Pasco County Fire Rescue to Serve Unincorporated New Tampa Communities on Oct. 1

Unincorporated communities in New Tampa will see a significant change in emergency services starting October 1. Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR) will assume primary responsibility for fire and emergency response in areas including Pebble Creek, Live Oak, Cross Creek, East Meadows, and the vicinity of Wharton High School.

This operational shift comes as part of an interlocal agreement between Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Pasco County's involvement in providing these services is valued at $640,000.

The transition means residents in these specific New Tampa communities will have their emergency calls routed to and handled by PCFR personnel and equipment. This change aims to streamline response efforts and resource allocation across county lines for these particular areas.

The agreement was put in place to address emergency service needs in these unincorporated communities. It represents a collaborative effort between the two counties to ensure continuous and effective fire and emergency medical services for residents.

Residents in the affected areas should note the October 1 start date for this new service arrangement. Further details regarding the transition and any potential operational changes will likely become clearer as the implementation date approaches.