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Hillsborough County creates permanent Peak Rescue division, approves 48 paramedic positions
Summary
The board approved establishment of a Peak Rescue section and 48 new paramedic positions after staff said a pilot program improved availability and shaved average response times by about 42 seconds. County staff estimate operating costs of roughly $5.8 million annually with projected transport revenue of about $7 million.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue presented a trial of its Peak Rescue program and the board on Nov. 5 approved creation of a permanent Peak Rescue section and 48 new paramedic positions to staff 10 peak ambulances covering high‑demand hours.
Chief Jason Dougherty said the pilot (five peak units on 12‑hour schedules) reduced unit‑hour utilization in key areas—from crisis levels in 2023 to improved availability in 2024–25—and shortened average response times by roughly 42…
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