Suwannee Fire Rescue

08/18/2026

Station 6 GRAND OPENING // We’re excited to officially open the doors to Station 6! Join us in celebrating this new addition and everything it brings to our department and community. We’d love to see you there!

📍4468 US HWY 129, Live Oak, FL 32060

08/02/2026

07/28/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Jacob Haney on successfully clearing his probationary period and receiving his shield.
This milestone represents his dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our community. We are proud to have him as part of the SCFR family.

07/27/2026

Congratulations to Division Chief of Operations Johnny Howard on his promotion from Battalion Chief! This promotion reflects his hard work, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving both our department and the community. Please join us in congratulating Chief Howard on this well deserved achievement. We wish him continued success in his new position!

07/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating Captain Schneider on his well earned promotion from Lieutenant to Captain! We are grateful for his continued commitment to Suwannee County Fire Rescue and look forward to his leadership. Congratulations Captain Schneider and thank you for your dedication to our department!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from SCFR!

As we celebrate our nation's freedom, we encourage everyone to celebrate safely. If you're enjoying fireworks, keep a safe distance, never light them indoors, and always have water nearby.

Stay safe and celebrate responsibly.

06/12/2026

Recent news of a Tennessee couple who were badly burned in an explosion involving their food truck demonstrates the critical importance of fire safety when it comes to mobile and temporary cooking operations.

Requirements outlined in NFPA 1, NFPA 96, NFPA 10, and other codes and standards can help keep food trucks safer from fire and explosion hazards.

Visit our informational webpage to explore FAQs related to food truck fire safety and download a free, two-page fact sheet:
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/building-and-life-safety/food-truck-safety

06/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Lockwood, Futral, Venegas, Ramsay, Koehler, Akers, Robertson, and Nordstrom on successfully completing their probationary period.

Completing probation is a significant milestone and reflects months of hard work, dedication, training, and commitment to serving our community. We are proud to have these firefighters as part of the SCFR family and look forward to their continued success within the department.

Congratulations on this achievement, and thank you for your dedication and service!

06/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating SCFR's newly promoted officers: Captain Meeds, Captain Jones, and Captain Hall.

Captains Meeds, Jones, and Hall were recently sworn in and received their Captain helmets, marking an important milestone in their careers. We are grateful to have these dedicated leaders serving our department and look forward to their continued contributions.

Congratulations, Captains Meeds, Jones, and Hall, and thank you for your dedication and commitment to SCFR!

05/26/2026

Last week, Suwannee County Fire Rescue responded to a report of a dog trapped inside a sinkhole. Upon arrival, members of the SCFR Special Operations Team confirmed that a small dog was located approximately 40 feet down inside the sinkhole. The dog’s owner advised crews that the dog had been missing for over a week.

Special Operations personnel quickly assessed the situation and determined that a rescue attempt could be safely conducted. Using specialized rescue equipment and techniques, crews successfully lowered a rescuer into the sinkhole and safely retrieved the dog, bringing it back to the surface unharmed and back into the arms of its family.

Suwannee County Fire Rescue was able to safely and successfully complete this rescue due to the continued support from Fire Chief Miller and the Suwannee County Commissioners, whose commitment to providing specialized equipment and training allows SCFR personnel to respond to unique emergencies such as this one.

Units on Scene: ENG3, MED3, Battalion 1, FIRE4.