Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a fire engine or rescue truck respond ahead of the private ambulance to medical emergencies?

Fire stations are strategically located to provide rapid response to all kinds of emergencies. All fire fighters are trained as either Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics. Every fire engine and rescue truck is Advanced Life Support equipped with life saving equipment and at least one Paramedic. It is the best use of our resources.

Why do you use motorcycles?

The motorcycle is an efficient means of response for our  Paramedics  (Motor-Medics) can reach patients with advance  lifesaving care even when traffic is gridlocked on race days, Bike Week, Black College Reunion, Biketoberfest and other special events.

How big is your service area and population?

We serve 62 square miles with 65,000 permanent residents. On race days or other special events we may have up to 400,000  people inside our city limits!

How many calls for emergency service do you get each year?

In  2008 we answered 17,367 emergency calls for help that included 21,430 total unit responses.

How can I get a Daytona Beach Fire Department uniform  patch?

With homeland security issues as they currently stand, we can no longer fulfill  any requests for our uniform patch.

What is your average response time to emergencies?

About 4 minutes.

What is Daytona Beach’s Insurance Services Office rating?

Class 4. Class 1 is the best, class 10 the worst.

How many stations does your Department have?

Seven with at least 34 fire fighters assigned to each of the three shifts with a minimum of 28 fire fighters on duty citywide 24 hours a day. 

How many fire fighters are on each fire engine?

A minimum of three and a maximum of four, including a Lieutenant, an Engineer, and one or two Fire Fighters.

What is a fire fighter’s work schedule?

Firefighters work 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty, year round including weekends and holidays.

Does a National Registry for EMT Certification apply in Florida?

Call the State EMS Office at (850) 487-1911 for information.

How can we get a tour of a real fire station?

Call the Community Education Officer at (386) 671-4006.

How do I dispose of old flammable liquids, paints or antifreeze?

Contact Volusia County at (386) 257-6000 ext. 5926.

How do I dispose of non-working smoke detectors?

Contact Volusia County at (386) 257-6000 ext. 5926.