Merritt Island Volunteer Fire Department

05/07/2026

On May 3rd Merritt Island Volunteer Fire Department participated in a Vehicle Extrication demo for the Back Brevard Hero’s Hero Fest. It was a great opportunity to show the public the skills and answer lots of questions about what we do and how we serve the community. Thank you to all that attended.

04/22/2026

MIVFD would like to congratulate our own Lt. Don Flammio for receiving Volunteer Firefighter of the Year award and our own Division Chief Matthew Stebbins for receiving a Life Saving Award at the Brevard County Fire Rescue awards ceremony last night.

01/21/2026

It is with regret we announce the passing of one of our own. Out of respect to family, more will be shared at a more appropriate time. We thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support during this time.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Merritt Island Volunteer Fire Department

11/10/2025

It’s going to be cold 🥶 tonight. Remember, to be safe and smart about where you put electric space heaters so you don’t cause a fire 🔥 in your home and never 👎 plug in electric space heaters into extension cords!

11/05/2025

Merritt Island Volunteer Fire Department would like to send out a HUGE thank you 🙏 to Tractor Supply of Cocoa for your generous donation to the department. 🚒

09/27/2025

It appears that we will have effects here in our area from the tropical storm. It may be a good time to get things prepared ahead of time.

We will begin to see impacts on our coastlines starting off tomorrow in the afternoon and lasting until the early morning hours on Monday.

FULL FORECAST>> at.wftv.com/4pHjOrU

09/26/2025

We are keeping an eye on this storm as it develops. Don’t wait until the late minute to ensure you are prepared.

Thursday overnight 00z spaghetti models for Invest 94 on tropicaltidbits.com. Getting a little tighter, which sometimes means confidence. Timestamps marked on each line. If it heads to the Carolinas timing would be Mon/Tue. Still seeing that slowdown trend. Could linger a little longer meaning rains to watch for. EURO/GFS showing some bigger numbers in spots wherever exact track goes. www.spaghettimodels.com

09/21/2025

One of the many traditions Merritt Island High School does for homecoming week is the parade and bonfire. MIVFD was proud and honored to be able support these events yet again. FF/PM Don Flammio took the reins of building the bonfire again this year with the goal of making the flames climb higher and higher each year.

Of course safety is our first concern so we have an appropriate clear area around the burn and our engine and brush truck stood by for suppression if needed.

Another great event and a fun time had by all.

09/19/2025

LT Steve Robbins started his fire service career with the MIVFD before moving on to BCFR. He was a major supportor of us throughout his career and mentored many of our current members. He will be missed and forever remembered.

LT Steve Robbins - RIP brother we got it from here