FLORIDA FIRE SERVICE July 2017 8 L ealman Special Fire Control District has a rich history of providing exceptional fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and emergency management to the citizens of the Lealman Community and Pinellas County. Our ONLY mission is to save lives and protect property through education, prevention, and mitigation. The Lealman Fire District was created in 1948 when the citizens of the Lealman Community recognized an urgent need for an organization to provide fire and first aid response in the community. In the 69 years since the creation of the Lealman Fire District, the organization has evolved from an all- volunteer force to an all-career department staffed by 63 dedicated men and women. The Lealman Fire District has always been proactive and was one of the first fire departments to place in service an ALS rescue in Pinellas County in the late 1970s. We continue to be proactive today providing our citizens with the highest level of service. In 2009, the Lealman Fire District was awarded a ten-year agreement by Pinellas County to provide fire and EMS services for the Tierra Verde Dependent Fire District. The Lealman Fire District currently staffs three fire stations which operate a total of six ALS units. In fulfilling our mission, the primary units are three ALS Transport Capable Rescues; three Advance Life Support (ALS) Engines and include Engine 19 and Engine 21 with a 65-foot aerial device; and a District Chief Vehicle. In addition to the primary units, the Lealman Fire District has a reserve fleet of two Rescues, two Pumpers, and two Pumpers with a 65-foot aerial device. The reserve fleet is utilized to ensure the continuation of service due to mechanical issues and is staffed during disaster situations. The Fire Loss Management Division of the Lealman Fire District annually conducts approximately 1,300 fire safety inspections of commercial and multi-family properties. In addition to the fire safety inspections, the division is responsible for plans review of new and existing properties, final inspection of new construction, and conducting origin and cause investigations at fire incidents. Fire Loss Management also partners with the Sheriff’s Office and Pinellas County Code Enforcement in developing a successful strategy to rid the community of blighted properties and to proactively enforce code compliance. The Lealman Fire District responds to over 13,700 incidents annually making it the fifth busiest fire-service provider in Pinellas County, Florida. July 2017 FFS.QXD 6/27/17 7:50 PM Page 8