Seminole County Fire Department

06/01/2026

🚨 Life Saving Award Recognition 🚨

We recently recognized the outstanding efforts of Engine 23, Rescue 23, and Tower 25’s C Shift for their actions that made a life-saving difference. What makes this call unique is the fact that Engine 23 attached themselves, in addition to Tower 25, providing additional personnel to assist on scene, ensuring every possible measure was taken for the patient. Because of their dedication and quick response from all units, there was a positive outcome for the patient. Early CPR by the family of the patient was also used.

👏 Congratulations to all involved—your hard work does not go unnoticed.

🔥Engineer/Paramedic David Garcia
🔥Battalion Chief John Bennett
🔥Lieutenant Matt Foster
🔥Firefighter Ken Johnson
🔥Firefighter/Paramedic Will Gallagher
🔥Firefighter/Paramedic Josh Gundal
🔥Engineer Luis Villalta
🔥Firefighter Jacob Gomberg

05/31/2026

This morning ⏰ at 4:49 am
📍Lake Harney response in Mims with Volusia County Fire Rescue
🔥fire at mobile home, most likely vacant structure. No injuries.
✅Good job by all with joint response for our Volusia neighbors
🚒Units from Seminole - A Shift:
E42 / ALERT1 Seminole County Sheriff's Office/ BC4 / E41 / E43 / EMS1 / R41 / R42 / TECH1 / TK24 / TK42 / TK43 / WD41 / WD42
Oviedo Fire Department: BC44 / E48/ T46

05/31/2026

🎂🎈🎁 Happy birthday dear Firefighter/Paramedic Jose Neluna and thank you for all you do for the recruits and training overall.

05/29/2026

Recruit Class 26-01 put in another strong week of training—focusing on the fundamentals that make the difference on the fireground. 🔥💪

This week, recruits sharpened their skills in hose management, learning how to efficiently move hose through tight corners and challenging environments as well as working to control high pressurized hose lines. They also trained on foam operations, gaining hands-on experience with tools critical for specialized fire suppression.

05/29/2026

FOX 35 Orlando's Good Day Orlando highlights Seminole County Fire Department's Recruit Class 26-01 training at the Altamonte Mall
🎤Battalion Chief Patrick Criswell
City of Altamonte

The new class of Seminole County Fire Department recruits will be training for high-rise emergencies at the Altamonte Mall. The exercise will prepare firefighters how to respond to fires and other emergencies at apartments and tall buildings.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to these C Shift personnel on 10 Years of Service🎉
💪Firefighter/PM Tyler Crossman
💪Firefighter/PM Samuel Ramirez

05/27/2026

Class 26-01 pays respect to remember Lt. Frank Kucera. Kucera’s name is at one of the street signs at the Training Center.
Line of Duty Death May 27, 2005

05/27/2026

SCFD REMEMBERS: Today, the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) honors and recognizes the selfless service of Lt. Frank J. Kucera. He was the first LODD (Line of Duty Death) from SCFD. On May 27, 2005, 21 years ago, he suffered a heart attack after firefighter training. He joined SCFD in June 1981. Lt Kucera … SCFD honors and remembers you ❤

05/26/2026

🚑🩺Training Tuesday🩺🚑
This past week, our 26-01 recruits sharpened their EMS life-saving skills—as upwards of 84% of calls are EMS related. From patient assessments to critical interventions, these recruits got hands-on experience perfecting those skills for the real world.
Recruits also took on the challenge of rappelling, pushing past their comfort zones and strengthening both their technical skills and mental toughness. 🧠
From the ground to the rope, Class 26-01 continues to rise to the challenge.💪

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the United States flag is flown at half-staff until noon as a visible sign of mourning and remembrance for the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This tradition honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and our freedoms.
At noon, the flag is raised to full staff, symbolizing the nation’s resolve to carry on in the face of loss and to never forget those who died in service to our country.
Today, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to the fallen heroes who laid down their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸
📷 Seminole County Fire Department Honor Guard