Our Vision
The vision of the Levy County Department of Public Safety is to develop, manage, and operate a comprehensive emergency response organization to serve the citizens and visitors of Levy County, Florida. The Department will embrace new technologies and techniques, focusing on training and education to provide the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in a professional and caring manner.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Levy County Department of Public Safety to preserve life and property, promote public safety, and foster economic growth through leadership, management, and actions as an all risk life safety emergency response organization. This shall be accomplished through innovation, team work, and outstanding customer service with prudent utilization of public funds provided by the community.
Chief James “Mitch” Harrell – Our Public Safety Director
Chief Harrell has a history of career experience dating back over three (3) decades. He retired from Alachua County after holding the positions of Firefighter, Lieutenant, District Chief and finally, Assistant Chief. After a brief retirement, he began his position in Gilchrist County and served as Chief encompassing the responsibilities of Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management before finally joining our team at LCDPS.
Anthony Meyer, M.D. – Our Medical Director
Anthony Meyer, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UF Health and Medical Director of Levy County Department of Public Safety.
Before joining the faculty at the UF Health Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Meyer received his medical degree from Creighton University and went on to complete his emergency medicine residency at the University of Illinois. He subsequently completed additional subspecialty fellowship training in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Carolinas Medical Center where he served as Assistant Medical Director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Country EMS Agency, before ultimately being hired as faculty in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida.
Station Locations
Public Safety Administration
1251 North East County Road 343
Bronson, Florida 32621
Main Phone # 352-486-5209
Alternate Phone # 352-486-5432
Rescue Station 3
141 Highway 40 West
Inglis, Florida 34449
Fire Station 4
9990 SW 63rd Lane
Rosewood, Florida 32625
Rescue Station 5
9991 SW County Road 347
Cedar Key, Florida 32625
Fire Station 6
4591 NW County Road 347
Fowlers Bluff, Florida 32626
Rescue Station 7
101 SW 2nd Street
Chiefland, Florida 32626
Rescue Station 9
7851 NE 90th Street
Bronson, Florida 32621
Rescue Station 10
800 South Main Street
Williston, Florida 32696
Fire Rescue Station 11
2830 SE SR121
Morriston, Florida 32668