Fire Rescue
News & Events
Please Note – Potentially Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions
St. Johns County is experiencing potentially dangerous fire weather conditions due to lack of significant rainfall in our area. Although SJC is not currently under a burn ban, Fire Rescue officials strongly advise residents to delay any outdoor burning until drought conditions improve. The Solid Waste Department offers free curbside yard debris pickup at most locations. Residents are strongly encouraged to utilize this service. For information on current drought conditions or wildfire safety, please visit the Florida Forest Service or contact Lt. Jeremy Robshaw (904) 209-1750. Potential Fire Danger.
Hands Only CPR class for Senior Class – St. Johns County Fire Rescue will host its first Mass Senior class "Hands Only" CPR event at Pedro Menendez High School on Tuesday, May 15th. This will provide over 300 graduating seniors basic life saving skills to better prepare them if they are ever faced with a medical emergency. For more information, please contact Jeremy Robshaw, SJCFR Public Information Officer at 209-1750. Press Release.
Marine Rescue receives the President's Award for Organizational Excellence in Marine Rescue Services from the Florida Beach Patrol Chief's Association. The award was created to recognize an agency for their outstanding contributions to Ocean Lifesaving. SJCFR representatives were presented the award during the FBPCA annual meeting and Awards Banquet in conjunction with the United States Lifesaving Association's annual conference. Marine Rescue Receives Award.
Fire Rescue Fundraising? We've been notified that telephone solicitors have been requesting donations that may benefit St. Johns County Fire Rescue. St. Johns County Fire Rescue is not currently soliciting donations via telephone or any other means and organizations should be thoroughly investigated for legitimacy prior to sending donations. If residents or businesses receive these requests and have questions they are encouraged to contact Fire Rescue Administration at (904) 209-1700. Telemarketers not Associated with Fire Rescue.
Fireworks Tent Sales Seasonal Permit – To participate in the permit lottery applicants must submit the completed Fire Marshal's permit packet with all required information by Friday, April 13th. Please see the Fire Rescue Permits and Forms page for more information and application.
Communications System – Update on the 800 MHz Intergovernmental Communications System and Tower Locations presented to the Board of County Commissioners on November 15, 2011. View presentation.
About St. Johns County Fire Rescue
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.
