Fire Rescue

Central Florida Fire Rescue Personnel Boldly Fight Pediatric Cancer at Johnny’s BIG Shave

For the ninth year, Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) engineer Steve Kibler embarked on his annual tradition of shaving his head under the watchful...

Orange County Fire Fighters and Personnel go Door-to-Door to Prevent Heroin-Related Overdoses in Community Hit Hard by Opioid Trend

Since the beginning of 2018, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office alone has responded to more than 156 overdoses, resulting in at least nine deaths....

Orange County Fire Rescue’s Shop with a Firefighter Brings Holiday Magic to Deserving Children

Orange County Fire Rescue partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to make the holidays extra special for nearly 30 well-deserving students...

Orange County Fire Rescue Reminds Citizens “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out” During National Fire Prevention Week

Orange County Fire Rescue will participate in a variety of outreach activities in support of Fire Prevention Week, which runs October 8 through October...

Orange County Government Breaks Ground on New Fire Rescue Station

Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County Fire Rescue broke ground on Fire Station 67 on Sept. 1, 2017.  This is the first Orange County...

Orange County Experience Gives Residents Insight into Government Operations

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs kicked off the sixth annual Orange County Experience program with local residents on Aug. 25, 2017 at the County’s...

Orange County Fire Rescue Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Install Fire Protection Systems in Local Habitat Homes

Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) is in continuous search of innovative ways to improve the chance of a family’s survival in the event of...

Orange County Fire Rescue Graduates New Recruit Class

Orange County Fire Rescue celebrated the graduation of Recruit Class 76 and recognized 15 employee promotions at a ceremony held at Full Sail Live...

Special Delivery: Orange County Fire Rescue 911 Dispatcher Answers the Call

When Orange County Fire Rescue dispatcher Rene Cheek answered an early morning 911 call on November 2015, she had no idea what to expect....