Escambia County Issues Burn Ban Effective 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2
Escambia County Fire Rescue continues to serve our community around-the-clock during the COVID-19 pandemic. All 21 of our ECFR fire stations are in operation, and our firefighters are on ready for duty 24/7.
Unless there is a life-threatening emergency, entry into fire stations is now limited to department personnel only. If you must enter, instructions are posted to ring the doorbell and crews will respond. If no one answers the door, please call 911. If you need non-emergency assistance, you can also call our Administrative Office at (850) 475-5530.
Fire Rescue
Escambia County Fire Rescue proudly operates as a combination fire service, utilizing the talents and diversities of volunteer and career firefighting personnel. Volunteer firefighters operate out of 11 districts, while career firefighters operate out of 13 districts throughout Escambia County. Twelve of the career companies are staffed 24 hours a day. One of the career companies operate Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. with volunteer companies providing firefighting and other emergency services the rest of the time. Escambia County Fire Rescue also offers other emergency services such as hazardous materials response, special operations and ALS non-transport.
ISO Rating
In March 2019, Escambia County received an ISO rating of 4/4X. This includes the unincorporated areas of Escambia County. This rating does not pertain to the City of Pensacola or military bases located in Escambia County.
What determines the rating for my property?
- Properties within 5 miles of an Escambia County fire station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant will have insurance premiums based on a classification of a 4 ISO rating.
- Properties within 5 miles of an Escambia County fire station that is beyond the 1,000 feet limit from a fire hydrant will have a 4X ISO rating.
- Properties farther than 5 miles from an Escambia County fire station will have a 10 classification. Based on geographic location, some properties in the county may fall under this designation.
What is ISO?
ISO is a for-profit organization that assesses municipal fire suppression systems and provides insurance companies statistical information about the level of risk in a community. ISO ratings range from 1-10, with 1 being the best. In 2019, Escambia County’s ISO rating improved from a 5 to a 4.
Fire Hydrant Locator
INSTRUCTIONS: To locate the nearest fire hydrant click the Quick Search button (binoculars) in the top left corner. Change the Search By option to Address. Begin entering the address you wish to search for. The system will automatically populate the correct address format. Cick Go.
DISCLAIMER: This Emerald Coast Utilities Authority map/data is informational records of the approximate location of ECUA water and/or sewer facilities only. No representation is made as to its accuracy, and ECUA disclaims any and all liability with respect to any information shown. It is provided for information purposes only and it is not to be used for development of construction plans or any type of engineering services based on information depicted herein. This map/data is not guaranteed accurate or suitable for any use other than that for which it was gathered. Any use of this information by any other organization for any other purpose and any conclusions drawn from the use of this data is strictly the responsibility of the user.
Fire Hydrant Locator