Chatham-Kent Fire Department-Overview
The Chatham-Kent Fire Department is a large composite department, which provides service to a population of 107,341 and service area of 2,500 km² through a composite department structure. The department operates 19 fire stations. There are 2 full time stations, 1 composite station and 16 volunteer stations. There is a front-line staff component of approximately 400.

Amalgamated in 1998, the Chatham-Kent Fire Department brought together firefighters from twenty-three communities, working together to provide a seamless delivery of high quality service to the public. Each station is involved in supporting their community; and the firefighters from each station make contributions of time and effort at emergencies, local events, and Public Education venues throughout the year.