The Burlington Fire Protection District is a career fire department comprised of a diverse group of men and women dedicated to preparing for and responding to your need- anywhere around Burlington- at any time of the day or night, every day of the year. The District employs 27 full-time personnel (9 per shift) on a 24/48 shift cycle, administration, part-time personnel, and interns/JR. firefighters who are cross trained as both Firefighter/EMTs or Firefighter/Paramedics. We protect 38 square miles with a population of approximately 20,000 people. Our community includes farms, residential subdivisions, apartment complexes, commercial businesses, light industry, both county/state government offices, and four elementary/middle schools. In 2024 we responded to over 3,295 Fire/EMS calls which was a 10% increase from the previous year. These statistics have continued to rise very gradually each year as the district grows.