer members focusing on firefighting techniques, medical response, and equipment use. We maintain a fleet of apparatus—including pumper engines, a ladder truck, water tenders, and brush trucks—as detailed on our apparatus page, with assignments distributed across shifts to optimize response times. Planned updates to Station locations, apparatus, and distribution of resources primarily funded by the 2025 Bond Initiative would contribute to meeting NFPA Standards and reducing response times for most zones to below 5 minutes.

Beyond emergency response, our operations integrate with the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) program, offering public education on fire safety, smoke detector installation, and CPR training. We also collaborate with neighboring departments through mutual aid and automatic aid agreements to handle large-scale incidents, ensuring community resilience.