SJC Fire Rescue

Announcements

St. Johns County Names Scott Bullard as Fire Chief – St. Johns County is announcing that Scott Bullard has been named Fire Chief for St. Johns County Fire Rescue. Bullard has served as Interim Fire Chief since Chief Jeffrey Prevatt retired in December 2022.

"Chief Bullard has proven himself to be diligent, considerate, trustworthy and has the full endorsement of Administration to help guide the vision of the future for St. Johns County Fire Rescue," said Hunter Conrad, St. Johns County Administrator.

Chief Bullard is a 21-year member of St. Johns County Fire Rescue who has served the department in operational ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief. He holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia Southern University in Fire Administration, an associate's degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville in Fire Science, and the Managing Officer Designation from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Chief Bullard was selected as the 2013 Fire Rescue Paramedic of the Year and has been instrumental in developing several department initiatives, such as the Firefighter Development Program and the Live Fire Instructor Training Program.

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will consider the confirmation of Bullard as Fire Chief at a future County Commission meeting.

Commissioners Approve $500,000 to Provide Mental Health Support for Fire Rescue Personnel – During the Oct. 4, 2022, regular Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners unanimously approved an allocation of $500,000 from the Fire District Rescue Reserve to provide mental health support for members of St. Johns County Fire Rescue. Fire Rescue Mental Health Support Full Press Release

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Fire Rescue

The St. Johns County Fire Rescue Division encompasses the Fire Rescue, Fire Prevention and Marine Rescue Departments which provide a variety of esseatial safety services to our community. Learn more about our division, our history, goals, core values, and how we are organized. Our Mission and Values

Fire Prevention

Information about field inspections, fire code compliance, public education activities, residential, business owner, and contractor information, investigations, permits & forms, inspection checklists & guidelines, grills & Fire Code requirements, insurance ratings, CPR, Fire Code, scheduling / permitting a controlled burn. Fire Prevention

Marine Rescue

Since 1933, St. Johns County has been providing superior lifesaving services on the county's beaches to residents and visitors alike. Today, St. Johns County Marine Rescue is a part of St. Johns County Fire and Rescue Department. The Marine Rescue Section is an Advanced Certified Agency through the United States Lifesaving Association. Marine Rescue

Public Education

St. Johns County Fire Rescue offers many educational opportunities to the residents and visitors of the community. SJCFR offers American Heart Association CPR/AED and Basic First Aid classes, BLS for Healthcare Providers and ACLS classes. Other classes that are offered are Community "Stop the Bleed" classes and free one hour "Hands Only CPR" non-certified classes. In addition, SJCFR offers fire extinguisher and fire prevention classes. Public Education