Will the new station only serve the City of St. Augustine?

No. The St. Augustine Fire Department (SAFD) and St Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) utilize “closest unit dispatch” practices and respond outside of their individual jurisdictional boundaries multiple times a day. 

Since the existing station cannot accommodate a rescue unit ambulance, we rely on SJCFR to provide that service, using the one singular ambulance shared by the two agencies.

That one ambulance covers all service calls on Anastasia Island from the Bridge of Lions to Marineland. A new station would provide space for an additional ambulance, greatly reducing response times especially during peak seasons.

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1. Why move the fire station?
2. Will the new station only serve the City of St. Augustine?
3. How long with this take?
4. Is there opportunity for community input?
5. What other properties were considered?
6. Are there other safety concerns that should be considered?
7. Are there environmental and/or quality of life concerns that are being addressed?
8. Where can I find a printable version of this information?