FIRE RESCUE HEADQUARTERS AND OKEECHOBEE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

707 NW 6th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 763-5544

The Fire Rescue Administration and the Emergency Management offices operate out of this facility. The facility contains several meetings rooms and is used for classroom training sessions as well as serving as the Emergency Operations Center during large scale emergency incidents and Natural Disasters.

FIRE STATION 1

501 NW 6th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972

This facility serves the areas of Basswood, Dewberry Gardens, Lazy 7, Four Seasons Estates, Cypress Quarters, Spot in the Sun, and Platts Bluff. This station houses one Paramedic Engine, two Paramedic Ambulances and several auxiliary apparatus. The station is staffed on a 24 hour basis with 4 personnel. The logistic functions of uniforms, turnout gear, equipment and supplies are performed from this facility.

FIRE STATION 2

3511 SE 38th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974

This facility serves the areas of Treasure Island, Taylor Creek, Taylor Creek Isles, Kings Bay, Pioneer Estates and Highway 78 to the Glades County Line.

The station houses one Paramedic Engine, one Paramedic Rescue, and other support apparatus. The station is staffed on a 24 hour basis with four personnel.

FIRE STATION 4

1199 NE 168th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972

This facility serves the north end of the county including Country Hills Estates, Pine Creek, Indian Hammock, Fort Drum, The Prairie, Bassinger and Florida’s Turnpike. This station houses one Paramedic Engine, one Paramedic Rescue, and is staffed on a 24 hour basis with two personnel.

FIRE RESCUE FLEET SERVICES

309 NW 9th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972

Maintenance and repair of all fire rescue vehicles are performed at this facility. Additionally, Fire Rescue Fleet Service performs the maintenance and repairs to all staff vehicles from the various departments under control of the County Administrator.