Emergency Services Division

The Emergency Services Division is comprised of the Fire Rescue Bureau and the Communications Bureau.

WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE

Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR), commanded by Fire Chief Austin Pugh, plays a vital role in safeguarding residents’ lives and property. WCFR provides fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services (EMS) throughout the county. It offers fire protection and suppression services to nine of the twelve districts located north of the bay and delivers EMS to all twelve districts, ensuring comprehensive pre-hospital care across the region.

Fire Rescue Districts

  • District 1 : Paxton
  • District 2: Woodlawn & Pleasant Ridge
  • District 3: Gaskin & Darlington
  • District 4: DeFuniak Springs
  • District 5: Windswept
  • District 6: Glendale
  • District 7: Liberty
  • District 8: Redbay
  • District 9: Argyle
  • District 10: Choctaw Beach
  • District 11: Mossy Head
  • District 12: Freeport

WALTON COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU

The Communications Bureau, led by Lieutenant Jason Hall, serves as Walton County’s Public Safety Answering Center (911 Center). Staffed by trained law enforcement and fire rescue communication officers, along with supervisory personnel, the bureau manages over 150,000 emergency and non-emergency calls each year.

Operating 24/7, the bureau ensures prompt and coordinated response by dispatching law enforcement, fire, and EMS units across the county. All communication officers are certified in Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and CPR, enabling them to provide life-saving instructions over the phone while first responders are en route.

As the first point of contact in critical situations, the Communications Bureau plays a vital role in the safety of Walton County residents, maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and urgency in every call for service.