ASTOR, FL - Today is a historic day for Lake County Emergency Services. Lake County Fire has added their very first transport ambulance with firefighters crossed trained as paramedics/EMT's on it in service for 24 hour a day service at Station 10 in Astor. This ambulance will be known as a "rescue" in the near future. Read More...
The Professional Firefighters of Lake County are debuting our all new Rescue Me wall calendar for 2019. The calendar features pictures of our firefighters with animals from the Lake County Animal Shelter and our firetrucks. The calendar is only $10 and all proceeds from the calendar will be donated to the Lake County Animal Shelter to help pets find a furever home. Read More...
The Professional Firefighters of Lake County are pleased to announce the 2018 Firemen's Ball is set for Saturday December 8th. The ball will begin at 6PM with social hour at the Opera House on 5th Street (upstairs) in downtown Leesburg.
The evening will be kicked off at 7PM with the Lake County Honor Guard and bagpipes performing the opening ceremony. Read More...
Clermont, Fla . — Today, the Sean Parks Campaign announced the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters of Lake County Local 3990. Parks is seeking re-election to the District 2 seat on the Lake County Commission. He was first elected in 2010. Read More...
A Chili Cook Off & BBQ Competition will take place Saturday January 13th starting at 10AM at Gator Harley Davidson in Leesburg. The 5th annual event is a fund raiser to help support local firefighters that may need treatment for major medical issues that may not be covered by insurance, such as PTSD and cancer.
The cooking begins early, the tastings begin at noon and the fun runs all day. Read More...
Leesburg, FL - Lake County Commissioner Josh Blake spent the day with Lake County Firefighters and joined the action. Commissioner Blake learned what firefighters are tasked to do day in and day out and shared in some of the tasks.
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Thousands of people throughout Florida will be using portable generators to power their homes and businesses after Irma hits. Here are some safety tips to operate a generator safely. Also remember, for the safety of the linemen out there restoring power, you need to cut off your main breaker if you are back feeding your house!! (this is not a recommended method of use)
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Lake County (and pretty much anywhere in Florida right now) - you need to make final storm preparations TODAY! If you have any questions, the Lake County HOTLINE to call is 352-253-9999. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. If it is just a question, please use the hotline number.
Some prep tips:
1. Go move loose outside items inside. Read More... Download: HurricaneGuide.pdf
Mt. Dora, FL – Hundreds of friends and family members filled the room at Lake Receptions Friday night as Lake County welcomed 18 new hire recruits and recognized life-saving actions of firefighters in 2015. The 18 new firefighter recruits recently completed a 5 week training school with Lake County Fire Rescue to become candidates for hiring. Read More...
Leesburg, FL – The Lake County Firefighters toy store is open and will have some special elfs on Friday helping families shop for toys. Students from the FIRST Robotics Team 1557 – 12 Volt Bolt club will be at the shop to help the families. The team is a Lake County high school robotics team that meets in downtown Eustis and consists of 35 students from all Lake County high schools. Read More...
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