About Clay County Fire Rescue

Clay County Fire Rescue is a full-service, all-hazards emergency services organization serving more than 225,000 residents across urban, suburban, rural, and waterfront communities. Our department is staffed by career Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics, supported by dedicated communications, training, logistics, community paramedicine, emergency management, and administrative teams.

CCFR offers excellent benefits and participation in the Florida Retirement System. Our community is second to none, providing a safe place to raise a family while benefiting from an "A"-rated school system.

Operating from a network of strategically located fire stations, we provide 24/7 emergency response to residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas, schools, healthcare and military facilities, transportation corridors, and extensive wildland-urban interface environments.

A Department Built for the Future

We are making significant investments in state-of-the-art fire stations, training facilities, and modern apparatus to support today’s mission and tomorrow’s challenges. Every station is equipped with gear washers and diesel exhaust extraction systems, reinforcing our commitment to reducing occupational exposures and protecting long-term firefighter health.

Health and Wellness

We recognize that firefighter wellness goes far beyond equipment and buildings. CCFR maintains a robust personal mental wellness system, including peer support and confidential professional resources. We are intentional about fostering a culture where physical safety, mental health, and overall well-being are priorities not afterthoughts.

Message from Fire Rescue Leadership

As Clay County continues to grow, so does Clay County Fire Rescue. That growth creates real opportunities for advancement, specialization, and leadership development. Whether your passion is emergency medicine, fire operations, technical rescue, honor guard, community risk reduction, community health, or leadership, this is a department where you can build a career not just hold a job. If you are looking for a forward-thinking department that values service, professionalism, and its people, I encourage you to consider Clay County Fire Rescue. Join a department on the rise where growth, opportunity, and service come together. Serve with purpose. Train with the best. Build your future at CCFR.

Have more questions? Email David Motes . I am happy to guide you in this very important decision.