Palm Desert Fire Department, Town Center Station 33 is one of three fire departments located in the City of Palm Desert. The mission of the department is "to continue the tradition of excellence by minimizing the loss of life and property and by protecting those who live, work and visit here in the city."
The core values of the PDFD is as follows: leadership, safety, integrity, competency, and exemplary customer service. In order to provide the best service possible, Station 33 incorporates a proactive approach for emergency medical services and fire protection. The dedicated staff at PDFD also receive ongoing training in order to ensure they are professional and efficient.
In 2007, the Palm Desert Fire Department was selected to become a "rescue" team, which means the staff have the skills and training necessary to act in rescues in any natural disaster or building collapse.