Berrydale District Volunteer Fire Department

06/05/2026

Tonight a few of our members joined together to say thank you to one of our work partners! Heather Jernigan is an EMT with Lifeguard and works most of the time in the Northend of Santa Rosa County.

Recently we have worked side by side on a couple traumatic incidents. Multiple members have came forward talking highly of Heather with her professionalism, caring, and loving attitude towards the critical patients we had encountered . She always stayed engaged in treating and focusing on doing the best she could do for each patient.

From Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department we want to thank you for the way you treat our citizens of not just Berrydale Fire District, but the citizens of Santa Rosa County!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Kaden Roberson, the first official recipient of the Clay Brown Memorial Scholarship. Kaden graduated from The Fire Academy today after completing the program thru George Stone Technical College. We couldn’t be more proud of Kaden & we look forward to seeing him excel in his career as a firefighter! While still in the Academy, Kaden hired on as a firefighter with the City of Milton! We know he will do great things!

We would like to thank all of the donors to the Clay Brown Memorial fund, without your generosity this scholarship would not be possible! Clay would be so proud of this scholarship being awarded in his name. He loved being a firefighter and would have encouraged anyone choosing to walk this path. If you are someone or know of someone interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter, we will be looking for our next recipient soon. Stay tuned…

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

05/16/2026

Today the North Santa Rosa County Fire Departments hosted a RIT (rapid intervention team) training. RIT is easily described as a team/crew whose job is to rescue trapped, injured, or missing firefighters.

All departments present include; Jay Fire Department, Berrydale Fire Department, Allentown Fire Department, Whiting Field Fire Department, and Skyline Fire and Rescue.

Special thanks to our instructors Joel Richardson, Chris Watson, and Jason Crabbe as well as our CERT team for Rehab! Lastly thank you to Firehouse subs for delivering lunch!

05/11/2026

05/10/2026

CH14, SQ14,E14 along with mutual aid from SQ11,AC11,E24,R24 responded to a two car motor vehicle crash with entrapment near the intersection of Highway 87 and Last Chance Road.

Upon arrival by Fire units, there were three patients, and two of which were confirmed in trapped in their vehicles. Hydraulic and battery extrication tools were used to free the two patients.

Two people were transported to local hospitals one of which in critical condition. Unfortunately one person did pass way from their injuries at the scene.

Thank you to all of our mutual aid partners who helped with the incident.

05/10/2026

Highway 87 at Last Chance Road will be shut down for an extended period of time for a motor vehicle crash. You will need to use an alternate route if traveling this way. 

05/04/2026

Early morning medical emergency with Lifeflight 1!

04/23/2026

Our area continues to feel the effects of prolonged drought, which increases wildfire risk. We are asking you to continue to use extreme caution for all outdoor burning or potentially hazardous activities.

Santa Rosa County Public Safety continues to work closely with the Florida Forest Service and National Weather Service Mobile Office to monitor conditions and evaluate the need for possible burn bans.

While there is currently no burn ban in place for Santa Rosa County, burning yard debris is not recommended. Residents should also be extremely careful with any campfires or cooking fires as well as be mindful when parking vehicles, ATVs, etc., in tall grass or over leaves. According to the Florida Forest Service, of all wildfires in our area last year, 70% were human-caused and avoidable, with nearly 50% of the causes coming from yard debris or equipment/vehicle use.

The Florida Forest Service has also suspended authorizations for prescribed burning and large pile burning until further notice.

Residents may take the following actions to protect their families and homes from fire danger:
- Create at least 30 feet of defensible – clean and green – space around your home.
- Clear trash and dead vegetation from your front and backyards.
- Remove leaves and debris from roofs and gutters.
- Use extreme caution when grilling.
- Properly dispose of ci******es.
- Call 9-1-1 if you see fire in your area.

Current wildfire information can be viewed online at www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information.