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Emergency Response
Our Officers, Firefighters-Paramedics, Firefighters-Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Administrators provide Medical Emergency Response for approximately 10,000 residents and visitors. Fire Protection for over 7,000 properties is also given.
Fire station 23
Fire Station 23 (7301 Gulf Blvd) and is responsible for handling all calls north of 46th Avenue:
District Chief 23(D23)
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV. The primary function of D23 is to serve as a mobile command unit that responds to all major incidents within the city and takes command and control of the scene until the situation is mitigated.
Rescue 23 – (R23)
2020 F550 Wheeled Coach Rescue Unit staffed with at minimum one Pinellas County Certified Paramedic and one Pinellas County Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). It is responds as the primary ALS unit to calls in the north part of the city and may be called to transport patients to the hospital in extreme situations. This unit is 4x4 equipped with the ability to access the beach when needed.
Truck 23 – (T23)
2012 E-One Cyclone II HP78 Ladder Truck. It serves as the primary suppression unit for the north part of the city. T23 has a 78’ aerial ladder and carries 500 gallons of water and foam. It is equipped with a 1500gpm pump, extrication tools and Basic Life Support equipment.
Special Rescue 23 – (SR23)
2019 Ford F250 Super-Duty 4x4 utility vehicle that is used for accessing the beach and performing surface water rescues and assisting units on medical calls near the water line with patient removal. SR23 also serves as a standby unit for special events.
Fire Station 22
Fire Station 22 (1950 Pass-A-Grille Way) and is responsible for handling all calls south of 46th Avenue:
Medic 22 – (ME22)
2017 Ford F550XL Rescue Unit staffed with at minimum one Pinellas County Certified Paramedic and one Pinellas County Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). It is responds as the primary ALS unit to calls in the south part of the city. ME22 is 4X4 capable and carries additional specialized equipment for responding to water rescues and other medical emergencies on the beach.
Squad 22 – (S22)
2014 Pierce Saber Pumper. It serves as the primary suppression unit for the south part of the city. Squad 22 has a 1250gpm pump and carries 500 gallons of water and foam. It is equipped with an air bottle refill station, extrication tools and ALS equipment.
Marine 23
The Metal Shark 26 Relentless is a 26 foot aluminum vessel powered by twin Mercury 250 horsepower outboard engines. The hull was designed by naval architect Michael Peters, and provides outstanding maneuverability and responsiveness. Marine 23 will be equipped with the latest technology such as Side Scan Sonar and a FLIR Fixed Mount Thermal Camera.
This vessel will be staffed with two personnel from St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue and will greatly increase the level of service provided to the beautiful waters surrounding St. Pete Beach.