Public Health & Safety
Orange County Fire Rescue Department Firefighter Named 2018 Florida Firefighter of the Year
The Florida State Firefighters Association (FSFA) presented Orange County Fire Rescue Department’s (OCFRD) Firefighter Jason Wheat with the annual Firefighter of the Year Award. Wheat was selected to receive the award as a result of numerous peer nominations on behalf of his continued dedication and service. His commitment is credited with positively impacting the health, […]
Good Samaritans Honored by Orange County for Saving a Local Sergeant’s Life
Four local good Samaritans were recognized today for saving the life of Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Jamie Hoffman from a fiery crash last...
Orange County to Lead Central Florida Initiative Combating Opioid Epidemic and Drug Abuse
Project Opioid, the Central Florida initiative to combat drug abuse and addiction, launched on Jan. 30, 2019 and will be co-chaired by Orange County...
Orange County Fire Rescue Deploys Rappelling Elves to Florida Hospital for Children
What better way to embrace the meaning of the holiday season than by having Orange County firefighters, posed as elves, rappel down the external...
Mayor Teresa Jacobs Announces Orange County Fire Rescue’s Project Leave Behind to Help Prevent Deadly Opioid Overdoses
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined Orange County Fire Chief Otto Drozd III and Orange County Medical Director Dr. Christian Zuver with first responders...
Orange County Supports Community of Breast Cancer Survivors and Patients
Central Florida leaders recently joined the 2018 Downtown Hope Hike event hosted by the Orlando Health UF Cancer Center. Each year, hundreds of pink-clad...
Tap Water – An Essential Part of a Hurricane Preparedness Plan
In the days leading up to 2017’s Hurricane Irma, many Orange County residents heeded the advice of emergency officials to Be Aware, Prepare. Grocery...
Orange County Advises Residents to Practice Lake Safety During High Water Levels
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution on Sept. 18, 2018 urging operators of all watercraft vessels to slow down in...
Orange County Advises Residents to Practice Lake Safety during Hurricane Season
With the hurricane season officially underway, it is important residents have the information they need before, during and after any severe tropical system that...
The Importance of Emergency Preparedness Kits During Storm Season
As Orange County prepares residents and visitors for hurricane season, it is important to make sure emergency kits are stocked with the necessary items...
