ERF emergency response operations and team coordination

Built to Serve. Ready to Respond.

Emergency Responders of Florida has served communities since 2008 through emergency response, disaster relief, Search & Rescue, and medical readiness.

History

Built to Serve. Ready to Respond.

Emergency Responders of Florida has served communities since 2008 through emergency response, disaster relief, Search & Rescue, and medical readiness.

ERF began with a simple idea: neighbors helping neighbors. In 2008, after back-to-back storms in Florida, a small group of volunteers came together to serve people in crisis. The group included EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, nurses, doctors, and other community members — each bringing unique skills but sharing one mission: serve with urgency and care.

What started as a grassroots effort grew into an organized response team. With leaders focused on logistics, training, medical operations, community outreach, and partnerships, ERF became a nonprofit built on trust, skill, and purpose.

That original spirit still guides the organization today: show up, serve well, and support every life touched.

Guided by Service

ERF is rooted in values of service, compassion, responsibility, and community care. As a faith-based nonprofit, we believe in showing up for people when support is needed most.

Our Services

What We Do

EMS Emergency Response

Licensed BLS and ALS emergency medical services providing critical care during emergencies.

Search & Rescue

Trained teams deploying for search and rescue missions following disasters and severe weather events.

Disaster Relief

Rapid disaster response operations during hurricanes, floods, and catastrophic events.

Volunteer Training

Preparing and training volunteers with the skills needed to serve during emergency response operations.

Community Readiness

Helping Florida communities build preparedness plans and stay ready for disasters.

Partner Support

Collaborating with organizations, churches, businesses, and civic groups to strengthen response capabilities.

Join the Response Team.

ERF is actively recruiting certified EMTs and Paramedics to join the emergency response team. If you're ready to serve with purpose, compassion, and professionalism, ERF wants to hear from you.

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Emergency Responders of Florida

Emergency Responders of Florida — a volunteer emergency response organization supporting EMS, Search & Rescue, disaster relief, and community readiness across Florida since 2008.

ERF is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, licensed by the Florida DOH for BLS and ALS emergency medical services. ERF is not a 911 service and not associated with the State of Florida's 911 system. In an emergency, call 911. © 2026 Emergency Responders of Florida. All rights reserved.