RESCUE DIVISION

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. III, ch. 31, pt. 3

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.301 Created; function.

Sec. 31.301. - Created; function. There is created the Rescue Division, which shall be responsible for emergency medical and/or rescue services for the General Services District, as provided in Part 2, Chapter 158. The Division shall meet applicable emergency medical and rescue standards fixed by law or regulation. (Ord. 81-104-37, § 4; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 91-1024-418, § 5)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.302 Division Chief.

Sec. 31.302. - Division Chief. The Chief, Rescue Division shall be the Division Chief of the Rescue Division, and he shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Chief shall have at least five years' experience in the administration or management of firefighting, emergency medical or rescue personnel, equipment and apparatus. (Ord. 81-104-37, § 4; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 91-1024-418, § 5)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.303 Auxiliary.

Sec. 31.303. - Auxiliary. The Director of Fire and Rescue is authorized to recognize the Jacksonville Emergency Medical Auxiliary for the Rescue Division. This auxiliary shall be a corporation not for profit organized under the laws of Florida and shall maintain a volunteer organization of certified EMS personnel to serve and assist the Fire and Rescue Department in promoting good emergency care to residents of and visitors to Duval County. The Director of Fire and Rescue shall make rules to implement this Section, authorize the expenditure of public funds and make use of personal services and public properties as may be necessary to provide support and assistance to the auxiliary. The members of the auxiliary shall be provided with public liability and malpractice insurance coverage while participating in City-sponsored events or in emergency situations, at the request of the Director of Fire and Rescue or his designee. Such insurance shall be subject to the limitations and provisions of F.S. § 768.28, both as provided by the Director of Finance and Administration under Chapter 128. Auxiliary members participating in City-sponsored events or in emergency situations shall be under the supervision of City rescue officers. (Ord. 83-1341-725, § 1; Ord. 91-1024-418, § 5; Ord. 2016-140-E, § 16)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIEXBR_CH31FIREDE_PT3REDIFetched: 10/27/2026