Escambia County Fire Rescue
Escambia County Fire Rescue is seeking men and women interested in serving their communities in emergency response and non-emergency support positions.
Today, volunteer and career personnel work together to provide emergency and non-emergency services throughout Escambia County.
Volunteer Firefighter ApplicationOur History
Volunteer firefighting has a long tradition in Escambia County, with most of the volunteer fire departments being organized between the years 1940 and 1970.
Most of Escambia County’s volunteer fire departments were organized during this period.
Escambia County Fire Rescue was established to add career personnel to the fire protection ranks.
The volunteer fire departments and ECFR were consolidated to create a combination fire department.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers support Escambia County Fire Rescue through both operational and administrative roles.
The department’s main focus is to provide fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services to the community at large.
Operational members are on the front line providing these services as firefighters and medical first responders.
Escambia County Fire Rescue needs administrative and support volunteers with experience or interest in the following areas:
What to Expect
Volunteer firefighters operate and maintain the fire station’s firefighting equipment and keep the station ready to react to any emergency situation in the community it serves.
In addition to their time spent at the station, volunteer firefighters are on call for emergency response 24 hours a day.
Volunteer firefighters receive ongoing training in the latest emergency response techniques and technology.
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Contact Us
For more information about becoming a volunteer with Escambia County Fire Rescue, contact the volunteer coordinator.
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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