Argyle Fire District

06/05/2026

💦🚒 WATER WARS 2026! 🚒💦

What would summer be without getting a little wet?

On June 20th, the Argyle Fire District is heading to Saw Mill Court to find out who's going to win the ultimate Water Wars battle... the firefighters or the kids? 😎

Our plan is simple: drive through the neighborhood and soak anyone who wants the "smoke" (AKA WATER 💦)!

If you plan to participate, grab your:
🔫 Water guns
💧 Water balloons
🚿 Water hoses
😄 And your best game face!

Be prepared to get soaked and have some summer fun with your local firefighters. We can't wait to see everyone out there!

📅 June 20th
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Saw Mill Court

Challenge accepted? We'll see you there! 🚒💦😎

06/03/2026

Search and Rescue Training

Last night, members trained on search and rescue operations, focusing on locating and removing victims from a structure during fire conditions.

Crews practiced finding patients, packaging them for removal, and moving them to the nearest safe exit. Patients were then extricated through windows and doorways using techniques designed to provide a rapid and safe removal from the hazard area.

Members also emphasized keeping patients as low to the floor as possible during movement to help reduce further exposure to heat, smoke, and toxic gases that accumulate higher in a structure during a fire.

Training like this helps ensure our firefighters are prepared to quickly locate, protect, and remove occupants when seconds matter most.

🚒 Training today prepares us for emergencies tomorrow.

05/30/2026

🚒 Multi-Company Training 🚒

Crews from Argyle Fire District and Liberty Fire District recently came together for a joint training exercise focused on dump tank operations and drafting water.

Members utilized two tankers and an engine to establish a continuous water supply, setting up a portable dump tank and drafting operation while maintaining a flowing water stream.

Many residents may wonder why fire departments draft water. In rural areas where fire hydrants are limited or unavailable, firefighters must create their own reliable water source. Tankers shuttle water to the scene, where it is dumped into portable tanks. Engines then draft (pull) water from these tanks using their pumps, allowing crews to maintain a steady water supply for firefighting operations.

Training like this is critical to ensuring firefighters can quickly and efficiently establish water supplies during structure fires and other emergencies in areas without hydrant systems.

A big thank you to all personnel who participated and helped make this training a success. Working together strengthens our ability to serve and protect our communities.

05/29/2026

Tuesday’s training focused on the use of a 2.5-inch attack hose line. This larger diameter hose is commonly used for defensive operations and large-volume fire attacks where increased water flow is needed. Crews practiced deploying the line, advancing it into position, and operating it effectively while flowing water. The training emphasized teamwork, hose handling, and maintaining control of the line under pressure.

05/28/2026

The Argyle Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold two public workshops regarding increasing impact fees. The first workshop will be held on May 28, 2026, and the second workshop will be on June 4, 2026.

Both workshops will be held at Station 91, 67 Fire Department Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 and will start at 6 pm. Anyone appealing a decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings and should arrange for a transcript as stated in section 286.0105, F.S.

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, the Argyle Fire District honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Their courage and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the day and remember those who gave everything for our nation.

We also ask everyone traveling this holiday weekend to stay safe:
• Wear your seatbelt
• Never drive impaired
• Stay hydrated in the heat
• Use caution while grilling and enjoying outdoor activities

From all of us at the Argyle Fire District, thank you to our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward.

05/22/2026

⚠️ Traffic / Safety Alert ⚠️

Update: FPL is on the scene.

Argyle Fire District is on scene of an electrical hazard in the area of North Norwood Road and Pyle Road.

Florida Power & Light is en route to the scene. Power is currently out past Pyle Road.

Please use caution in the area and avoid any downed power lines. Treat all lines as if they are energized.

We will provide updates as information becomes available.

05/19/2026

A big thank you to the crew at Walton Air Rescue for the awesome swag!!

The men and women at Walton Air Rescue do an outstanding job every day getting patients from the scene to the appropriate hospitals quickly and safely. Their dedication, professionalism, and teamwork make a huge difference for our community and surrounding areas.

If you spend much time around the airport, chances are you have seen them taking off or landing. They stay busy and are always ready to respond when needed.

We appreciate everything you do for the citizens and visitors of Walton County! 🚁

05/18/2026

Dumpster Fire

Not every day we get a dumpster fire.

This was a fire started from controlled pile burns. Embers got in the dumpster and caught building materials on fire.