Organized in 1886, Gainesville Fire Rescue replaced horse-drawn pumpers in 1917 and became a fully-paid fire department in 1925.
1025 NE 13 St, Gainesville, FL
Joined September 2015
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City of Gainesville officials are not enacting a curfew at this time, but continue to urge neighbors to stay off the roads this evening & tomorrow.
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As conditions worsen, all are advised to get to where they need to be by early PM today and then shelter indoors away from windows. Please stay off the roads this evening and tomorrow to enable emergency responders to more quickly help neighbors in need.
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International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is a time where the world’s community can recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.
Deep frying a turkey is delicious, but it can also be very dangerous. Please keep these safety tips in mind if you are planning to fry a turkey for Thanksgiving.
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Around 0730 this AM, firefighters responded to a vehicle accident at NE Waldo Rd and 39th Ave. FF arrived in just under 6 min to find two patients. All patients were extricated using specialized rescue tools in just over 20 min. Both patients were transported to the hospital.
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Just before 9PM tonight GFR Firefighters responded to a residential building fire near NE 22nd St and E University Ave. The fire is out and there were no injuries reported. FF remain on scene extinguishing hot spots. The fire is under investigation.
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GFR firefighters are on the scene of a working house fire in the fire and are cooling hot spots. The search for victims confirmed no occupants. The fire investigator is responding to the scene .
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Gainesville Fire Rescue is recruiting! Are you interested in a career as a firefighter/EMT?
Click the link to visit our YouTube pagd, and let some of our crew tell you what it's like and why it's worth it.
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Riding with Squad 1 today. Follow along on Instagram for a Day in the Life of Gainesville Fire Rescue.
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@GFR1882 is on scene of a 2 vehicle MVC w/ entrapment at 23RD ST/NW 13TH ST. Crews are in extrication mode. Please use caution in the area. instagram.com/p/Cpc6CBsuU2o/…
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Ruff day🐾
Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire this morning at 2325 NE 3rd Place. Two dogs were trapped inside. Crews were able to save one of the chihuahuas and transported it to the UF animal hospital.
