The mission of Saint Vincent Fire Department is to safeguard lives and property against the injurious effects of accidents or uncontrolled hazards, panic, fire, explosion, natural disasters or hazardous materials. The members of the Department are trained and expected to respond to interior and exterior fires, which may occur on all Saint Vincent property along with intiating responses to all emergencies on Saint Vincent property until such time as outside assistance arrives on scene. Also, through a program of testing and inspection, built-in protection systems and by maintaining strong and comprehensive fire prevention, code enforcement, and public education programs, the department seeks to prevent such uncontrolled hazards from occurring.