Lawtey Fire Rescue

07/31/2019

Worth a share.

07/05/2019

WEATHER ALERT- The National Weather Service has issued a Significant Weather Advisory for Bradford County until 4:15 PM.

At 3:39 PM, meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm near Camp Blanding, or near
Middleburg, moving northwest at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm. Be safe.

07/05/2019

HAPPENING NOW- Firefighters from our department, Heilbronn Springs Fire Depatment and Starke Fire Depatment are currently on scene of a residential structure fire in the 3900 block of NW County Road 125. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze. Please use caution in this area as there is an influx of emergency vehicles in the area.

07/04/2019

Wishing you all a great day!! Be safe.

07/03/2019

WEATHER ALERT- The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until 6:00 PM for our area.

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity creates heat indices of
108 degrees or higher.

Precautionary Actions:

- Drink plenty of fluids
- Remain out of the sun
- Check on relatives and neighbors who may be sensitive to heat related illnesses.
- Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing
- Drink plenty of water.

07/01/2019

HAPPENING NOW- Engine 50 is currently on scene of a traffic crash involving an overturned semi in the area of the northern bypass on U.S. Highway 301. Please use caution in this area as crews are working to mitigate the scene.

07/01/2019

Remember, the Wireless Communications While Driving Law will go into effect TOMORROW, July 1! You can now be stopped and cited by a law enforcement officer for texting and driving in Florida. Put it down and focus on driving.

06/30/2019

HAPPENING NOW- Engine 50 along with Firefighters from Heilbronn Springs Fire Department are currently on scene of an approximate acre woods fire in the area of the solid waste collection site on NW CR 229. Firefighters have contained the fire at this time. The Florida Forest Service is also on scene and assisting. Please use caution as there is an influx of emergency vehicles in the area.

06/26/2019

Be advised...

BREAKING NEWS...

***UPDATE***
The individual struck by the train is a 54 year old white male with an address in Middleburg,FL. His name is not being released until all proper notifications to immediately family is completed...

Emergency crews are investigating an incident in Lawtey involving a CSX Train and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was struck by the train and is deceased. The circumstances are being investigated. Please avoid the area of CR125 at the Railroad for the next few hours.

"We Care!"

06/19/2019

WEATHER ALERT- The National Weather Service has issued a significant weather advisory for Bradford County until 12:15 PM.

At 11:37 AM, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a cluster of showers and thunderstorms over Worthington Springs, moving east at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm. Be safe.

06/16/2019

Wishing you all a safe and happy Father’s Day!