State Government Circuit 7

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is a part of the government of Volusia County in Florida. It is a law enforcement agency that works to protect the lives and properties of citizens and visitors. The office oversees a staff of more than 1,100 employees. It administers a variety of crime prevention and public safety programs. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office operates through various specialized units, including auto theft, crime analysis, intelligence, traffic, aviation, bomb disposal and narcotics. It maintains a support service division that is responsible for fleet management and information systems. The office participates in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. It also provides police dispatching services on a contractual basis to the cities of Lake Helen, Oak Hill, Holly Hill, South Daytona, DeLand and Daytona Beach in Florida. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

The DeLand Fire Department is staffed with more than 40 certified firefighters who offer fire, emergency and prevention services. It services include fire suppression and rescue, medical responses, plans review, fire inspection and a variety of public educational programs. The department has various specialized units that include honor guard and bike team. The DeLand Fire Department has closest fire stations and apparatus. In addition, it offers smoke detector, fire safety and inspection programs. The department provides training services through drills, tabletop exercises and scenario-based exercises. Located in DeLand, Fla., the DeLand Fire Department is governed by city of DeLand, which operates community development, finance, police and public safety departments.