Daily Operations
The Operations Division comprises the largest portion of the department. The Panama City Fire Department operates with three Battalion shifts, with each working 24 hours on duty followed by 72 hours off duty, then 48 hours on duty followed by 72 hours off duty (1/3/2/3). Each shift has 24 firefighters who respond from five fire stations. These stations are strategically located throughout Panama City to help us provide the closest possible response to any reported incident.
Our firefighters operate with four engines, one ladder truck, one tower truck, one rescue truck, and a Battalion Chief. All units are capable of delivering basic life support (BLS) medical care. The Panama City Fire Department responds to approximately 6,100 calls per year.
The Operations Division is led by the Assistant Fire Chief Kent Taylor and is staffed as follows:
- 3 Battalion Chiefs, 5 Station Captains, 13 Lieutenants, 18 Engineers, and 33 Firefighters