Eustis Fire Department

05/23/2026

🚑 EMS Week 🚑

As EMS Week comes to a close, we want to recognize all EFD personnel. Your hard work, training, and commitment to serving our community make a difference every day.

Our community is safer because of you.

05/22/2026

🚑 EMS Week 🚑

Training is a priority for the Eustis Fire Department. Staying prepared and experienced helps keep both our crews and our residents safe during emergencies. As part of that commitment, we regularly review our equipment to ensure everything is in proper working order and ready for service.

During EMS Week, we recognize and appreciate all of our EMS professionals for their dedication to improving their skills, supporting their team, and strengthening our department. Thank you for the work you do to protect our community.

05/21/2026

🚑 EMS Week 🚑

During EMS Week, EFD proudly recognizes our EMS professionals for their mentorship and clinical excellence. Our Quality Assurance Officers (QAO) and Field Training Officers (FTO) are essential to developing skilled paramedics and ensuring exceptional care.

Please join us in recognizing these outstanding team members.
🚑 Lieutenant/Paramedic/QAO Jordan Burkholder
▪️ Started with EFD in 2009
▪️ Became a Cleared Paramedic in 2012
▪️ Became an FTO in 2016

🚑 Sr. Engineer/Paramedic/FTO Chris Benway
▪️ Started with EFD in 2014
▪️ Became a Cleared Paramedic in 2023
▪️ Became an FTO in 2024

🚑 Firefighter/Paramedic/FTO Iman Mencia
▪️ Started with EFD in 2022
▪️ Became a Cleared Paramedic in 2023
▪️ Became an FTO in 2024

Your leadership is helping build the next generation of EMS professionals at EFD. Thank you!

05/20/2026

🚑 EMS Week is officially underway. 🚑

EFD proudly joins communities across the nation in recognizing the dedication of our EMTs and paramedics. This week shines a spotlight on the training, teamwork, and readiness that define our EMS professionals.

Check back tomorrow and throughout the week as we share more about the work they do and the impact they make every day.

05/15/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨
The Eustis Fire Department is accepting applications for two Firefighter/EMT positions with Paramedic certification preferred.

We are looking for motivated professionals who are ready to serve the community, train hard, and contribute to a strong department culture focused on growth, professionalism, and teamwork.

You are a good fit for Eustis Fire if you have:
✅ Firefighter/EMT Certifications
✅ State of Florida certifications
✅ Paramedic certifications

Why work with Eustis Fire?
🚒 Progressive and supportive leadership
🚒 Strong training culture
🚒 Opportunities for advancement and development
🚒 Growing department focused on the future
🚒 Family-oriented team environment

Visit eustis.org/jobs to apply today!

05/15/2026

Remember, we will be at the Lake County Florida Hurricane Expo this weekend!

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DON'T FORGET!!!🌀🌀🌀 Join us this Saturday for the 2026 Hurricane Expo and get ready for hurricane season with preparedness tips, interactive displays, emergency resources, and giveaways. Residents will also have the chance to enter to win a FREE generator!

📍 Lake County Fairgrounds (2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis)
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet local resources and emergency management staff, learn how to build your hurricane kit, make evacuation plans, and find ways to help keep your family and pets safe this season.

This is a free, family-friendly event, and we hope to see you there!

05/14/2026

Thank you to Shawn Anastasia for spending three days with our department to share vital information about the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer (NFR).

Cancer remains one of the biggest threats to firefighter health, and the NFR is a powerful tool in understanding and reducing that risk. Shawn’s presentations helped our crews connect with the resources and support available to them.

05/07/2026

Lake County is under a Red Flag Warning this afternoon from 12 to 8 p.m. due to high fire danger conditions.

🚩🚩🚩Lake County is under a Red Flag Warning this afternoon from 12 to 8 p.m. due to high fire danger conditions.

When you combine dry air, strong winds, and dry vegetation, fires can spread quickly and become dangerous quickly. We are asking residents to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with anything that could create sparks.

Lake County Fire Rescue is monitoring conditions closely and will update as needed.

Florida Forest Service - Withlacoochee Forestry Center

05/04/2026

International Firefighters Day is a time to honor current and past firefighters for their countless hours and years of service to protect our communities. For many, this is more than a career, it is a way of life.

Today, May 4, we recognize the men and women that are always ready to answer the call.

We thank all firefighters, from Eustis Fire Department and beyond, for their dedication to protecting our communities.

05/01/2026

Come see us at the Lake County Florida Emergency Management Hurricane Expo on Saturday, May 16.

Save the date, Lake County! 🌀 Hurricane season is right around the corner, and there’s no better way to prepare than attending the 2026 Hurricane Expo! Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds (2101 N County Rd 452, Eustis).

This free, family-friendly event is your one-stop shop for storm readiness. Stop by for:
🌀 Hurricane supply giveaways
🚒 Safety demonstrations
📋 Expert tips from local emergency professionals

Let’s get prepared, Lake County! 💪