Emergency Services Sector Chief:
Kevin Williams
Sector Overview
A system of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery elements, the Emergency Services Sector (ESS) represents the nation’s first line of defense in the prevention and mitigation of risk from both intentional and unintentional manmade incidents, as well as from natural disasters. The ESS also serves as the primary protector for the other 15 critical infrastructure sectors.
Encompassing a wide range of emergency response functions, the primary mission of the ESS is to:
- Save lives
- Protect property and the environment
- Assist communities impacted by disasters
- Aid in recovery from emergencies
These functions, the majority of which are performed at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels, are defined by five disciplines:
- Law Enforcement
- Fire and Emergency Services
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medical Services
- Public Works
Additionally, there are several specialized capabilities identified within the ESS, such as:
- Hazardous Materials
- Search and Rescue
- Hazardous Devices Team/Public Safety Bomb Disposal
- Tactical Teams (i.e., SWAT)
- Aviation Units (i.e., police and medevac helicopters)
- Public Safety Answering Points (i.e., 9-1-1 call centers)
Emergency Services Sector Chief
Contact List
Fire Departments
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue – 813-272-6600
City of Tampa Fire Rescue – 813-274-7011
Pasco County
Pasco County Fire Rescue – 813-929-2750
Pinellas County
Clearwater Fire Rescue – 727-562-4334
Dunedin Fire Rescue – 727-298-3102
East Lake Fire Department – 727-784-8668
Gulfport Fire Department – 727-893-1000
Largo Fire Rescue – 727-587-6714
Lealman Fire Department – 727-526-5650
Madeira Beach – 727-391-3400
Oldsmar Fire Rescue – 813-749-1200
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue – 727-683-1646
Pinellas Park Fire Rescue – 727-369-5803
Pinellas Suncoast Fire District – 727-595-1117
Safety Harbor Fire Department – 727-724-1520
Seminole Fire Rescue – 727-393-8711
St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue – 727-363-9206
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue – 727-893-7694
Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue – 727-938-3737
Treasure Island Fire Department – 727-547-4575
Polk County
Auburndale Fire Department – 863-965-5522
Bartow Fire Department – 863-534-5044
Haines City Fire Department – 863-421-3611
Lakeland Fire Rescue – 863-834-8200
Polk County Fire Rescue – 863-519-7350
Winter Haven Fire Department – 863-291-5677
EMS
Americare – 813-930-0911
AMR – 813-885-3955
Med Fleet – 727-849-6849
Aeromedical Flight Programs
Aeromed – 813-844-7772
Bayflite – 727-893-6803
JetICU – 352-796-2540
U.S. Coast Guard
Sector St. Petersburg – 727-824-7534
Clearwater Air Station – 727-535-1437; 727-423-9216