The Fire Department is responsible for maintaining and collaborating emergency management duties for the City of Newman and the Fire Chief is designated as the City’s Emergency Manager. The City participates in a countywide Operational Area Council and Disaster Council through the Emergency Manager and City Council. The Council meets on a regular basis to review emergency planning. The Fire Department assists with maintaining the following local plans:
- Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)
- Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
- Local Cooling and Warming Zones