Suwannee Fire Rescue

10/22/2026

🚨 SMOKE ADVISORY – SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 🚨

Suwannee County Fire Rescue has received multiple calls for heavy smoke and ash falling. Hamilton County currently has a 200 acre wildfire that is causing smoke and ash. Residents should use caution due to smoke affecting portions the county. Smoke from fires can reduce visibility on roadways and may impact air quality, especially for individuals with asthma, respiratory conditions, older adults, and young children.

🔥 Please follow these safety precautions:

* 🚗 Drive with caution: Slow down and use low-beam headlights when driving through smoky areas. Be prepared for reduced visibility.
* 🏠 Limit outdoor activities: If smoke is present in your area, stay indoors when possible and keep windows and doors closed.
* ❤️ Protect your health: Individuals experiencing coughing, shortness of breath, or other breathing difficulties should move to an area with cleaner air and seek medical attention if needed.
* 🚒 Stay informed: Follow official updates from Suwannee County Emergency Management, Suwannee County Fire Rescue, and the Florida Forest Service.

Please do not call 911 solely to report smoke unless there is an immediate emergency or you observe a new fire that requires emergency response.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work to keep our community safe. Please share this advisory to help inform friends, family, and neighbors.

Suwannee County Fire Rescue — Serving Our Community, Protecting Our Neighbors.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Suwannee County Fire Rescue proudly announces the deployment of Lieutenant Doug Mudry and Firefighter Teddy Akers to the Florida Panhandle to assist communities impacted by recent hurricane activity.

We thank them for their service and wish them a safe and successful deployment!

10/01/2026

Suwannee County Fire Rescue is proud to announce that our Special Operations Team has officially been designated as a State of Florida Type 1 Technical Rescue Team, receiving the designation TRT-201.

This milestone comes after nearly two years of dedicated training, preparation, and hard work by our team. TRT-201 is now the only State Technical Rescue Team in Florida’s Region 2, strengthening our ability to serve Suwannee County and assist communities throughout North Florida when needed.

We are incredibly proud of all personnel who made this achievement possible. Congratulations, TRT-201!

09/29/2026

Suwannee Air Rescue would like to extend a huge congratulations to Elizabeth Mallard on earning her Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) credential!

The FP-C exam is a rigorous test of advanced critical care knowledge, and Elizabeth crushed it. Your hard work and dedication have paid off!

Achieving this certification reflects a massive commitment to clinical excellence, critical care expertise, and the highest standards of patient care in transport medicine. We are incredibly proud to have her on the team and can't wait to see her continue to thrive.

Join us in celebrating this fantastic milestone!

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Firefighters Flint, Steele, Custer, and Rens on successfully passing the National Paramedic Exam! This achievement reflects hard work, dedication, and a commitment to serving others. We’re proud to recognize these individuals as our newest Firefighter Paramedics.

09/19/2026

It’s happening today! Come join us for a fun filled day celebrating our friends with special needs and bringing our community together. 

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.