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F.A.Q.
I live in the Plainfield Fire Territory. Why did a fire truck from a different community arrive at my home before a Plainfield truck?
There can be many reasons for this. Here are the most common: 1) The closest Plainfield truck was busy on another call. 2) In a few areas of the territory, another fire station is actually closer than a Plainfield station. 3) The Plainfield truck may hav
There was a fire in my neighborhood, why did the police department arrive first?
The fire department is always dispatched first. In some situations police officers are notified that there is a fire in their area. Fire crews are generally at the station when they receive a dispatch. It takes time to don protective equipment and drive t
I live in an area without fire hydrants. How will the fire department handle that situation if I have a fire?
Those areas have predetermined responses that include water tankers from neighboring communities. In addition, each of the Plainfield fire engines carries 1000 gallons of water. Many fire engines carry less than 500 gallons of water. In an effort to be
How do I apply to be a Plainfield Firefighter?
When we anticipate the need, we open an application process. This process is advertised and applications will be accepted during a specified period.
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