Lake-Sumter Fire Chiefs recognize Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Chief Kevin Bowman presents Lake EMS Telecommunicator Michelle Kehoe with a plaque on behalf of the Lake-Sumter Fire Chiefs’ Association in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Each year this week is dedicated to the men and women in 911 centers throughout the Country for their invaluable contributions to Public Safety. Read more »
Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge – 13 April 2013
“The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports”
2013 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge – April 13, 2013
Lake Tech Institute of Public Safety • 1565 Lane Park Cutoff • Tavares, FL 32778
- Individual & Team Competition
- Unique Kids’ Challenge Course
- Food Vendors
- Fire Equipment Vendors
- Fire Prevention Education
- Antique Fire Engines
The Course Includes:
- 5 Story Tower Climb w/hose pack
- Hose Hoist
- Forcible Entry w/the Keiser Force Machine
- Slalom Course and Hose Drag
- Victim Rescue w/175# Rescue Randy
Click here to register: www.firefighterchallenge.com
Lake EMS Communications Center Earns Fire Dispatch Accreditation
The Lake Emergency Medical Services Communications Center has earned Accreditation as an Emergency Fire Dispatch Center of Excellence. Lake EMS is only the 23rd Emergency Fire Dispatch center to be awarded this highest distinction by the National/International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
The accreditation required a year-long effort of all Communications Center staff with the resulting designation benefitting the entire County. In addition to requiring proper system oversight, fire administration control and quality improvement programs, Accreditation demands careful Fire Priority Dispatch System (FPDS) compliance and certification of all emergency call-takers and fire dispatchers.

