Safety Harbor Fire Department

08/25/2026

🚒 New District 52 Placed in Service

This week, the Safety Harbor Fire Department officially placed our new District 52 into service. The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV replaces our 2012 GMC Yukon, which has served the department for many years. Our current 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV will now transition into reserve status.

District 52 serves as our primary Incident Command vehicle and plays an important role during structure fires, major emergencies, and other large-scale or complex incidents. The vehicle is equipped with an Incident Command Board and other equipment that allows the Incident Commander to track resources, maintain personnel accountability, and coordinate operations.

This new vehicle provides our command staff with a modern, reliable platform to safely and effectively manage emergency incidents while improving coordination and accountability for our personnel.

08/17/2026

First day of school alert!📚🚌

Today, Firefighter/EMT Dorr and Firefighter/EMT Rogers started their journey into paramedic school at St. Petersburg College. We wish them luck on the next year of learning, developing and growing their skills towards becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic.

08/17/2026

08/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Zach Blanken on his recent promotion to Firefighter/Paramedic after successfully passing paramedic school and the national exam!

He will now work towards becoming Pinellas County certified. Good luck in the coming weeks and keep up the good work.

08/05/2026

Since 2020, the overall cost to outfit a firefighter has risen 43%. Check out the breakdown of each piece of equipment and how much it cost then vs. now.

Helmet: then $446, now $480
Hood: then $85, now $120
SCBA Including Mask: then $9,650, now $13,500
Gloves: then $70, now $120
Radio: then $5,700, now $7,900
Boots: then $325, now $370
Coat and Pants: then $2,270, now $4,038
Firefighter Tools: then $225, now $350
Total Cost: then $18,771, now $26,878

07/31/2026

Thank you to Officer Hurt and Officer Smaldone for their heroic actions yesterday rescuing a victim from a submerged vehicle in a retention pond. Once Safety Harbor units arrived on scene, the patient was transferred to E52's paramedics for evaluation, treatment, and transport with Sunstar to the hospital. Everyone's quick actions provided a positive outcome to a very difficult situation.

07/31/2026

WE'RE HIRING!!!

Are you interested in being a firefighter with the City of Safety Harbor?

***APPLY NOW AT THE CITY OF SAFETY HARBOR***
cityofsafetyharbor.com/662/Employment

Firefighter/EMT
Firefighter/Paramedic

Come join our crew, as we hire staffing for our newly implemented Kelly day! We plan on hiring three firefighters with projected start dates being mid October 2026.

Applications close August 28th, 2026.

07/30/2026

Come see us this Saturday, August 1st!

07/29/2026

07/27/2026

Last week, each of our personnel had the opportunity to participate in specialized airway training alongside the expert team from Tampa General Hospital.

Our firefighters strengthened their knowledge and hands-on skills in advanced airway management techniques, enhancing their ability to provide critical care when every second counts.

Training like this ensures our crews are prepared to deliver the highest level of patient care in even the most challenging emergencies. A big thank you to Tampa General Hospital for sharing their expertise and helping us continue to grow as first responders!