Valparaiso Fire Department

09/02/2026

Good morning, ValP! You might have to make an adjustment to your morning commute!

Testing, testing! ✈️

The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin Test and Training Complex Sept. 2, requiring temporary closures of Highway 85 and State Road 123 between 9 and 11:30 a.m.

Closures should last no more than 90 minutes at a time, but the roads may close more than once during the testing window.

Backup missions are scheduled for Sept. 9 and 11 during the same time frame.

Plan ahead, allow extra travel time and consider an alternate route if you can.

07/21/2026

Valparaiso and surrounding gulf coast communities to include, Niceville, Destin and Eglin AFB are included in a tropical storm warning as Bertha sits off the coast. Okaloosa County and Niceville/Valparaiso Fire Administration is closely monitoring.

07/21/2026

07/19/2026

Keep an eye out over the next 12-24hrs, ValP. Make sure you have supplies and a plan for your family. No assumptions to be made as far as what the weather will do but better safe than sorry this time of year. ⛈️☔️

An area of low pressure over the eastern Gulf now has a high chance of development, and a tropical depression is likely to form by later today or tomorrow. The greatest local impact is likely to be dangerous beach conditions through midweek, as the most likely scenario keeps the system offshore. However, it is a bit too early for any more specifics. Please stay tuned for updates and refer to hurricanes.gov for the latest information.

07/04/2026

From all of us at the Valparaiso Fire Department, we wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Please celebrate responsibly, use fireworks safely, and remember that protecting your family starts with making smart choices.

Here’s to 250 years of freedom and to the community we’re proud to serve every day.

Happy Independence Day!🇺🇸🚒
Stay safe, ValP!

07/03/2026

With the 4th of July holiday activities taking place over the next couple days, your Valparaiso Firefighters want to share a couple of safety tips to insure you can have a safe holiday! 🧨🎆🚒

06/18/2026

There have been empty sandbags, a pile of sand, and shovels available at the following locations since yesterday at 2PM, and will continue to be available today. The locations are open 24 hours per day. It is self-serve with no assistance to fill or lift bags. Please bring your own shovel, and leave ours behind for the next user. “Loss” of the shovels will affect the availability of sandbags.

North County: Public Works:
1759 South Ferdon Blvd. , Crestview, FL 32536
Gate entrance is Goodwin Ave

South County:
Don & Susan Stillwell Park (formerly Essex Park)
714 Essex Park Road
Fort Walton Beach, Fl

06/17/2026

Hey there, ValP! Plan tomorrow accordingly as the area will experience heavy rains! As always drive cautiously or you may end up seeing your Valparaiso Firefighters.

05/20/2026

EMS Week 2026🚑🚨
This week, we recognize our EMS partners at Okaloosa County EMS who serve Okaloosa County and Valparaiso with professionalism, compassion, and courage every single day.

From critical emergencies to everyday calls for help, our paramedics and EMTs stand ready 24/7 to provide lifesaving care when it matters most. Their commitment to the citizens and visitors of Okaloosa County does not go unnoticed.
Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners

05/07/2026