The Sarasota County Fire Department is a “World Class” Fire Department that provides many services other than just Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services. Our Fire Department received both National and State recognition and awards for many of its programs. We have been featured in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services Magazine (JEMS) on two occasions, as well as, other publications.

We employ over 465 personnel, and since 2006 we have opened three (3) Fire Stations with plans on opening at least three (3) more within the next five (5) years. Our total budget for FY08 is $74,834,313. Our funding comes from both non-ad valorem fire assessments and our own ad valorem EMS tax. We also have both Fire and EMS Impact fees that are used for the purchase of capital items and construction of Fire Stations.

We operate twenty-six (26) Fire Stations that are strategically located throughout Sarasota County. Our Fire fleet consists of Emergency One apparatus. The oldest engine is less than eight (8) years old. In 2006 we completely replaced all thirty-two (32) of our ambulances with American LaFrance Medic Masters.

In 2006 this department responded to 45,672 fire and medical emergencies. All of our personnel are highly motivated and dedicated in providing superior customer service to the citizens of Sarasota County. We have an outstanding Training Division that provides all of our training needs to maintain our certifications with actual hands-on drills.

Please take the time to read the information and become a member of our Team!

Sincerely,

Brian Gorski
Fire Chief

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