WHEN I AM CALLED TO DUTY,
GOD
WHEREVER FLAMES MAY RAGE,
GIVE ME THE STRENGTH
TO SAVE SOME LIFE
WHATEVER BE ITS AGE.

HELP ME EMBRACE A LITTLE CHILD
BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,
OR SAVE SOME OLDER PERSON
FROM HORROR OF THAT FATE.

ENABLE ME TO BE ALERT
AND HEAR THE WEAKEST SHOUT,
AND QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY
TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.

I WANT TO FILL MY CALLING
AND TO GIVE THE BEST IN ME,
TO GUARD MY EVERY NEIGHBOR
AND
PROTECT HIS PROPERTY.

AND IF ACCORDING TO OUR FATE,
I HAVE TO LOSE MY LIFE,
PLEASE BLESS WITH YOUR PROTECTING HAND
MY CHILDREN AND MY MATE.

Firefighter Prayer
I promise concern for others
Willingness for all those in need
I promise courage - courage to face and conquer my fears
Courage to share and endure the ordeal of those who need me
I promise strength - strength of heart to bear whatever burdens
Might be placed upon me
Strength of body to deliver safety
All those placed within my care
I promise the wisdom to lead, the compassion to comfort
And the love to serve unselfishly whenever i am called

A Firefighters Pledge
Mission Statement:
To deliver quality, safe and efficient services to the community for the prevention, control or mitigation of all emergency incidents that endanger it.


Scott McGuff
Fire Chief
Fire Station No. 54

CHIEF'S MESSAGE

WELCOME  TO  OLDSMAR

     I hope you find the information related to the City of Oldsmar Fire Rescue Department that you are looking for. If you are new to Oldsmar or have lived here forever I want to extend a warm welcome and let you know what the City of Oldsmar Fire Rescue can do for you.  Our department is an all-hazards responder and we provide many emergency services including:

Fire Suppression 

Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services

Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement

Emergency Management Planning and Mitigation

Public Education and Public Information

     Our department members take pride in the apparatus and equipment they utilize everyday in providing rapid, high quality emergency services. We encourage you to take the time to visit our facility, take a tour and visit with the city’s firefighters.

     The City of Oldsmar Fire Rescue Community Public Education programs include CPR, First Aid, Baby Sitting Course and Fire Extinguisher usage. Whether an individual, group or business, I encourage you to take a class or attend a refresher and keep up to date on these life saving skills. We view our public education and public information services as essential programs following the old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! We also have an ongoing child safety seat installation program. If you have small children or have to take the grand kids for a drive, let our trained seat installers assist you with the car seat installation to assure it is correct and will function appropriately.

     Oldsmar firefighters also conduct home smoke detector testing for those that need assistance and we will provide a working smoke detector to any home that needs one. If you own a pool, firefighters can perform a pool safety inspection and provide some pointers on reducing the possibility of a child drowning.

     We also provide effective fire prevention and inspection services that include plans review for all new commercial construction, certificate of occupancy inspections and annual fire safety inspections for all commercial buildings in the city. If you would like a courtesy inspection or have questions regarding the Florida Fire Prevention Code just give us a call, we will be happy to help.

Please remember, in an emergency situation to always dial 911.

     Thanks for taking the time to browse the web site. If you do not find what you were looking for or have questions or comments please feel free to contact me.

     Best Regards
--Chief McGuff
smcguff@ci.oldsmar.fl.us         




225 Pine Avenue North
Oldsmar, Florida 34677
(813) 749-1200
Fax: (813) 891-6814