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1. How do I become a firefighter?

There is a pre-employment phase, an application process and the appointment process to be recruited to the Lafayette Fire Department. Recruitment

2. What type of shift do firefighters work?

They work an average of a 53 hour work week. They work a 24 hour day then they are off for 24 hours, they work a 24 hour day then they are off for 24 hours, they work a 3rd 24 hour day then they are off for 4 days. We utilize 3 crews working with this schedule in order to provide 24 hour a day protection for our citizens.

3. What is the Lafayette Fire Department's Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating?

Our current ISO rating is a 2. This is based on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the highest and 10 being lowest.

4. How many fire station houses does Lafayette have?

Currently, there are 7 fire stations within the city. Fire Stations

5. How do I obtain a fire report?

Contact our administrative offices at 765-807-1600 or stop in at 443 North 4th Street to obtain a fire report. Please have pertinent information available about the incident such as the exact date and address so that we can find the report in a timely manner. LFD Report Request Form (PDF)

6. Does the fire department fill swimming pools?

No, we do not fill up swimming pools.

7. When is the Fire Prevention Show each year?

It occurs during National Fire Prevention Week, which falls around October 8th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 8, 1871.

8. Does the fire department collect stuffed animals for kids involved in emergency situations?

No, we do not collect stuffed animals. Check with the Tippecanoe County Red Cross at 743-6975 to see if they are accepting those items.