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Mission Statement

The mission of the Escambia County Public Safety Department is to provide security and safety for all residents and patrons in the county through oversight and execution of strategic operational practices. The department also continues to improve community and first responder safety through training, technology, fleet upgrades and increased community visibility, as well as enhancing collaborations across all public safety bureaus. Department divisions include Emergency Communications, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, Escambia County Fire Rescue, Pensacola Beach Water Safety and Business Operations.

16,722

Calls responded to by Fire Rescue crews

384,420 

Calls answered and processed by Emergency Communications

70,260

Calls responded to by EMS crews