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06/01/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗢𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

(OCALA, FL.) June 1, 2026 – There is an unparalleled level of reverence when witnessing the respect, discipline, and traditions upheld by Honor Guard Members during their ceremonial displays. Whether at a celebratory event or a distinguished farewell, their unwavering dedication to their craft commands attention and admiration.

Ocala Fire Rescue is thrilled to announce that its Honor Guard team has been awarded First Place in the 2026 First There First Care Honor Guard Competition. The team's exceptional skills were showcased through a variety of ceremonial activities, including inspection, colors posting, casket watch, casket carry, and flag folding.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and recognizing the hard work of our participating Honor Guard team members, including:

- FF/EMT Andrew Bowyer
- FF/EMT Michael Brittle
- Captain/PM Tim Carver
- FF/EMT Emanuel Del Rio
- Captain/PM Nicole Kopolovits (not pictured)
- FEO/PM Christopher Maxon
- FEO/PM Jacqueline Nettles

Their exceptional ceremonial mastery has earned them the distinction of first-place winners. We are immensely proud of their dedication and commitment to honoring the traditions that define our service.

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06/01/2026

Monday victories just hit differently. Congratulations to Ocala Fire Rescue’s Honor Guard (HG) who secured the first place at this morning’s First There First Care HG Competition!

05/31/2026

Thanks for the teaser, E-ONE Fire Trucks (Official Site) and Matheny Fire & Emergency. We can’t wait to have Engine 8 on the road.

05/29/2026

A vehicle collision on SW 33rd Avenue and SW 34th Street resulted in a rollover that left two entrapped.

At approximately 5:36 p.m., Ocala Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision with rollover. Engine 4, Rescue 4, Squad 7, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer responded.

Crews arrived to find a sedan with moderate front-end damage and a compact SUV on its side. The driver of the sedan was ambulatory. The driver and passenger of the SUV required extrication.

Using Squad 7 as an anchor, crews stabilized the SUV and made entry through the trunk to assess the patients. Once patients’ needs were identified, crews removed the sunroof and extricated the patients.

Both SUV occupants were transported to the hospital for evaluation.

The Ocala Police Department and Marion County Fire Rescue also responded.

05/29/2026

UPDATE (5/29 at 11:30 a.m.): The gas line has been secured. All buildings have been cleared. Traffic along SW 27th Avenue will resume its regular patterns shortly.

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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT🚨
Traffic along SW 27th Avenue is being diverted at West Silver Springs Boulevard and SW 10th Street due to a gas leak in the area.

Buildings in the immediate vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution.

No injuries have been reported.

Ocala Fire Rescue, the Ocala Police Department, TECO Gas Company, and Marion County Fire Rescue will remain on scene until the leak is secured.

05/27/2026

Between closing off EMS Week (May 17-23) and preparations to honor the fallen on Memorial Day (May 25), our newest hire quietly began his career with OFR. But the silence lasted long enough. Please help us give a warm welcome to Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Hurt, who officially joined the team on May 22nd and has quickly blended in with C-shift.

L to R: Deputy Chief Richie Lietz, Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Hurt, and Fire Chief Clint Welborn.

05/27/2026

🇺🇸 Saturday, June 27, 2026 is National PTSD Awareness Day 🇺🇸

Join us at Tuscawilla Park at 8:00 AM for a 2.2-mile awareness walk featuring mental health resources to help raise consciousness about the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

This event supports local resources available to those affected by PTSD.

To support the cause, Marion County is selling quality dry-fit t-shirts for $26–$30, with proceeds benefiting local organizations that help our Hometown Heroes living with PTSD.

Purchase your shirt here: https://mission1776.org/ptsd-shirts

Together, we can bring awareness, support healing, and stand beside those who have sacrificed so much for our communities.

05/25/2026

May our actions honor the undeniable legacies of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, on this day and always.

05/20/2026

May 19, 2026: **Sweetwater Mobile Home Fire**

At 4:00 p.m., Marion County and Ocala Fire Rescue units were dispatched to reports of a mobile home structure fire in the Sweetwater Oaks Mobile Home Community. Multiple 911 callers reported smoke and flames visible.

Crews from Golden Ocala Station 20 arrived on scene at 4:11 p.m. to find the carport fully engulfed in flames, with fire extending into the residence.
Additional MCFR units from Anthony Station 1, Meadow Wood Farms Station 12, Friendship Station 21, and Ocala Fire Rescue Stations 1 and 4 assisted with suppression efforts. Primary and secondary searches of the structure were conducted, with no one found inside.

The fire was declared under control at 4:15 p.m. The cause of the fire was determined to be a charging E-Bike. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters on scene.

05/19/2026

Today, during the city of Ocala’s Council Meeting, we had the joy of celebrating Battalion Chief Pat Feagle’s 25 years of dedicated service to Ocala Fire Rescue.

Chief Feagle has been characterized by strong leadership, operational excellence, and his deep commitment to public safety. Rising through the ranks since the early 2000’s, he is widely respected within his department and across the fire service community.

Chief Feagle has spent over two decades on the department’s Special Operations Team and Task Force, responding to complex, high-risk incidents. He has deployed multiple times with Task Force and Incident Management Teams, including responses to Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Helene, supporting large-scale disaster operations across Florida.

A passionate advocate for training and development, he serves as a Training Task Force Chair at both the regional and state levels and has instructed at conferences nationwide. He also contributed locally by working for more than a decade at the Florida State Fire College and helping develop a high school Emergency Medical Responder program.
Chief Feagle holds a bachelor’s degree, Fire Officer IV certification, and numerous leadership credentials. His service has earned him multiple honors, including Life Saving Awards, Unit Citations, and Humanitarian Awards. Known as a “go-to” leader and mentor, he is committed to developing others and building strong teams.

He was also one of three founding members of the Ocala Police SWAT Medic Program, strengthening coordination between fire rescue and law enforcement.

Above all, Chief Feagle values his family. Alongside his wife, Ellie, he has raised four children—Michaela, Aidan, Delaney, and Riley—whom he considers his greatest accomplishment.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, BC Feagle! We appreciate your dedication to this fire service family and this community!

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