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Our Department protects a community of 60,000 residents living in a 20 square mile area and provides a wide range of services, including fire prevention/code enforcement, fire and life safety education, fire suppression, disaster preparedness and response, rescue, hazardous materials response, and first responder advanced life support. The department provides these services by staffing 3 ALS engine companies, 1 ALS 75' Ladder Truck, and 1 ALS heavy rescue squad from four fire/rescue stations.  Please look around our site, we hope it will help you learn more about our department and the members that are here for you everyday.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of Palm Harbor Fire Rescue is to provide the community with quality, responsive, and cost- effective life safety, health care, property conservation, and environmental preservation. This will be accomplished through response, prevention, and education using well-trained, competent personnel and well-maintained equipment and facilities while providing for the highest possible level of safety for ourselves, our team, and our community.

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CURRENT NEWS

Pet Fire Safety Day

Pet Fire Safety Day is this Thursday July 15, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)
has partnered with ADT Security Services and the American Kennel Club
to educate pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone
as well as provide the public with fire prevention and home safety measures to ensure
the safety of everyone in the household, including pets.
With an estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year,
Pet Fire Safety Day is designed to educate the public on how they can prevent
and prepare for emergencies and present solutions for reducing these tragic instances.

As part of these activities, ADT is distributing pet window clings that community members
can put in their windows to alert rescuers as to the number and types of pets in the house.
PHFR will be receiving the window clings this week and they will be distributed to each station.
If you desire to have a pet window cling visit any Palm Harbor Fire Station or the
Fire Administration Offices at 250 West Lake Road.
727-784-0454

National EMS Appreciation Week 2010
 May 16th through May 22nd
UPDATE!!!!! 
$1000 raised by PHFR for
the Susan G. Komen Foundation!!!!!

A fundraiser to honor Palm Harbor Firefighters will be at Stratford Court Assisted Living
of Palm Harbor from 4 to 6 p.m. May 16. Tickets to the "Italian Bistro" dinner are $12
and are available at Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Station 65 at 250 West Lake Road or
from Stratford Court located at 45 Katherine Blvd in Palm Harbor.
The dinner is open to the public. Proceeds from ticket sales, a silent auction
and a 50/50 raffle will be donated to the fire department and also
provide pink T-shirts for firefighters to wear during EMS Appreciation Week
in honor of the Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure fundraiser.  Each firefighter
has been asked to make a donation toward this foundation as a show of support for
the community they protect and serve daily. A similar shirt will be sold to the
public at the dinner on May 16th.  The Fire Department will in turn donate all of the
 T-shirt sale proceeds to the breast cancer advocacy foundation.
The dinner will kick off National Emergency Services Week,
which runs May 16-22. Stratford Court is at 45 Katherine Blvd.
 For tickets and information, call (727) 784-0454.
 

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Palm Harbor Fire Rescue

Promotes Three Lieutenants

At the monthly meeting of the Palm Harbor Special Fire and Rescue Control District
three firefighters were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  During the promotional
ceremony Chief Angle stated "the department satisfies a goal that we have had for
many years, specifically the appointment and assignments of Lieutenants on Squad 65. 
This will enhance our operations both at incidents and during day to day activities. 
I am excited about this change, and congratulate Lt. Fisher, Lt. Malpass, and Lt. Breuer."
In addition to the promotions Chief Maciuba presented Firefighter/EMT Joshua Lovetere
with his yellow fire helmet signifying the completion of his one year probationary period.

(Left to Right) Chief Angle, Lt. Brent Breuer, Lt. William Fisher,
and Lt. Rodney Malpass.
 

Deputy Chief Maciuba and Firefighter/EMT Joshua Lovetere

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Announces
Firefighter and Employee of the Year

Another successful year was celebrated during the Annual Palm Harbor Fire Rescue
Awards Banquet. The ceremony recognized years of service, extraordinary actions
by crew members during emergency calls and Firefighter and Employee of the Year awards.
This year Lieutenant Scott Sanford was named “Firefighter of the Year” nominated by
his fellow employees for his professionalism, dedication to his position, the department and
the community. Lt. Sanford has served the department for nine years as a firefighter/paramedic
and now in his current position as Lieutenant. He continually strives to improve by
participating in outside educational classes and is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree.
Lt. Sanford serves as a member on several countywide committees for the betterment
of Fire and EMS services not only in Palm Harbor but countywide, with much of the work
done off duty. Congratulations Lt. Sanford!

