Lake County's Department of Public Safety serves a vital role in the community, providing and coordinating lifesaving services. These include response to fires and hazardous materials incidents, special operations, emergency management and E9-1-1 communications, disaster response and animal services. The Department's purpose, training, and orientation are all focused on providing these essential services to the public.

For more information about Public Safety services, click on the divisions below. The Department of Public Safety Administrative Offices can be reached at (352) 343-9458 and are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Animal Services - (352) 343-9688
• Communications Systems - (352) 343-9436
• Emergency Management - (352) 343-9420
• Fire Rescue - (352) 343-9458

Emergencies: Call 9-1-1