Public Safety

The Public Safety Bureau is known as the bureau that never sleeps. The mission of the bureau is to keep the public safe, mitigate emergency situations and teach our residents how to prepare their families, homes and businesses for disaster.

Help us help you by preparing yourself for emergency situations and disasters:

• See our NEW HURRICANE EVACUATION ZONES site.
• Visit BeReadyEscambia.com for information on all natural and man-made disasters including tropical storms and hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat and cold, hazardous materials, biological concerns and terrorism.
  
• Learn about smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
  
• Take a class in CPR! Classes held twice a month, see schedule.
  

Celebrate EMS Week May 16-22!

May 16 through 22, Escambia County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) celebrates National EMS Week to honor the more than 100 EMS practitioners who provide a life-saving service to the citizens of our county 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians, the National EMS Week theme “Anytime. Anywhere. We’ll be there.” highlights the dedication, professionalism and innovation that this highly skilled group of people brings to the community on a daily basis.

“This event is a great opportunity for citizens to learn about the many local EMS services provided to them by Escambia County EMS, as well as health and safety information that could save a life. With our monthly CPR classes, car seat safety checks, public outreach activities, advanced medical treatments and state of the art equipment, the dedicated professionals of Escambia County EMS are so much more than ambulance drivers,” said Pat Kostic, EMS Operations Manager.

Safety tips will be broadcast on local radio stations throughout the week, an EMS vehicle will be on display in Cordova Mall on the weekend of May 15 and 16 and an open house will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Escambia County Public Safety Bureau building, 6575 N. “W” Street. There will be a special CPR class held the day of the open house at 11 a.m. Advance registration required, call 471-6400.

Other important links:

• Gulf Coast Emergency Contacts
• Escambia County Citizens Corps

2010 Annual Public Safety Awards & Promotions Ceremony