The second major award of the night, “Employee of the Year” was presented to
Office Manager Eileen Brown. “Mrs. Brown is an asset to our department and does an
outstanding job balancing the needs of the department, employees, and public” said
Fire Chief James Angle. Mrs. Brown is in the process of obtaining her college degree and
recently obtained her district manager certification from the Florida Association of
Special Districts and Florida State University. She was nominated by members of the
department as they point to her skills, dedication, and willingness to assist members with a
variety of questions and concerns. Congratulations Eileen!

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Honor Guard
Participates in Oldsmar 9/11 Ceremony

At 09:59 Pinellas County 911 Dispatch Center transmitted tones to all units and stations
requesting a moment of silence in memory of the nearly 3000 victims, including 343 FDNY Firefighters, of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks.  Oldsmar Fire Rescue once again
hosted a memorial ceremony at Station 54.  PHFR's Honor Guard along with
East Lake Fire Rescue's presented the colors, raised the flag out front, and led
Chief McGuff to the Memory Garden as he lay a wreath at the base of the monument. 
The "Last Call" bells were rang then followed by a fly-over by an
Army med-a-vac helicopter (above picture).

      
        PHFR's Honor Guard                                             U. S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Once Again
Helps With First Days of School

On August 25, 26, and 27, 2009 Pinellas County Schools began their 2009/2010 year.  During the first three mornings, fire departments throughout the county positioned fire apparatus and staff vehicles along side the crossing guards for most of the elementary schools.  Palm Harbor Fire Rescue assisted at Ozona Elementary, Sutherland Elementary, and Lake St. George Elementary.  Crews stood by the crossing guards holding signs while the fire apparatus and staff vehicles, with their emergency lights activated, alerted drivers of the children walking and biking to school.  Many parents rolled their car windows down and thanked the crews for participating in this program every year.
 

Fire Destroys Vacant Home
April 29, 2009

On Wednesday evening, April 24th at 10:18 PM neighbors reported a fire in a vacant home
located on Fisher Road.  On arrival E65A reported fire throughout the structure and venting out of the roof as well as live power lines on the ground in front of the home.  A defensive attack was started as a water supply was established for the first arriving ladder truck, SHFD T53.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation by PHFR and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. 
No injuries were reported.
Units Involved: E65, E66, E62, T53, S65 & D65 in command
Working Fire Units: E61, E68, RH68, PH100, PH200, PH500, PH600, EL300

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Participates
In Cancer Society's Relay for Life
    

  Once again Palm Harbor Fire Rescue participated the the Cancer Society's Relay for Life
fund raising event held April 24th at Tarpon Springs High School.
As in years past our team not only participated in the fund raising walk, but also
sold Chili to other participants and spectators.

Large Exterior Fire Extinguished
Before Extending Into Home
     

On March 19, 2009, at 1:14pm Palm Harbor Fire Rescue received a report of a grass fire in a
yard located on the corner of 19th Street and Willow Oak Dr.   Because of the severely dry
conditions the fire rapidly extended to a fence, a palm tree and a large oak
tree next to the home.  On arrival crews made a rapid attack on the fire and searched the
home's attic for possible fire extension and found none. 
The cause is currently under investigation.

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Receives Accredited Agency Status

On March 10, 2009, Palm Harbor Fire Rescue received Accredited Agency status for the second time with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program.  

The concept of fire service accreditation was created to provide fire service agencies with a systematic, voluntary process for evaluating their programs and processes using an established set of professional criteria. Accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency serves as a significant indicator that Palm Harbor Fire Rescue is meeting established standards and stated objectives.

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