HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is launching a new Peak Rescue Division made up of roving paramedic ambulance crews aimed at improving response times to medical emergencies and transports across the county.

The county said in a press release that the new division will add 48 positions, including 20 rescue lieutenants and 26 paramedics, overseen by a section chief and a training officer. The Peak Rescue Division will operate under the existing Rescue Division and is expected to be up and running by spring 2026. County commissioners approved the new division and the purchase of five new rescue units.

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The new division will field 10 mobile units that will roam instead of posting at fire stations, operating 12 hours

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