Case Study: Pasco County Fire Rescue achieves 24/7 asset visibility and $3,500/month per station savings with Zebra RFID

Zebra RFID is Key to Asset Visibility at Pasco County Fire Rescue

Pasco County Fire Rescue, a 29‑station department with 675 members covering 850 square miles, needed a more transparent, secure and cost‑effective way to manage supplies, PPE and controlled medications. Their manual sign‑out and ordering processes created blind spots in inventory, rising supply expenses and risks around narcotics tracking, so in 2019 they sought a purpose‑built solution to improve accountability and safety.

Partnering with Silent Partner Technologies, Pasco County deployed Zebra RFID — RFD8500 handheld sleds and FX9600 fixed readers — plus an iOS tracking app to automate warehouse and on‑truck inventory. The system provides 24/7 real‑time visibility, cuts carrying costs up to 50% (about $3,500 monthly per station), improves resource allocation and safety (including clean‑cab initiatives), and offers a scalable platform with future integrations for enhanced narcotics security.

Pasco County Fire Rescue

John Schmidt

Health, Safety and Training Chief