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Rescue 27 staffing

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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveLan VaughnAug 11, 2026

Thanked the board for Station 75 and, on behalf of four beach cities, asked for full staffing of Rescue 27 so residents get baseline EMS service.

Board of County Commissioners — August 11, 2026 · 21:48 →
SupportiveKelly SiszerickAug 11, 2026

Indian Rocks Beach resident asked for a paramedic-staffed rescue unit, citing stroke/heart attack response times and bridge delays.

Board of County Commissioners — August 11, 2026 · 37:06 →
SupportiveMark BowlingAug 11, 2026

Vice chair of the fire district board asked the county to keep working with them on the rescue unit, citing drawbridge concerns.

Board of County Commissioners — August 11, 2026 · 37:02 →
SupportiveBetsy McKennaAug 11, 2026

Fire commission chair thanked the county for Station 75 and asked to keep working together on rescue staffing.

Board of County Commissioners — August 11, 2026 · 42:11 →
SupportiveMichael HowardAug 11, 2026

Indian Shores vice mayor thanked the county for Tiki Gardens and Station 26 and asked for equal EMS service for beach communities.

Board of County Commissioners — August 11, 2026 · 47:21 →