Fire Rescue
Overview
The St. Johns County Fire Rescue Division encompasses the Fire Rescue, Fire Prevention and Marine Rescue Departments which provide a variety of essential safety services to our community. Learn more about our division, our history, goals, core values, and how we are organized.
Our Mission Statement:
“To SERVE those in need”
Announcements
St. Johns County Confirms Sean McGee as New Fire Chief
On March 19, 2024 the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved Sean McGee as the new Fire Chief of St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
During the presentation of her request of the BOCC to confirm McGee, County Administrator Joy Andrews said, “Sean McGee puts the safety of his team and the community before himself. My family feels safer in St. Johns County because of him, his leadership and the team he has assembled.” Andrews shared that McGee’s leadership within the department and throughout the community superseded the original plan to use a national search for fire chief candidates. News Release
2022 Fire Rescue Annual Report
The St. Johns County 2022 Fire Rescue Annual Report is now available for public review. The report outlines the services provided by the department as well as their efforts in responding to emergency situations last year. We thank you for your support and look forward to continuing to serve the community in the upcoming year.
Divisions
St. Johns County Fire Rescue’s largest section is the Operations Section. The Operations Section serves the residents and visitors of St. Johns County 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by responding to all calls for service covering 608 square miles of St. Johns County, Florida.
About Fire Rescue
Information about field inspections, fire code compliance, public education activities, residential, business owner, and contractor information, investigations, permits & forms, inspection checklists & guidelines, grills & Fire Code requirements, insurance ratings, CPR, Fire Code, scheduling / permitting a controlled burn.
Fire Prevention
St. Johns County Marine Rescue is a part of St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR). The Marine Rescue Section is recognized as an Advanced Certified Agency through the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA). St. Johns County Fire Rescue and Marine Rescue provides technical water rescue and lifeguard services to the entire 42 ocean front miles, as well as the 216 square miles of inland waterways within St. Johns County.
Marine Rescue
St. Johns County Fire Rescue offers many educational opportunities to the residents and visitors of the community. SJCFR offers American Heart Association CPR/AED and Basic First Aid classes, BLS for Healthcare Providers and ACLS classes. Other classes that are offered are Community “Stop the Bleed” classes and free one hour “Hands Only CPR” non-certified classes. In addition, SJCFR offers fire extinguisher and fire prevention classes.
Fire Prevention Public EducationResources
Fire Rescue Sections
SJCFR’s largest section is the Operations Section. The Operations Section serves the residents and visitors of St. Johns County 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by responding to all calls for service covering 608 square miles of St. Johns County, Florida.
Fire Rescue Operations
The primary focus of the Training Section is to ensure that the Department is fully capable in providing all types of emergency response—preparation and planning are essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective conclusion to an emergency event.
Fire Rescue Training
