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…
Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group Meeting
The Pinellas County Flood Risk and Mitigation Public Information Working Group develops, reviews and updates the Program for Public Information, providing a unique…
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…
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,…
Pinellas County Flood Map Service Center
If you’re wondering about your evacuation zone as hurricane season approaches or whether that house you’re thinking of buying is in a......
Report / Request / Contact Us
Information on how to contact Pinellas County Public Works Department to file a report, make a request or for other assistance. ...
Fire Departments
Links to websites for municipal fire departments and fire rescue stations in Pinellas County....
Ambulance and Transport Services
Please note: As of November 1, 2025, non-emergency transports for ambulance services require prior authorization from insurance carriers before dispatching services. Most......
Public Works: Asset Profile
Information on the resources and assets that Public Works manages for Pinellas County residents....
EMS Advisory Council Agenda for 6/18/21
Agenda for the June 18, 2021, meeting of the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council....
EMS Advisory Council Minutes for 6/18/21
Minutes of the June 18, 2021, meeting of the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council....
EMS Medical Control Board Agenda for 6/17/21
Agenda for the June 17, 2021, meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board. ...
EMS Medical Control Board Minutes for 6/17/21
Minutes of the June 17, 2021, meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board....