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Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue Proudly serving Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, and Oakhurst.

Rain couldn’t dampen the fun at our PSFRD family day 🌦️As part of our celebration of the District’s 75th anniversary, we...
10/19/2026

Rain couldn’t dampen the fun at our PSFRD family day 🌦️

As part of our celebration of the District’s 75th anniversary, we spent Saturday with the people who make PSFRD so special.

Despite the rainy weather, our firefighters, staff, commissioners, spouses, and children made the best of the day. From the bounce house and lawn games to great food, music, and plenty of laughs, everyone enjoyed a chance to relax and spend some time together outside of the firehouse.

The biggest attraction may have been the dunk tank, where everyone had the opportunity to send the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, District Administrator, District Chiefs (one of which is the Union President), and even a Fire Commissioner into the water.

A special thank you to Deacon Fred Kunder for blessing our new station, and to the Union for helping make the day a success by providing the games and dunk tank that kept everyone entertained through the afternoon. We also appreciate Chief Grimes and Chief Best for manning the grill, and James C. Bertolami for keeping the music going all day long.

We are grateful for the families who support our members every day. Events like these remind us that PSFRD is more than a workplace. We’re a family.

10/18/2026
75 years of service, and a new home for the next 75 🚒On Friday, PSFRD celebrated the grand opening of Station 75 along w...
10/18/2026

75 years of service, and a new home for the next 75 🚒

On Friday, PSFRD celebrated the grand opening of Station 75 along with our District's 75th anniversary. In true fire service fashion, Fire Chief Ken Grimes skipped the ribbon and cut a chain with extrication tools.

Thank you to everyone who joined us:

PSFRD Board: Chair Betsey McKenna, Secretary/Treasurer Heather Fleming-Koskinas, and Commissioner Jacob Knighton

Indian Rocks Beach: Mayor Lan Vaughn, Vice Mayor Janet Wilson, Commissioners John Bigelow, Hilary King, and Kellee Watt, City Manager Ryan Henderson, and staff

Indian Shores: Vice Mayor Michael Howard

State: Rep. Kim Berfield and District Aide Samantha Huffman, plus Senior Legislative Aide Ashley Colletti from Sen. Nick DiCeglie's office

Pinellas County: Commissioners Kathleen Peters and Brian Scott, and Bureau Director of Safety and Emergency Services David Hare

Fire service partners: East Lake Fire Rescue Vice Chair Maryellen Crowder and Fire Chief Jason Gennaro, St. Pete Beach Fire Chief Adam Poirrier, and St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Division Chief Lindsay Judah on behalf of Fire Chief Keith Watts

PSFRD retired Fire Chiefs: Larry Ladd and Rusty Livernois

Chaplain: Deacon Fred Kunder

As well as many of our own amazing personnel, retirees, and everyone who took time out of their day to celebrate with us.

A special thank you to the Loder family and Crabby Bill's for generously providing food for the event. Their longstanding support of our firefighters and our community has been invaluable, and they have always been an incredible partner to PSFRD.

We're so grateful to our community and partners for helping us mark this milestone. Here's to the next 75 years! ❤️

City of Indian Rocks Beach - Pinellas County Government - East Lake Fire Rescue - St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue - St. Petersburg Fire Rescue - Kimberly Berfield - Kathleen Peters - The Original Crabby Bill's - Pinellas Suncoast Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 5374

Reminder! We are celebrating Station 75 & 75 Years 🚒Join us Friday, October 16th at 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate the openin...
10/15/2026

Reminder! We are celebrating Station 75 & 75 Years 🚒

Join us Friday, October 16th at 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate the opening of Station 75 and the District's 75th anniversary!

Stop by for a ceremonial chain cutting, a brief tour, and light refreshments. Casual attire encouraged.

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304 1st Street
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
33785

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+17275951117

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