The Fire Department is a public agency that serves more than 20,000 individuals within an area of over 25 square miles. The department operates several fire stations. It offers hazardous material response, emergency medical and vehicle rescue services. The Fire Department has a special operations unit. The department maintains a fleet of ladder trucks and engines. In addition, it offers training services. The Fire Department is governed by the city of Brandon in Mississippi. The city manages a public works department that maintains the operations of water, sewer, street and sanitation divisions. It also governs community development, police, and parks and recreation departments.