Largo Fire Rescue

05/31/2026

⚡It's Electrical Safety Month ⚡

A few quick safety checks can help prevent electrical fires:

🔌 Don’t overload outlets or extension cords
💡 Use the correct wattage light bulbs
🔥 Watch for warning signs like warm outlets, flickering lights, sparks, or burning smells
🧸 Keep children away from outlets and electrical cords
🏠 Make sure cords aren’t running under rugs or across doorways
⚠️ Plug only one heat-producing appliance into an outlet at a time
✅ Test and maintain GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas

If something doesn’t seem right, contact a qualified electrician.

05/30/2026

Happy Caturday! 🐈 Here are a few of our recent cat rescues — and one lucky kitten even found a furever home with one of our firefighters.🥹

05/29/2026

May is Electrical Safety Month ⚡️

Lithium-ion batteries can cause fires when placed in recycling and trash bins. 🔋

Here are some battery safety tips to learn how to properly select, care for, and dispose of lithium-ion battery-powered devices. For more resources and safety tips, visit Largo.com/TAKECHARGE

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor the brave.

We remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/23/2026

Congratulations to Division Chief Chris McDonald on 30 years of service with Largo Fire Rescue! We appreciate his leadership and dedication to our department, residents, and the community he serves.

05/22/2026

🥇LXT Brings Home the Win!

Congratulations to the Largo Extrication Team for winning 1st Place overall at the 2026 NAVRA National Rescue Championship, competing against 9 other teams from across the United States and Canada.

This competition brought realistic vehicle extrication scenarios that tested the same lifesaving skills our crews use to protect our community every day.

LXT members also earned individual awards:

• Best Medical: Firefighters Cristina Lamb & Evan Seabolt
• Best Tech: Firefighters Kyle Parker, Dane Matta & Nick LeBlanc
• Best Incident Commander: Lt. Billy Stark

Way to go LXT!

05/22/2026

What does a year of Emergency Medical Services look like at Largo Fire Rescue?

It's National EMS Week and we're recognizing our first responders for their skill, compassion, and commitment to serving our community every day.

05/21/2026

Be prepared before the storm. 🌩️

Hurricane season begins Jun 1, and now is the time to prepare before a storm approaches. The City of Largo takes proactive steps each year to help keep the community informed and ready before, during, and after a storm. Residents are encouraged to review emergency plans for their homes, businesses, families, and vehicles ahead of the season.

👉 Visit Largo.com/StormReady for storm and emergency preparedness resources.

05/15/2026

Firefighter/Paramedic Bill Edling still answers the call — even when he’s off duty.

While out to dinner, Bill heard someone yell for help after a man suddenly became unresponsive. Without hesitation, he stepped in, started CPR, and stayed with the patient until local paramedics arrived. The patient later made a full recovery.

For his actions, FF Edling was named the 2026 Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic of the Year.

Congratulations, Bill! Thank you for continuously demonstrating the compassion, professionalism, and commitment that define the values of Largo Fire Rescue.

City of Largo, Florida USA
Pinellas County Government

05/13/2026

Due to a data center outage impacting City phones and internet, City Hall operations, including Building, Permits, and Planning, are available online only. Facility phone lines are not operational, and hours may vary.

Essential City functions, including Police, Fire, trash and recycling, remain active.

Largo Fire Rescue remains fully operational and continues responding to emergency calls without interruption. Please note the Largo Fire Rescue Administration phone line is currently down.

To submit a request, visit Largo.com/ServiceRequest. Updates will be posted on Largo.com as they become available.

UPDATE: As of May 13, 2026, at 2pm, City systems and services have been restored and are operational. City Hall at 201 Highland Ave will remain closed and not reopen. City Hall services will resume at Horizon West Bay beginning Tuesday, May 19, at 8am.

Many City services remain available online at Largo.com/ServiceRequest, and City team members can be reached by calling 727-587-6700. Visit Largo.com for more information.

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Due to a data center outage impacting City phones and internet, City Hall operations, including Building, Permits, and Planning, are available online only. Facility phone lines are not operational, and hours may vary.

The current City Hall (201 Highland Ave) will close to the public at 12pm on May 13. In-person services will resume at the new City Hall at Horizon West Bay on Tue, May 19, starting at 8am.

Essential City functions, including Police, Fire, trash, and recycling, remain active. If you need emergency assistance, please continue to call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, the Largo Police non-emergency line at 727-587-6730 remains available.

To submit a request, visit Largo.com/ServiceRequest