The Homewood Fire and Rescue Service’s primary mission is to prevent the loss of life and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services and hazardous material operations. We respond to over 3000 calls for service each year out of three fire stations. At full staff, we have 65 line personnel trained in a variety a specialties ranging from firefighting, emergency medical technician (basic and paramedic levels) and hazardous materials awareness and operations. Many are also trained in Structural Collapse, Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Rope Rescue and Hazardous Materials Technician.