The Ocala Fire Rescue organization is divided into six divisions: Fire Administration, Fire Safety Management, Suppression, Fire Safety Education, EMS/Training, and Communications.

Fire Administration

The Fire Chief manages the overall operation of the fire department. Five division heads report administratively to the fire chief. The Administrative Division is assisted by three administrative assistants.

Fire Safety Management

The Fire Marshal for the city of Ocala manages the daily operation of the Fire Safety Management Division. Fire inspectors perform field fire inspections, review building plans, make recommendations for new commercial construction, and investigate fires that occur within the city of Ocala.

Fire Suppression

An Operations Chief manages and works with shift Battalion Chiefs, who oversee the city of Ocala’s seven fire stations and more than 120 firefighters who respond to fire and other emergencies.

Fire Safety Education

This division is responsible for educating our citizens about the dangers of fire, how to prevent fire, and what to do if a fire should occur. Training in the use of fire extinguishers and a multitude of other topics can be provided. The Fire Safety Education Division Battalion Chief is also responsible for releasing public information and serves as the department’s public information officer.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Training Division

This division facilitates and provides didactic and hands-on continuing education to firefighters, relating to EMS and fire topics. Staff assigned to this division also serve as incident Safety Officers. Other functions handled by this division include managing the logistics of EMS supplies and equipment, issuing personal protective equipment, submittal of required reports to the State of Florida pertaining to 911 responses, and quality assurance.

Communication Division

This division manages the Communications Technicians who work in the 911 call center. Additionally this division is responsible for handling mobile and portable radio and telephone related issues. A host of ancillary functions are incorporated into the Communications Division such as mobile data terminals, mobile gateways, mobile & portable radios, and cellular phones.

It is the commitment of Ocala Fire Rescue Communications Division to:

Professionally provide quality dispatch and the emergency communications function for Ocala Fire Rescue.
Compassionately and professionally interact with citizens, visitors, and business partners when they have the need to call the 911 emergency or the non-emergency phone number.