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Gainesville Fire Rescue Organized in 1886, Gainesville Fire Rescue replaced horse-drawn pumpers in 1917 and became a fully-pa

Gainesville Fire Rescue has been saving lives and property since 1882. The department's 145 firefighters and 15 emergency vehicles respond to over 16,000 calls a year including building fires, brush fires, vehicle crashes, emergency medical services, hazardous materials incidents, aircraft rescues, and natural disasters. We invite you to learn about our department with the links to the left. From Operations to Support Services to Risk Reduction, GFR is dedicated to providing excellent service with well-trained, caring personnel.

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power toolsoutside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These...
10/09/2026

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools
outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These
batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they
fail. For more info: fpw.org.

🌧️TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS IS APPROACHING** 🌧️As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, residents should be prepa...
10/08/2026

🌧️TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS IS APPROACHING** 🌧️

As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, residents should be preparing for possible severe weather and power outages. If you plan to use a portable generator, make sure you know how to use it safely!

⚡ **Take your generator outside!** Never operate a portable generator inside your home, garage, basement, crawlspace, shed, carport, covered porch, or any other enclosed or partially enclosed space.

Generators produce carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odorless, and deadly gas. Keep your generator outside and far away from doors, windows, and vents, with exhaust directed away from your home and people.

Take a few minutes now to prepare and review generator safety tips before the storm arrives. Find more information at www.takeyourgeneratoroutside.com

Stay safe, stay prepared, and remember: Take Your Generator Outside!

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged inlonger than needed can increase heat and stress on the...
10/08/2026

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in
longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery. For
more info: fpw.org.

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, iswarm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in s...
10/07/2026

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is
warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or
color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away
from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can
overheat and start a fire. For more info: fpw.org.

Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds,couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, ...
10/06/2026

Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds,
couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can
cause a battery to overheat. For more info: fpw.org.

Use the cord and charger that came with your device or onesapproved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger candama...
10/05/2026

Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones
approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. For more info:
fpw.org.

Gainesville Fire Rescue is teaming up with NFPA topromote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Chargeinto F...
10/04/2026

Gainesville Fire Rescue is teaming up with NFPA to
promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Charge
into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread
the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery
fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every
time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.

🚒 Three new fire trucks, officially in service!Over the course of this year, Gainesville Fire Rescue celebrated the dedi...
09/25/2026

🚒 Three new fire trucks, officially in service!

Over the course of this year, Gainesville Fire Rescue celebrated the dedication and push-in ceremonies for Engine 1, Engine 4, and Ladder 8.

The push-in ceremony is a long-standing fire service tradition dating back to the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus, when firefighters had to physically push their equipment back into the station after a call. Today, pushing in a new fire truck symbolizes its official start of service to the community.

We’re excited to have these new trucks serving Gainesville!

Keep an eye out, and you might see one of our new trucks on the road! 🚒👀

Gainesville Fire Rescue crews are working a commercial vehicle fire near Waldo Road and NE. 23rd Ave. [Picture of large...
09/21/2026

Gainesville Fire Rescue crews are working a commercial vehicle fire near Waldo Road and NE. 23rd Ave.

[Picture of large vehicles on fire with firefighters  and a fire truck positioned to attack the fire.]

Come see us today from 11am to 2pm at the Senior Center for the Senior Spotlight Resource Fair!
09/19/2026

Come see us today from 11am to 2pm at the Senior Center for the Senior Spotlight Resource Fair!

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1025 NE 13th Street
Gainesville, FL
32601

Telephone

+13523345078

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