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.

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