Department of Emergency Services

William Stephens
_{Director
301-609-3401}

Fire/EMS Performance Stats

Mission & Goals

To protect the safety, health and well-being of the community by coordinating disaster preparedness planning, risk mitigation, 24-hour-a-day response, emergency communications systems, and incident recovery activities. Through management of the 911 Fire/EMS Communications Division, coordinate and provide 24-hour-a-day emergency Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response, emergency communications systems, 911 Addressing, promotion of public awareness regarding proper use of 911 services, including procedures and information required when dialing 911, and emphasis on the importance of posting house numbers to assist Police, Fire and EMS emergency responders.