Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Bay County Fire-Rescue
Bay County Fire-Rescue The Board of County Commissioners for Bay County created the division of Emergency Medical Services the Department of Emergency Services the Emergency Medical Services Division after the service was transferred from a local hospital in 2013. In 2024, the Division of Emergency Services was merged with Bay County Fire Department to form Bay County Fire-Rescue (BCFR). Bay County Fire-Rescue provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) care on scenes of medical and traumatic emergencies throughout all of Bay County. ALS care is rendered via several methods to include, ambulances, quick response vehicles and fire apparatuses. Equipment Bay County Fire-Rescue utilized some of the most advanced medical equipment available for prehospital use today. Some examples of this equipment includes: Lifepak 12 Cardiac Monitors Video Laryngoscopes Handtevey Pediatric Treatment System Stryker Power Stretchers and Automatic Loading System Combicarrier II Scope Stretchers and Much More In addition to the excellent equipment, the medical treatment protocols all for advanced prehospital care that includes: Rapid Sequence Intubation Prehospital Antibiotic Administration Advanced Trauma Protocols and much more This commitment from the BOCC demonstrates their dedication to the lives and wellbeing of all Bay County residents and visitors. Events Bay County Fire-Rescue also medically supports several special events throughout the year including First Friday in Panama City, The Gulf Coast Triathlon, the Ironman Triathlon, high school Varsity football games and many other events. If you need to request medical coverage or a public relations event, please visit the Public Relations and Standby Request Page to submit your request. Payment Information Online: Bay County Fire-Rescue uses a third party biller to handle all insurance submissions and payment collections. To make a payment you may login in HERE. If you prefer to speak with someone directly please call (833) 532-2241. To email a question about your bill, you may submit it to the following email address: [email protected]