Fire & Emergency Services

What is the Fire Department's response time?

The average response time to calls within the city limits is 4 minutes.

What can I legally burn and when can I burn it?

In an effort to reduce the risk of accidental fire, the City of New Port Richey, by ordinance, does not allow open burning of any kind. This includes all trash and yard debris.

Why does a fire truck show up when I call for an ambulance?

All Fire Department personnel are Emergency Medical Technicians, and most are Paramedics. Our trucks are dispatched to provide assessment and care prior to the arrival of a county rescue unit, and to provide extra assistance to the rescue crew while on scene and during transport if needed.