Public Safety

"Our Mission, through the delivery of programs and services, is to protect the lives and property of our citizens and visitors from the adverse effects of fire, medical, environmental, and other emergencies, both natural and man-made, while providing a safe and healthy work place."

The Clay County Department of Public Safety oversees operation of 14 fire stations, 8 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, over 130 dual certified career personnel, and approximately 75 county volunteers. A support staff of 17 ensures further public safety through emergency management, fire prevention, community relations, and fire code enforcement. Nine Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) trained Communications Specialist received and handled over 12,000 emergency calls last year.