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280 personnel with 16 stations that cover the City of Tallahassee and Leon County.

Today we pause to remember Staff Lieutenant Sarah Cooksey and honor her service to the Tallahassee Fire Department.From ...
10/03/2026

Today we pause to remember Staff Lieutenant Sarah Cooksey and honor her service to the Tallahassee Fire Department.

From May 20, 2002, until her passing on October 3, 2021, Cooksey served our department and community with dedication and commitment.

We remember our fallen firefighters and honor the lasting impact of their service.

🔥 Flashback Fire Friday 🔥 On April 17, 1965, a fire tore through the Tallahassee Pharmacy at 1020 N. Monroe St., destro...
10/02/2026

🔥 Flashback Fire Friday 🔥

On April 17, 1965, a fire tore through the Tallahassee Pharmacy at 1020 N. Monroe St., destroying half of the building’s roof and gutting the interior. Firefighters from all four city stations responded to the 3:20 p.m. call, with about 20 firefighters working to bring the fire under control by 4 p.m.

A separate trash fire was discovered at the rear of the building, leading Deputy Chief Morris Wainwright to question whether it had sparked the blaze or if it had been ignited by the fire itself.

On Friday, October 2, at approximately 1:22 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a residential ...
10/02/2026

On Friday, October 2, at approximately 1:22 a.m., the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Teal Lane. Crews arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from a two-story residential structure.

Firefighters made entry into the structure and found heavy smoke and fire on the first floor. Crews quickly began extinguishing the fire while searching the structure for any possible occupants. No people were found inside the home at the time of the fire, but during the search, one cat was rescued from the structure. Unfortunately, two cats were found deceased.

The fire was quickly brought under control. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene to assist with the investigation.

The Tallahassee Fire Department reminds residents that working smoke alarms are one of the most important tools for protecting your family from a home fire. Smoke alarms provide an early warning, giving occupants valuable time to escape safely. Residents should have smoke alarms on every level of their home and near all sleeping areas and test them regularly to ensure they are working properly.

That's a wrap on Week 5 of Citizens Fire Academy 🤙From rappelling and HazMat operations to vehicle fires, participants g...
10/01/2026

That's a wrap on Week 5 of Citizens Fire Academy 🤙

From rappelling and HazMat operations to vehicle fires, participants got an up-close look at some of TFD's specialized training and response capabilities during Special Operations Day.

After 31 years of dedicated service, Battalion Chief Mark Dazevedo is officially retiring from the Tallahassee Fire Depa...
09/30/2026

After 31 years of dedicated service, Battalion Chief Mark Dazevedo is officially retiring from the Tallahassee Fire Department!

Since joining TFD on March 11, 1996, Chief Dazevedo has built an incredible career, retiring as our longest-serving active member.

Today, he worked his final shift and celebrated alongside family, friends and fellow firefighters. His leadership, experience and commitment to our department and community have left a lasting impact.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Dazevedo on an incredible 31-year career and wishing him all the best in his well-earned retirement!

Our turn… 3C is to the Star of Life Challenge. 👏😆🔥
09/30/2026

Our turn… 3C is to the Star of Life Challenge. 👏😆🔥

Getting to the roof is not always as simple as raising the ladder. 🚒Yesterday, Station 16 trained on commercial roof acc...
09/29/2026

Getting to the roof is not always as simple as raising the ladder. 🚒

Yesterday, Station 16 trained on commercial roof access, where parapet walls can leave an 8-10 foot transition between the aerial ladder and the roof. Crews practiced positioning, ladder placement and safe roof access techniques for one of the unique challenges presented by large commercial buildings.

Train for the challenge before it becomes the call💪

TFD Responds to Structure Fire on Apalachee ParkwayAt approximately 10:03 p.m. on September 27, the Tallahassee Fire Dep...
09/28/2026

TFD Responds to Structure Fire on Apalachee Parkway

At approximately 10:03 p.m. on September 27, the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD) was dispatched to a reported outside fire in the 3500 block of Apalachee Parkway.

Firefighters arrived to find a large fire in a wooded area involving a vacant pole barn and threatening a nearby structure. Due to difficulty accessing the fire, crews extended approximately 450 feet of supply line into the wooded area with additional attack lines attached to begin suppression efforts.

Crews brought the fire under control within approximately 10 minutes, containing the fire with minimal spread and preventing it from reaching the nearby structure. No occupants or pets were located, and no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is undetermined.

Responding units included E6, E16, E3, T16, B3, and FM1. TFD was assisted on scene by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Tallahassee Police Department, and Leon County EMS.

🏆 National Championship Results! 🏆Tallahassee Fire Department’s Gene Liford and Brandon Corley represented TFD at the Fi...
09/27/2026

🏆 National Championship Results! 🏆

Tallahassee Fire Department’s Gene Liford and Brandon Corley represented TFD at the Firefighter Challenge U.S. National Championship in Erie, Pennsylvania from Sept. 23-26, bringing home some impressive finishes!

🥈 2nd in the nation - Male Hybrid Relay
🥈 2nd in the nation - Coed Hybrid Relay
🥉 3rd - Coed Tandem - Liford
🥉 3rd - Division 1 Male Individual - Liford
🥉 3rd - 30-39 Male Individual - Liford

Liford’s individual performance earned him a 3rd-place national finish, while he and Corley helped their relay teams earn 2nd in the nation. 💪

Congratulations to both on an outstanding showing and for representing TFD on the national stage!

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