The Public Safety Department operates a four-platoon system that works a twelve-hour shift rotation for the patrol force and a three-platoon twenty-four hour shift for the fire/paramedic personnel. Two trained medical personnel and other Public Safety Officers are on duty at all times to man fire apparatus and ambulance. The Department houses two 1250 gallon-per-minute pumpers, one 90 foot aerial tower, and one Advanced Life Support ambulance.