Fort Walton Beach Fire Department

Fort Walton Beach Fire Department City of Fort Walton Beach Fire Department is a two station Advanced Life Support Fire Service. T6 E6

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FWB Engine 6 crew and Fire Marshal 6 at Pryor Middle School teaching fire extinguisher safety and letting the kids have ...
08/28/2026

FWB Engine 6 crew and Fire Marshal 6 at Pryor Middle School teaching fire extinguisher safety and letting the kids have a little exposure to the big fire extinguisher!

As most of you know, there has been large numerous fires in the State of Texas over the last several days. Texas has req...
08/28/2026

As most of you know, there has been large numerous fires in the State of Texas over the last several days.

Texas has requested assistance, and Florida has answered. Several departments from the Panhandle including Fort Walton Beach Fire Department, will be sending crews and personnel out tomorrow morning to assist in any way they are needed.

Please keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers as they embark on thier travels, and time away from families to assist those in need.

08/26/2026

Sad day in the city of Jacksonville. Our prayers go out to everyone affected

Earlier this morning, downtown crews were dispatched to a commercial structure fire. Battalion 6 arrived on scene to fin...
08/25/2026

Earlier this morning, downtown crews were dispatched to a commercial structure fire. Battalion 6 arrived on scene to find smoke coming from a warehouse.

​E06 executed a rapid primary search, quickly locating the source of the fire—a boat inside the building. T6 moved in fast and extinguished the flames immediately, preventing further damage.

​We are glad to report no injuries.

​A huge thank you to OkaloosaIslandFirefighters E4 and Ocean City Wright FC District T3, for their swift assistance on scene!

**An additional thank you to C06, E03, C04, E04, BAT1, AC4, FM6, FTAC1, ADM6, FWBPD, and all EMS units that were on scene 🔥**

We are offering smoke alarms to people who live within the city limits
08/24/2026

We are offering smoke alarms to people who live within the city limits

08/20/2026

‼️TRAFFIC ALERT – US HIGHWAY 98‼️

The outside east bound lane of US Highway 98 at Third Avenue SW is currently closed due to a sinkhole.

The sinkhole developed after a traffic crash in which a vehicle struck a fire hydrant, causing damage to a water main.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route. Please use caution if traveling through the area and expect possible delays.

We will provide updates as they become available.

There are numerous reports of water over the roadway all throughout the Fort Walton Beach area. Please avoid travel peri...
08/19/2026

There are numerous reports of water over the roadway all throughout the Fort Walton Beach area. Please avoid travel period, but if you have to, please DO NOT drive through any large puddles you can not safely assess the depth. Roads can be washed out under what looks like a small puddle, or you can loose sight of the roadway and end up in a ditch full of water. Only a foot of water can cause a vehicle to float and only 6in of water can cause some vehicles to be incapacitated.

08/19/2026
On the afternoon of July 17, Engine 6 responded to a reported choking emergency involving a 14-month-old child. Upon arr...
08/14/2026

On the afternoon of July 17, Engine 6 responded to a reported choking emergency involving a 14-month-old child. Upon arrival, firefighters were relieved to find the toddler alert, breathing normally, and showing no signs of distress.
While assessing the child, her mother explained that her daughter had begun choking on a teething cookie.

Recognizing the danger, she immediately performed back blows, successfully clearing her daughter’s airway before Engine 6 even arrived on the scene.

When firefighters commended her quick and decisive actions, she offered a simple response: “I learned from you.”

She had recently attended one of our Fort Walton Beach Fire Department community CPR and choking emergency classes, where she learned how to recognize and manage an infant airway obstruction. Her composure under extreme pressure turned classroom training into a lifesaving reality.

In recognition of her courage and quick thinking, the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department was proud to present her with a Life Saving Award at this past Tuesday's City Council meeting!

This call is a powerful reminder of why we are so committed to providing CPR and first aid education to our community. In an emergency, those first few moments matter most. We applaud this mother's bravery and are incredibly proud to see our community education programs helping save lives—one class at a time.

Learn the skills that could save a loved one's life.

Yesterday, Wednesday, July 12th, the City of Fort Walton Beach Fire Department units BAT6, T6, and E06 responded to a ge...
08/13/2026

Yesterday, Wednesday, July 12th, the City of Fort Walton Beach Fire Department units BAT6, T6, and E06 responded to a general fire alarm at Crane Aerospace & Electronics (84 Hill Avenue).

​Thanks to swift action, the fire was quickly extinguished, and we are happy to report that no injuries occurred.

​Battalion Chief Nate Sutrick (B-Shift) held command of the scene, and Fire Marshal Jerry Marrison conducted the incident assessment.

​A special thank you to our mutual aid partners Ocean City Wright FC District E11, E03, and OkaloosaIslandFirefighters T3 for their crucial assistance in keeping our community safe!

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