Pinellas County sends Strike Team 1 to Florida's pan handle

September 16, 2004

    On Thursday morning Pinellas County Strike Team 1 was deployed by request of the Florida State Fire Marshall's office.  Twenty One firefighters and paramedics from five North County departments (Clearwater, Dunedin, East Lake, Palm Harbor, and Tarpon Springs) headed to the National Guard Armory in Quincy, Florida.  Firefighters and Paramedics led by Strike Team leader Deputy Chief Scott Magness of Dunedin Fire Dept. are planning on spending the next week helping with the recovery effort from hurricane Ivan.