Mission Statement

To protect life and property and the environment by providing exceptional emergency services through training, education and customer service.

Welcome to the Town of Longboat Key’s Fire Rescue Department Page. The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department is comprised of 33 line personnel divided into three shifts and supported by 4 management/administrative personnel. Each of the three shifts consists of one Deputy Chief, two Lieutenants and seven firefighter/medics. Our mission is to protect life, property the environment by providing exceptional emergency services through training, education and customer service. We are also striving to become the best provider of quality Fire/Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services within the region.

Knowing that the Firefighters, Paramedics and EMTs are held to a higher standard of conduct, the members of Longboat Key Fire Rescue shall strive to uphold the highest ethical ideals.  We shall take an active role in maintaining a professional image of the fire service through promptness, efficiency and dedication to duty.  We shall serve the public truthfully with courtesy and respect, providing assistance whenever our skills and talents are needed.