Callahan Volunteer Fire Department

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07/29/2026

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🚒 The July issue of Florida Fire Service Magazine is now available!

This month's cover features "Driven to Serve: Callahan Volunteers Earn Firefighter I Certification"
Callahan Volunteer Fire Department

Inside, you'll also find featured articles including "Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders in the Fire Service" and "Adaptive Stress: The Hidden Engine of Exceptional Fire Service," along with stories on leadership, training, firefighter wellness, community outreach, legislative updates, and departments from across Florida.

📖 Read the July issue here:
🔗 https://issuu.com/ffca/docs/july_2026_ffs_45cf44d1f5efce

✍️ Have a story to share? We'd love to feature your department in an upcoming issue! Submit general articles to [email protected], or leadership articles to [email protected] with "Leadership Article" in the subject line.

07/04/2026

Come on out and see us tonight! We’d love to see everyone celebrating safely with us.🇺🇸🚒🎇

🇺🇸🎆 Celebrate Independence Day with Us! 🎆🇺🇸

The Town of Hilliard and the Town of Callahan invite you to celebrate the 4th of July at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds!

This year is extra special because Independence Day falls on a Saturday, making it the perfect time to gather with family, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening.

📅 Saturday, July 4
🕔 Gates Open: 5:00 PM
📍 Northeast Florida Fairgrounds
🎇 Fireworks at Dark

Come hungry because we'll have an incredible lineup of food trucks and vendors ready to serve up your favorites before the fireworks light up the sky!

🍔 Food Trucks & Vendors Include:
• Mike's Yum Yum
• Susie's Sugar Shoppe
• Easy Peasy Sips & Eats
• JP Perret Cook Company LLC
• Ruby's Bubble
• Krackers Boiled Peanuts
• MUG SHOTS
• San Marco Chz Fry
• The Philly Boyz
• Sugar Magnolia Catering LLC
• Lolo Hawaiian Shave Ice & Treats
• Sal's Cuisine
• Sunset Slush of Nassau
• New Horizon
• Lasa Taste of Philippines Cuisine

Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and your patriotic spirit as we celebrate America's birthday together!

🇺🇸 Admission begins at 5:00 PM, so come early, grab dinner, enjoy the festivities, and stay for a spectacular fireworks show!

For event questions, please contact the event hosts, the Town of Hilliard or the Town of Callahan.
Live music preformed by :https://www.facebook.com/doubledownjax

We can't wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🤍💙

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Callahan Fire Rescue – Station 5! 🇺🇸

From all of us at Station 5, we wish everyone a fun, safe, and memorable Independence Day! Whether you’re spending the day with family, enjoying a cookout, or watching fireworks, please celebrate responsibly and help keep our community safe.

🚒 Holiday Safety Reminders:
• Keep a safe distance from fireworks and never point them at people, vehicles, or homes.
• Stay aware of dry grass and brush that could easily catch fire.
• Never leave grills, campfires, or fire pits unattended.
• Call 911 immediately if you see a fire or another emergency.

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🚒

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