The South Holland Fire Department is to provide a variety of services designed to protect the lives and property of those people within the municipality from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies, or exposure to dangerous conditions created by either man or nature."

The South Holland Fire Department consists of 58 members, 22 are full-time, 32 are part-time, and 4 are cadets. These employees staff 2 stations 24 hours a day. The department serves approximately 10 square miles with 4 Engines, 1-110' Ladder Truck, 1 heavy rescue, 3 ALS ambulances, 1 hazardous materials vehicle, 1 pickup truck, 1 suburban and 4 cars. During 2005, the department responded to 3,261 fire related calls.