Public Health & Safety
Faulty Smoke Alarms “Spark” Fire Safety Program in Orange County
The National Fire Protection Association reports almost three out of five home fire deaths happened in residences with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. This troubling statistic “sparked” Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) to take action. In 2016, OCFR began an initiative that provides County residents with free home safety visits to review the […]
Orange County’s Fire Fleet Keeps the Big Rigs Rolling
What has nine bays, 10 technicians, a $9.3 million budget and is responsible for keeping 388 vehicles of all shapes and sizes up and...
Forum on Vaping Highlights Health Risks for Adolescents
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings welcomed doctors from Nemours Children’s Health System during a community forum and panel discussion on vaping, which was held on...
Hamming it Up: Amateur Radio Operators Provide Vital Service to Orange County Residents
During a natural or man-made disaster, successful communication is critical to the safety of everyone. Fortunately, Orange County Government’s Emergency Management ensures all residents...
Orange County Master Corrections Officer Honored as the Florida Sheriffs Association 2020 Corrections Officer of the Year
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is pleased to announce that Orange County Master Corrections Officer Geovanie Hernandez has been selected as the 2020 Corrections...
Domestic Violence Commission Reconvened by Mayor Demings
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings recently reconvened the Orange County Domestic Violence Commission. The first meeting was held on Monday, October 21, 2019,...
Eye in the Sky: Parks and Recreation Division Introduces Surveillance Cameras on Local Trails
As a proactive public safety measure for the community, Orange County Parks and Recreation Division has installed four new surveillance cameras on multi-use pedestrian...
Orange County Fire Rescue Celebrates Graduation of 87th Recruit Class and Promotion Ceremony
Orange County Fire Rescue recently added 28 new firefighter recruits to its ranks. A formal graduation and badge-pinning ceremony was held September 20, 2019,...
Car Cameras Put the Brakes on Careless Driving, Proving Taxpayer Benefit
Orange County has invested in DriveCams, and the payoff has been beneficial to both taxpayers and helping improve safety. What are DriveCams? Devices mounted...
Storm Preparation Tip: Secure Construction Job Sites
It is always important that you make a plan and prepare your home and family for the potential arrival of a tropical system or hurricane. It...
