Director James W. Willits jwillits@co.volusia.fl.us (386) 740-5120 (West Volusia) (386) 248-8131 (Daytona Beach) (386) 423-3306 (New Smyrna Beach)

The Public Protection Department is comprised of seven divisions, providing services to the visitors and citizens of Volusia County that are impacted most traumatically during emergencies resulting from accident, illness, loss of property or life. The Department attempts to mitigate the effects of those events through effective planning (Emergency Management), appropriate preventive actions (Animal Control, Beach Safety and Fire Prevention), as well as prompt and efficient response to emergencies (Beach Safety, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Services). The Department also meets statutory responsibilities as required for Corrections and the Medical Examiner.

The Emergency Services Institute and the Strategic Reserve are examples of programs within the Public Protection Department that cross Division lines; pulling together multiple resources to elevate service delivery within the Divisions thereby enhancing their services to the public.

Divisions:

	Animal Services Provides animal control services to unincorporated areas of Volusia County and several municipalities by contract. This Division promotes responsible pet ownership.
	Beach Safety Provides, life saving ocean rescue, first response emergency medical and law enforcement services to the visitors to the "World’s Most Famous Beach." This world class service is recognized as a leader in safety, service and efficiency.
	Corrections Services Provides custodial services to felony and misdemeanor criminal offenders arrested and awaiting trial or sentenced to serve time in a county institution.
	Emergency Management Provides countywide leadership in planning, preparedness and coordination of response, recovery and mitigation from natural, man made or technological disasters within Volusia County.
	Emergency Medical Services Provides coordination contract administration for the countywide emergency medical services system that includes first responder agencies (fire departments and Beach Safety), transport services (EVAC Ambulance and Air-1), and support components such as the Medical Director and EMS Grants program.
	Fire Services Provides fire, rescue, first response emergency medical services and specialized advanced and technical support services to unincorporated areas of Volusia County including the cities of Debary, Lake Helen, Pierson and Oak Hill.
	Medical Examiner Provides the determination of the cause of death in specific circumstances as required by Florida Statute 406.11. The Medical Examiner works closely with various law enforcement agencies throughout Volusia and Seminole Counties.

 

 

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