Lealman Fire District

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 64 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 57 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 1970's. 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 three Advance Life Support (ALS) Engines including Engine 19 and Engine 21 which are engines with a 61-foot aerial device, an ALS Transport-capable Rescue Truck, and a District Chief Vehicle in fulfilling our mission. In addition to the primary units, the Lealman Fire District has a reserve fleet of 2 rescues, 3 pumpers and 1 pumper 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 conducts approximately 900 fire safety inspections of commercial and multi-family properties annually. 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 conducts 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 is a strong ...