The Health and Safety Division is committed to identifying and eliminating workplace hazards, reducing risks to acceptable levels, and promoting the well-being of department members.  To achieve this mission, we take a proactive approach that includes anticipating risks, identifying hazards, designing effective solutions, implementing safety measures, and evaluating the success of our risk-reduction strategies. 

In addition to the normal activities of the division, the following were accomplished in 2025:

• Tactical Fitness Mentors participated in several in-person and virtual conferences to enhance the services provided to our members.

• Replaced aging equipment, including three treadmills and one elliptical, at fire stations.

• Delivered wellness presentations to members in fire stations and recruit classes.

• Conducted over 300 fitness training sessions, health coaching appointments, and InBody assessments for members.

• Continued hosting weekday morning and evening workout sessions at the Fire Department Operations Support gym.

• Partnered with the Logistics Bureau to receive and deploy a new Safety Officer vehicle equipped with advanced features for managing roadway incidents and a video system.