Disaster ReserveSupporting Your Community: The Value of Specialized Volunteer Response
Discover how dedicated volunteers strengthen Florida's emergency response capacity and how your skills can make a difference during critical times.
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Florida Department of Health Licensed ALS EMS Agency
Since 2008, ERF has helped communities prepare, respond, and recover by delivering EMS, Search & Rescue, disaster relief, and community readiness across Florida.
ERF is made up of people who are ready to serve when communities need help. EMTs, Paramedics, responders, and mission-driven volunteers work together to support emergency readiness across Florida.
Prepare with a team focused on readiness, safety, and real-world response.
Support communities during storms, emergencies, and disaster events.
Use your skills and time to make a meaningful difference when it matters most.
Grow with a mission-driven team built on responsibility, trust, and action.
Supporting medical readiness with trained responders and licensed BLS/ALS emergency medical services.
Helping locate, support, and assist people during disasters and emergency situations.
Supporting communities before, during, and after storms, floods, and other major events.
Whether you are an EMT, Paramedic, experienced responder, or someone looking for a meaningful way to serve, ERF gives you a mission, a team, and a reason to step forward.
Disaster Reserve is a flexible reserve status for Florida EMTs and Paramedics. No regular hourly requirement — activated only during major emergencies. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or activation. Credentials are reviewed and verified by ERF.

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