About Clay County Fire Rescue
Clay County Fire Rescue is a full-service, all-hazards public safety organization
providing fire suppression, advanced life support emergency medical services, technical rescue operations, disaster response, and community risk reduction.
The department is committed to protecting lives and property through rapid response, professional service, and proactive safety initiatives.
Over the past 12 years, Clay County Fire Rescue has experienced a 70% increase in calls for service, reflecting the County’s
rapid population growth and development. During that same period, the department has increased staffed response units
by 71%, ensuring operational capacity has kept pace with community demand. To remain competitive with neighboring
agencies and attract and retain highly qualified personnel, Clay County has made significant investments in compensation, raising salaries to stay competitive within the regional area. During this period, operational expansion
includes the addition of two ladder companies, one engine company, eight rescue units, two water tenders, one field safety officer, and one community paramedicine officer.
Today, Clay County Fire Rescue operates 44 staffed response units from 12 fire stations, with an additional rescue unit operating from the Orange Park Fire Department pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies. Many of the County's fire stations have been in service for more than 40 years, with several originally constructed to support volunteer operations and later expanded incrementally to accommodate career staffing and modern 
apparatus.
As Clay County has experienced significant population growth and increased demand for emergency services, the County is investing approximately $65 million in public safety infrastructure, representing one of the largest capital commitments in the department's history. Current and upcoming projects include the construction of Station 1, the opening of Station 20 in
2025, the replacement of Station 22, currently under construction with an anticipated completion in Fall 2026, replacement stations for Stations 13, 15, and 24, and new Stations 5, 16, and 21. These investments include the construction of five new fire stations while replacing aging facilities and expanding operational capacity to enhance response capabilities, improve
firefighter safety, and ensure the delivery of exceptional emergency services for decades to come. Collectively, these investments reflect Clay County's long-term commitment to modernizing public safety infrastructure and providing the
resources, facilities, and support necessary for a progressive, high-performing fire rescue organization.
Clay County Fire Rescue personnel are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3362. Clay County is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and professional labor-management relationship built on mutual respect, open communication, and shared accountability.
Strategic Investment and Growth
Clay County is currently investing $65 million in public safety infrastructure, representing one of the most significant capital commitments in the department’s history. Current and upcoming projects include the development of Station 1, a new facility currently under construction, Station 20 which opened in 2025, and Station 22, a replacement facility that is currently in progress with estimated completion in Fall 2026. Next planned projects include Station 24 (rendering pictured above), Station 15, and Station 13, which are replacement stations as well as Station 16, Station 21 and Station 13, which are new stations.
