Privacy & Terms

What We Collect

• ▸Analytics — We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool. It collects anonymous usage data (pages visited, browser type, country) with no cookies and no personal identifiers. We do not use Google Analytics or any advertising tracker.
• ▸Newsletter — If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address and name (if provided) on our self-hosted mailing list. We use Mailjet to deliver emails. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• ▸Department Submissions — When a fire department claims their page, we collect the information they choose to submit for public display (such as photos, descriptions, and website links). Private account details like email addresses are never shared publicly.

What We Do Not Do

• ▸We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
• ▸We do not use third-party advertising trackers or cookies.
• ▸We do not track individual users across sessions or devices.

Your Rights

You can request the removal of your personal information at any time by emailing contact [at] usfiredept [dot] com. Fire department representatives can manage their listing directly by claiming their page.

Third-Party Services

• ▸Umami Cloud — Privacy-focused website analytics (no cookies, no personal data)
• ▸Mailjet — Email delivery for newsletters
• ▸Stripe — Secure payment processing for premium listings (we do not store payment information)
• ▸PayPal — Optional donations to support the directory

General Use

USFireDept.com is provided for informational purposes only. By using this website, you agree to these terms. The directory is free to browse and is intended to help the public find basic information about fire departments in the United States.

Accuracy of Information

We compile data from publicly available sources and direct department submissions. While we strive to keep listings accurate and current, we cannot guarantee that every detail is correct at all times. Fire department information — staffing, contact numbers, station addresses — can change without notice. Always verify critical information directly with the department.

Not Emergency Services

This website is not a substitute for calling 911 or contacting your local emergency services.

USFireDept.com is a directory, not a dispatch service. In an emergency, always call 911. Do not rely on information found here for time-sensitive or life-safety decisions.

Premium Services

Fire departments can purchase premium listings to enhance their page with photos, descriptions, and featured placement. Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Refund requests are handled on a case-by-case basis — contact us at contact [at] usfiredept [dot] com.

Intellectual Property

The design, layout, and original content of USFireDept.com are protected by copyright. Fire department data sourced from public records remains in the public domain. You may not scrape, reproduce, or redistribute the content of this site in bulk without written permission.

Prohibited Activities

• ▸Automated scraping or mass downloading of directory data
• ▸Submitting false or misleading information to department listings
• ▸Using the site for spam, phishing, or any unlawful purpose

Changes to These Terms

We may update this page from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.