Safety & Emergencies
Pinellas County provides services to help residents prepare for emergency situations before they happen, and our departments are here to help when they do.
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Emergency Management Department
Pinellas County Emergency Management partners with the whole community to prepare for disasters, plan emergency response and work toward recovery for all of Pinellas County.
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Safety & Emergency Services Department
Safety & Emergency Services provides service to the community through three operational divisions: Regional 9-1-1 Communications, EMS & Fire Administration, and Financial Services. The department is supported by the Support Service division which includes the countywide emergency radio system, information technology, and administrative support.
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View All EventsEMS Medical Control Board
This board is responsible for recommending a medical director for the county EMS system to the EMS Authority and to support the…
EMS Advisory Council
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is responsible for evaluating the county’s emergency medical services system and making recommendations necessary to the…
EMS Medical Control Board
This board is responsible for recommending a medical director for the county EMS system to the EMS Authority and to support the…
EMS Advisory Council
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is responsible for evaluating the county’s emergency medical services system and making recommendations necessary to the…
Information & Resources
Alert Pinellas
Receive free alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Alert Pinellas, an emergency notification service for Pinellas…
Ambulance Billing & Financial Services
The Pinellas County Ambulance Billing & Financial Services handles billing for Sunstar ambulance transports. Our staff is knowledgeable about working with Medicare,…
Law Enforcement Records Request Form
Form for law enforcement agencies to request Pinellas ambulance billing information. ...
Authorization For Use And Disclosure Of Health Information
Form used by Sunstar EMS for patient release of medical information. ...
Apply for a Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership
Use this form to apply for a Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership – a Pinellas County government program that works with your insurance plan......
Register for Evacuation Assistance – Special Needs
Pinellas County assists residents with medical, functional or special transportation needs in an emergency. Register for the program in advance to make......
Apply for a Fireworks Display Permit
Submit this application for a permit to have a fireworks display operation with the fire district at least 30 days before the......
Submit a Health Care Facility Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Include this form in your Pinellas County Emergency Management for your Healthcare Facility Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan....
9-1-1 Active Calls
Please go to https://911.pinellas.gov to view active calls....
9-1-1 Call Notes and/or Recordings
A Public Policy of Open Government:The Florida Constitution and Florida Statutes §119 and §286 safeguard every Floridian’s right of access to government......
Public Safety Agency 9-1-1 Records Request Form
Form used to request 9-1-1 records. ...
Pinellas Fire Stations and Districts Map
Map showing Pinellas County fire districts and fire stations....