The Meridian Fire Department’s annual operating budget is a detailed public plan of the expected revenues and intended expenditures of the department. The process is constantly changing to match public interest, needs and expectations. The development and ultimate adoption of the budget requires considerable effort by the entire Fire Department’s management team, the City’s Finance Department, the Mayor, our City Council and the Rural Fire District Commissioners. The budget fiscal year runs from October 1st to the following September 30th. 

Meridian Fire operated on a $12.8 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2018. The department currently employees 90 employees, staffs 5 fire stations, and responds to over 6,800 calls for service per year.  Capital purchases for 2018 included two 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire engines and also design costs for our next fire station in South Meridian.   

We remain committed in seeking cost savings for the operation of the department, while maintaining or increasing our service levels for the citizens of Meridian.