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  Fire Division

Putnam County Fire & EMS

 

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.black@putnam-fl.gov

 

Fire Department

The City of Palatka operates the only full-time fire department within Putnam County. The Crescent City Fire Department has paid staff Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
 
All other municipalities and residents of unincorporated Putnam County are served by 18 volunteer fire departments. Two-full time staff of Emergency Services support the administrative, training and safety/environmental health needs of the departments. This is no easy task as nearly 421 men and women in Putnam County participate on one of the counties fire departments.

 

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

 

Volunteer Firefighter Application Process

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

Join The Volunteer Fire Service Family

Join The Volunteer Fire Service Family

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Volunteer Benefits

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

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention

The Fire division of Emergency Services is tasked with protecting the public from fire disasters through public education, code enforcement, and fire prevention and investigations. In natural disaster situations the Fire Prevention Division works in support of Emergency Management and fire personnel.
 
There are many ways to protect your family, home, and business from fire before, during and after disasters strike in all home construction.Take care when burning candles. Never leave candles burning overnight or when you leave home. Be sure candles are placed in sturdy, non-combustible holders and are kept well away from decorations and other combustible material.

 

Staff

 
 

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