Fire Rescue

News & Events

Lifeguard Tryouts – SJCFR seasonal beach lifeguard candidates, tryouts will be held at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center January 28th, and February 5th. For more information, visit Marine Rescue.

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.

Home Fire Sprinklers Save Lives. Get the Facts. Including fire sprinklers in your home is a great idea that can save your family’s lives, but it does raise questions. Watch this short video and visit HomeSprinkler.org to learn how they can make your home much safer.

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.