Message from Fire Chief Jim Reynolds:

"On behalf of the entire Orlando Fire Department, I would like to thank you for taking time to visit our website.  The Orlando Fire Department proudly serves the citizens and visitors of the great City of Orlando everyday.  I can truly say that the Orlando Fire Department is on of the finest in the nation, and we a re extremely proud of our tradition-rich department.

As the 17th Fire Chief of this department, it is an honor to get to work with the fine men and women of this department everyday, and I hope you will be as honored, as I am to have them serve you and your community.

Our mission statement is simple:  Protect Lives and Property.

The City of Orlando is currently experiencing tremendous growth, and as our city grows, our department must grow as well to meet the needs of our city.  As Fire Chief, I am truly excited by all of the changes and growth that our city and our department are facing at this time.  Currently, the Orlando Fire Department has 4 new firehouses under construction; this is unprecedented growth in the 122-year history of this department.

In closing, I would like thank you again for showing an interest in our department by visiting our website.  We look forward to continuing to bring you the highest quality service possible."