Fire Rescue

Public Safety Facility, Station 69: (727) 938-3737, 444

South Huey Ave, Fax (727) 934-0598

Station 70: 1025 Gulf Rd, Fax (727) 943-4064

Station 71: 1600 L & R Industrial Boulevard

Mission Statement:

Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue mission is to protect the lives and property of our community through emergency response, prevention and education. We are dedicated to providing services which provide for the safety and welfare of the public and the environment. We are committed to being prepared to respond to all emergencies and disasters. Members of Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue will continually represent themselves, their Department and their community in a professional manner, which will provide positive examples for others to follow.

History of the Tarpon Springs Fire

Rescue Patch

City leaders wanted to show more of the heritage of the City in the emblem used as the City Seal. One of the Tarpon Springs Police Officers, known for his artistic talents, designed the emblem that depicts Tarpon Springs, its heritage, and the historical values in 1979. The emblem shows a water scene to depict the coastal community and importance of the mariner. On the water are several boats; one catching a Tarpon, the namesake of the City. Another boats symbolizes the sponge harvesting vessels that are a significant part of the history of the City's economy. Lighthouse Island, also known as Ancolte Island, is portrayed in the background with the sun setting in the western sky. The Lighthouse lights the way for all mariners to find their way home to Tarpon Springs. This artwork was adopted as the official Seal of the City of Tarpon Springs and the Fire Department incorporated it into the seal for the Fire Service, the Maltese cross shown at left, resulting in the patch used by today's Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue.