Callahan Volunteer Fire Department

05/26/2026

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Station 5. Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with family and friends, let us also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and remember those who made our freedom possible. We are forever grateful to the heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
🇺🇸❤️

05/18/2026

🚨 BURN BAN UPDATE:
The burn ban has officially expired. While conditions have improved, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant and practice safe burning habits to help prevent wildfires and protect our community.
🔥 Important Burn Information:
• Yard waste piles LESS than 8 feet in diameter do NOT require a burn authorization from the Florida Forest Service.
• Yard waste piles GREATER than 8 feet in diameter DO require a burn authorization from the Florida Forest Service.
When burning yard waste, piles must be:
✔️ At least 25 feet from forests
✔️ At least 50 feet from paved public roads
✔️ At least 25 feet from your home
✔️ At least 150 feet from other occupied buildings
🚫 Reminder: It is illegal to burn household garbage, including:
• Paper products
• Treated lumber
• Plastics
• Rubber materials
• Tires
• Pesticides
• Paint
• Aerosol containers

For additional information about burning in Nassau County, click here: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/694/Burning-Requirements

Please use caution, monitor weather conditions, and never leave a fire unattended. Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

05/18/2026

🚨From all of us at Station 5, we extend our deepest gratitude to First Baptist Church of Callahan for their incredibly generous $8,000 donation, Callahan Masonic Lodge 32 for their $1,000 donation, and Klynt Farmer for his $1,000 contribution made through the Community Stewards of Yulee.

Because of your support and generosity, both the Callahan and Hilliard Volunteer Fire Departments were able to purchase much-needed wildland firefighting gear to help protect our firefighters as they serve our communities during wildfire season.

Knowing our communities stand behind us through support, prayers, and generosity, reminds us just how special small-town communities truly are.

Thank you for supporting your local volunteer firefighters and helping us continue protecting the communities we are proud to serve. 🚒

05/10/2026

From all of us at Sta. 5, we’d like to wish all the moms a very Happy Mother’s Day! 💐🩵

05/07/2026

Last Thursday, we came together to lay Firefighter James "Kevin" Crews to rest.

We want to sincerely thank every department, agency, and individual who stood with us. From the honor guard and escorts to dispatchers and those who helped behind the scenes-your support, coordination, and presence meant more than we can put into words.

Seeing so many come together was a powerful reminder of the bond shared across the fire service. In a time like this, that unity does not go unnoticed.

We are truly thankful to everyone who helped ensure Kevin received the tribute he deserved.

Rest easy, Kevin. We've got it from here.

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Thank you to Domino’s in Callahan for donating pizzas and providing dinner for our crew Monday night. We truly appreciate the support and generosity!

04/28/2026

Today, our fairgrounds became a place of honor. 🇺🇸

With the help of friends and community members, a 12x18 flag was raised in preparation for honoring Kevin Crews, a dedicated member of the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department who we lost last week.

Kevin lived a life of service — to his community, his department, and the people around him. His impact reaches far beyond the uniform he wore.

At the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, we are proud to stand alongside our community in remembering and honoring a life that meant so much to so many.

We continue to lift up the Crews family, HVFD, and all who knew and loved him.

Never forgotten. 🇺🇸🚒

04/28/2026

TOWN OF HILLIARD, FLORIDA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝗗𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Firefighter Crews
Hilliard, FL — April 27, 2026 — The Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) announces the visitation and funeral arrangements for Firefighter Kevin Crews, who passed away in the line of duty on April 23, 2026.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, FL 32011.

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Funeral services will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at West Church located at 550974 US-1, Hilliard, FL 32046.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Prior to the service, a funeral procession will begin at the Nassau Funeral Home at 8:30 a.m. The route will travel north on US-1, turn left onto CR 108, then proceed left onto Pecan Street, past Fire Station 4, left onto W. 1st Street, and right onto US-1, concluding at West Church.

Community members are encouraged to join in honoring Firefighter Crews by safely lining the procession route. See attached map.

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
Agency Honor Guard Units and Dignitaries are welcome to attend. To coordinate, please contact Nassau County Fire Rescue (NCFR), Battalion Chief Jeff Dodd at 904-710-2979.

𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
For coordination, please contact Sgt. Brandy Turman at 904-583-0411.

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁:
To allow Hilliard VFD Chief Jerry Johnson time to focus on the Crews’ family and support Station 4 personnel, NCFR Chief Brady Rigdon will serve as their point of contact until further notice. Chief Rigdon can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or at 904-753-1627.