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  Fire Rescue


 

Address & Office Hours

Address: 410 S. State Rd. 19
Palatka, FL 32177
 
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Fire / EMS Chief

Richard Back

 
Voice Phone: (386) 329-0416
Fax: (386) 329-0897
Email: richard.back@putnam-fl.gov

 

Putnam County Fire Rescue

About
Putnam County Fire Rescue is a fast growing combination department that covers approximately 827 square miles serving approximately 74, 000 citizens with 109 career personnel. Career apparatus includes 8 ambulances, 6 engines, 2 District Captains, and a Battalion Chief. Career staff is supplemented by 18 volunteer fire departments with a multitude of additional apparatus.

Mission Statement
“The mission of Putnam County Fire Rescue is to provide quality pre-hospital health care and other disciplines of Emergency Services to the residents and visitors of Putnam County; to serve all with respect, dignity, empathy, and compassion; to continue to improve the quality of our services through the education of our personnel; and to protect the people of this community as directed by the Board of County Commissioners and the County Administrator.”

Now Hiring!

 


Putnam County Volunteer Fire Stations Map

 

Fire Station Locations

  • Station 03
  • Crescent City
  • 201 Summit St
  • Crescent City, FL 32112

  • Station 04
  • Interlachen
  • 202 Commonwealth Ave
  • Interlachen, FL 32148

  • Station 05
  • SouthWest
  • 3409 Park St
  • Palatka, FL 32177

  • Station 06
  • East Palatka
  • 58 W Louis Broer Rd
  • East Palatka, FL 32131

  • Station 09
  • Georgetown/Fruitland
  • 1411 Co Rd 309
  • Georgetown, FL 32139

  • Station 10
  • Pomona Park/Lake Como
  • 109 Worcester Rd
  • Pomona Park, FL 32181

  • Station 13
  • Hollister
  • 617 FL-20
  • Palatka, FL 32177

  • Station 14
  • Florahome/Grandin
  • 201 W Ohio St
  • Florahome, FL 32140

  • Station 16
  • Georges Lake
  • 14 Sarasota St
  • Florahome, FL 32140

  • Station 17
  • Interlachen Lakes Estates
  • 217 Kennedy Ave
  • Interlachen, FL 32148

  • Station 18
  • Bardin
  • 107 Johns Rd
  • Palatka, FL 32177

  • Station 19
  • Riverside
  • 101 Gail Dr
  • Satsuma, FL 32189

  • Station 20
  • West Putnam
  • 104 Race St
  • Hawthorne, FL 32640

  • Station 21
  • Bostwick
  • 115 Tillman St
  • Palatka, FL 32177

  • Station 22
  • Francis
  • 7414 Crill Av
  • Palatka, FL 32177

  • Station 23
  • Satsuma
  • 103 S 1st St
  • Satsuma, FL 32189

  • Station 24
  • Melrose
  • 301 Cypress St
  • Melrose, FL 32666

Become a Volunteer Fire Fighter

Volunteer Firefighter Application Process

Step 1:
• Be at least 18 Years of Age
• Successfully complete a Background Check
• Take and successfully pass a Drug Screen

Step 2:
• Receive a Physical ( Free )
• Take classes ( Free )
• HEP B Vaccine and TB Screening ( Free )

Then You Can:
• Respond to calls
• Make a difference in the community
• Become a local hero

Volunteer Fire Application Form
 

Join The Volunteer Fire Service Family

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Volunteer Benefits

• Free Training
• Incentive Program ( stipend paid per call )
• Worker’s Comp supplement by VFIS
• Statutory Death Benefits
• Internet access and internet continuing education pro-grams at stations
• Providing a valuable community service
• Pride in the community
• Learn life saving skills
• Make a Life Time of Friendships and Memories
• Education toward a career
• Become a part of the team of local heroes

 
 

Putnam County, Florida Fire Rescue Facebook link
   

Ambulance Payments
Can Now Be Made Online!

Click Here!

Note: Payer will need the Patient Number and the Date of Birth to select bills to pay.

 
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