Palm Harbor Fire Rescue

Fire-setting is not a prank. It puts lives, property and public spaces at risk.

Palm Harbor Fire Rescue and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a series of suspicious fires believed to have been intentionally set inside the restroom at Pop Stansell Park in Palm Harbor.

At this time, we believe the incidents may involve a juvenile or teenager. We are asking parents to please speak with their children about the seriousness and dangers of fire-setting behavior.

If anyone has information, witnessed suspicious activity or saw individuals near the restroom area around the time of the incidents, please contact PCSO at 727-582-6200

Two more fires and more graffiti has prompted this unfortunate result. We will reopen as soon as we can safely do so once the situation has been resolved. POP STANSELL PARK

EMS Week 2026 | Improving Outcomes, Together

This year’s national theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” reflects something our clinicians live out every single day. Every shift, our paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters answer the community’s call for help and impact lives far beyond the response itself.

Whether it’s a life-threatening emergency, helping someone through uncertainty, comforting a family member, or simply being there when someone feels alone, the work of EMS extends far beyond medicine. It is built on compassion, trust, professionalism, teamwork, and service to others.

At Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, this theme aligns directly with our mission to reduce risk and improve the quality of lives. Our clinicians embody our vision of being a pillar of safety and service while continuing to deliver modern solutions that meet the evolving needs of our community.

Most importantly, they demonstrate our values every day:
▪️ Honor through ethical conduct
▪️ Commitment to the organization and community
▪️ Professionalism in every interaction
▪️ Integrity through honesty and transparency
▪️ Duty by placing the needs of others before self

To our clinicians: thank you for the care you provide, the sacrifices you make, and the lasting impact you have on this community and each other.

To our community: thank you for the trust you place in us every day. It is an honor to serve you.

A duck!
In the fireplace!

At this point, we’d like to formally ask wildlife to stop choosing the most complicated possible locations.

Thankfully, our crews were able to help our feathered friend safely waddle away from its chimney-side adventure.

Yes, we still make house calls. No, the duck did not have working smoke alarms. 🚒 🦆