Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Oct. 13 CCVFD Dinner at the Island Grove retired Masonic Lodge. Spaghetti with meat sauce. Salad and garlic bread. Drink and a dessert. $10. 5 pm-

09/04/2026

Sept. 8th CCVFD Dinner at the retired Masonic Lodge in Island Grove. Tuesday. 5 pm-
Beef Stroganoff over noodles,carrots, peas, and a choice of homemade desserts. Tea or lemonade. $10. Proceeds help the CCVFD.

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. ⬇️