The Chillicothe Fire Department provides multiple discipline emergency response to the the citizens of the City of Chillicothe, and those that enter within the city limits. Those response disciplines include Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Rescue.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Chillicothe Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of the City of Chillicothe from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; to pursue, arrest, and seek prosecution of those using fire as a criminal tool, and to provide a work environment that values cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination. We will strive to provide those services with a professional and courteous crews trained to deal with these incidents in an efficient manner.