Mission:

The Sunnyside Fire Department is dedicated to providing a professional level of emergency services to the citizens of the City of Sunnyside and the surrounding area, to effectively reduce the loss of life and damage to property at incidents that do occur and provide proactive programs in fire prevention and public education.

We will accomplish this through cooperative efforts and by using available funding in a cost-effective manner; by seeking out and utilizing new technologies, partnership opportunities, and ideas to meet the diverse needs of our community; and by providing support, training, and encouragement to the members of our Fire Department.

Chief's Message:

On behalf of the men and women of the Sunnyside Fire Department, welcome to the City of Sunnyside Fire Department’s webpage. These pages perpetuate an effort to provide adequate information about the Fire Department and the individuals who serve your community. 

I hope the information provided will offer you service information regarding fire aversion, ambulance accommodations, and other frequently asked questions regarding fire department topics.

 The Sunnyside Fire Department is YOUR fire department, and we appreciate the faith and support our community has in our staff. I am immensely proud to be at the helm of such a dedicated, and professional team, and will always be striving to provide the best service to our community by means of effective staffing, training, leadership, and call response.

History:

The City of Sunnyside Fire Department was formed in 1905 as a combination career and volunteer fire department by Ordinance #35. The original ordinance was very forward-thinking for its time and focused the Fire Department on two critical missions: to minimize fire losses and promote fire prevention.

The original Fire Department staff consisted of a fire chief, assistant fire chief, secretary/treasurer, engineer, and assistant engineer. The department was augmented by a cadre of volunteer firefighters who provided assistance during times of need. At the time of the initial charter, fire prevention was at the top of the list of the department’s priorities and still is today.

As public perception and mandates have changed, the department has kept pace with community expectations. In the 1960’s the department obtained its first rescue/aid vehicle and began responding to emergency medical calls. During these years we also assisted a number of private ambulance services with equipment and manpower. In the early 1970s, the department added their first Emergency Medical Technician to provide an even higher level of care to the community.

Station Tours:

Station tours usually take approximately 30 minutes depending on the size of the group. The preferred size group would be 30 children or less, but we can accommodate larger groups depending on the need. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in arranging a tour of the station, please call the Fire Department at (509) 837-3999.