Palm Coast – The Palm Coast City Council recognized members of the Palm Coast Fire Police for their unwavering dedication and tireless commitment to maintaining order, safety, and coordination at the scenes of emergencies, ensuring the smooth operation of response efforts.
The Palm Coast Fire Department was initially established on April 4, 1973, as a volunteer fire department. Initially providing only fire protection, a new fire police squad was officially formed with eight associate members on August 20, 1975.
Throughout the years, Fire Police has been assigned critical support roles in assisting both the fire department and sheriff’s office in emergency response situations. Fire Police members are highly trained volunteers who play a vital role in traffic control, crowd management, scene security, and other critical functions during emergencies, fires, accidents, and public events.
“Palm Coast Fire Police provide an invaluable service to our community by calming traffic to maintain a safe area around the emergency scene,” stated Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill. “They provide for a safe method of travel for our residents, and a critical working space for our emergency responders ensuring everyone goes home safely.”
The Palm Coast Fire Department accepts applications for volunteers wishing to serve as fire police. Those interested are encouraged to visit the City of Palm Coast website at palmcoast.gov/fire/volunteering for additional fire department volunteer opportunities.
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