ABOUT FIRE RESCUE
Orange County Fire Rescue is the largest fire and rescue department in Central Florida. It serves more than 1,000,000 citizens and visitors and responded to 124,000 calls for service during the last fiscal year.
The mission of the Orange County Fire and Rescue Department is to provide fire suppression, emergency medical and community risk reduction services to ensure our community can enjoy a high quality life and property protection delivered with compassion and integrity.
ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY
Since 1990, Orange County has operated as a “strong mayor” form of charter government—a reflection of the County’s urban character and driving economy. Under this structure, the Orange County Mayor serves as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Members of the Orange County Board of Commissioners are independently-elected from six districts, and serve in a legislative capacity.
The Mayor is responsible for all County operations, including more than 8,000 employees and the County’s $4.4 billion budget. The Mayor oversees public safety operations for residents and more than 75 million annual visitors, budget allocations for the Orange County Public Library System, the Sheriff’s Office and other constitutional offices. The Mayor is elected by all citizens of Orange County including those in Orlando, Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Eatonville, Edgewood, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Windermere, Winter Garden and Winter Park.
In addition to our world-class international airport, second-largest convention center in the U.S., blockbuster theme parks and entertainment options, Orange County is brimming with excitement, arts, culture, sports, recreation and economic opportunity. We are home to some of the finest public venues in America, including the Amway Center, home to the NBA’s Orlando Magic, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and Camping World Stadium and Explora stadium for our professional soccer teams, Orlando City Soccer and Orlando Pride.
Under the leadership of Mayor Jerry L. Demings, County employees embrace a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusiveness. Our goal is to provide outstanding customer service and transparency to the taxpayers and residents of Orange County.
MISSION
Our mission is to serve the citizens of Orange County and our guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We are committed to engaging our citizens in the decision making process in order to earn their trust and improve our quality of life.
FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT HIRING PROGRAM
Prospective firefighter candidates are asked to submit an interest card to get in touch with recruiters who will provide the latest information on OCFRD’s ongoing hiring initiatives, including upcoming deadlines, job postings, qualifications and testing dates.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Orange County Fire Rescue's responsibilities include:
Fire Suppression
Emergency Medical Services
Technical Rescue
Fire Code Enforcement and Permitting
Public Safety Outreach & Education
407-836-0004
https://www.ocfl.net/emergencysafety/firerescue.aspx
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