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Escambia County Fire Rescue

Serving Escambia County

Escambia County Fire Rescue proudly operates as a combination fire service, utilizing the talents and diversities of volunteer and career firefighting personnel. Volunteer firefighters operate out of 11 districts, while career firefighters operate out of 16 districts throughout Escambia County.

Fifteen of the career companies are staffed 24 hours a day. One career company operates Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., with volunteer companies providing firefighting and other emergency services the rest of the time.

Escambia County Fire Rescue also provides hazardous materials response, special operations and ALS non-transport services.

11 Volunteer districts
16 Career districts
15 Companies staffed 24/7

Resources

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Build a Career in Fire Rescue

Learn more about employment opportunities with Escambia County Fire Rescue and what it takes to join the department.

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Insurance Services Office

ISO Rating

Current ISO rating 4/4X Received in March 2019

This rating applies to the unincorporated areas of Escambia County. It does not pertain to the City of Pensacola or military bases located in Escambia County.

What determines the rating for my property?

  • Properties within 5 miles of an Escambia County fire station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant will have insurance premiums based on a classification of a 4 ISO rating.
  • Properties within 5 miles of an Escambia County fire station that are beyond the 1,000-foot limit from a fire hydrant will have a 4X ISO rating.
  • Properties farther than 5 miles from an Escambia County fire station will have a 10 classification. Based on geographic location, some properties in the county may fall under this designation.

What is ISO?

ISO is a for-profit organization that assesses municipal fire suppression systems and provides insurance companies statistical information about the level of risk in a community. ISO ratings range from 1-10, with 1 being the best. In 2019, Escambia County’s ISO rating improved from a 5 to a 4.

Fire Hydrant Locator

Use the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority map to locate the fire hydrant nearest to an address.

  1. Select the Quick Search button represented by binoculars in the upper-left corner of the map.
  2. Change the Search By option to Address.
  3. Begin entering the address. The system will automatically populate the correct address format.
  4. Select Go.
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It is provided for information purposes only and it is not to be used for the development of construction plans or any type of engineering services based on information depicted herein. This map/data is not guaranteed accurate or suitable for any use other than that for which it was gathered.

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The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.

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