Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department

08/11/2026

On August 6th at around 8 PM at SE 225th Cross Creek Fire Department received a reported Truck fire. Engine 63 arrived and find a fully involved 2015 Pickup truck. Crews managed to bring contain the fire to just the Truck, and bring it under control. However the Pickup Truck was a total loss. No one was injured, so the end results had a positive. Good safe but aggressive fire suppression.

08/11/2026

Quick Response and Teamwork Saved a Life in Cross Creek

On Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., a 911 call was received reporting an unresponsive adult male in Cross Creek, near SE 174th Place. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Cross Creek Fire Rescue personnel were immediately dispatched.

Upon arrival, Deputy Sheriff Maharaj quickly determined that the patient was not breathing and had no pulse. He immediately attached an AED and began CPR.

Deputy Fire Chief George Doran arrived moments later and assisted with CPR while initiating rapid cardiac arrest protocols. Deputy Sheriff Adam also arrived and assisted with the administration of Narcan. Fire Chief George Jacobs then arrived and took over management of the patient’s airway, providing high-flow oxygen.

Within minutes, their combined efforts produced a positive result, the patient regained a pulse and began breathing on his own.

This incident is an outstanding example of what quick response, decisive action, training, and teamwork can accomplish during a life threatening emergency. The coordinated efforts of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Cross Creek Fire Rescue proved to be lifesaving.

Outstanding work by everyone involved. Well done

ACSO 26-0006435

08/05/2026

CCVFD DINNER. August11th 5- ?” Island Grove
BBQ Sandwiches, tater tots, green beans, dessert & drink. $10.

07/08/2026

The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 30-acre prescribed burn at Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area in Alachua County, situated in the Upper Ocklawaha River Basin.

07/08/2026

A 30-acre prescribed burn will take place at Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area. ⬇️

07/08/2026

06/26/2026

From sampling bass to saving lives
Division of Freshwaters Fisheries Management biologists in Gainesville recently retired an electrofishing boat and donated it to the Cross Creek Fire Department. The CCFD plans to put it to use as a rescue boat. Being one of the largest electrofishing boats at 18 feet long and 8 feet wide, it was used for fish monitoring and management activities in north central Florida for almost 20 years. This large flat-bottom boat is very stable with a shallow draft, making it excellent for rescue operations. The FWC is glad to donate this boat to assist the CCFD with their mission responding to emergency situations on local lakes.

05/28/2026

From the Chiefs Corner/Heart

Words can’t fully express how grateful I am to the community of Cross Creek & Island Grove. Your generosity and kindness during the large Wild land Fire early this month was an absolute blessing. Thank you all from the bottom of my/our heart for showing up, caring so deeply, and offering such wonderful support." God Bless