Fire Rescue
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...
Black History Month Spotlight: First Black Female Municipal Fire Safety Inspector in Orange County
Almost 40 years ago, a social worker talked to students about having the heart to serve others at an Evans High School’s Career Day....
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,...
Female Firefighters Team up with Researchers for a Lifesaving Fit
Personal protective gear, also known as bunker gear, is what firefighters wear when entering a fire scene or other potentially dangerous situation. While fit...
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....
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 Fire Rescue Graduates Most Female Firefighters on Record
The Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) swore in Class 84 on Jan. 11, 2019, the third and final class in a series of...
Top Newsroom Stories of 2018
In 2018, Orange County experienced historic milestones, accomplishments and successes that will benefit local residents for years to come. Government services continued to be...
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...