Fire Rescue

News & Events

Labor Day Boot Drive – St. Johns County Fire & Rescue is once again teaming up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for our annual Labor Day Boot Drive. Boot drive dates are Saturday the 4th, Sunday the 5th, and Monday the 6th. Collection times for Saturday and Sunday are from 10am-2pm, then again from 4pm-7pm. Monday will start at 9am-3pm with no break due to the check presentation the department will make on the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. This year’s goal is $20,000! For more information: flyer | press release.

Firefighters for Families Annual Charity Golf Tournament – In preparation for our annual holiday toy drive, Firefighters for Families is hosting our second annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Marsh Creek Country Club. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit SJC Firefighters for Families. In order to make this event successful, we need you to sign up to play or become a sponsor! Firefighters for Families….because its more than just putting out the fire.

Firefighter and Paramedic of the Year – St. Johns County Fire Rescue is pleased to announce the 2009 Firefighter and Paramedic of the Year. Peter Accorti was selected for Paramedic of the Year, and Patrick Taaffe was selected for Firefighter of the Year. Congratulations to both on a job well done!

Community Education – St. Johns County Fire Rescue is offering American Heart Association authorized CPR training. The odds of surviving cardiac arrest drop 7 to 10 percent every minute without CPR, so resuscitation has a big impact on survival. It is a therapy that anyone can use to save a life. Get more information and sign up for an American Heart Association class.

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St. Johns County Fire Rescue provides countywide public safety services to the citizens and visitors of the County.

The Department provides coverage to 608 square miles, excluding primary fire protection within the City of St. Augustine (EMS and automatic aid for structure fires is included).

The Department’s organizational structure is divided into functional sections with well-defined areas of responsibility. These sections are identified as: Operations, Logistics, Support Services, Training and Fire Prevention.

Each section is assigned a Section Chief, who is directly accountable to the Fire Rescue Chief. Section Chiefs are delegated the responsibility and authority to control their sections, allowing each to function in their respective area of expertise.