The Strathroy-Caradoc Fire Department is a volunteer-based service that provides a range of programs to protect the lives and properties of the inhabitants of the Municipality from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies, or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature. Firefighters provide manual work of a hazardous nature involving fighting fires, salvage, rescue work and first aid generally under the direct supervision of superior officers. The work is performed in accordance with established policies and provincially set standards and requires the exercise of good judgment in emergency situations.