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Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) provides fire protection, fire prevention and emergency medical services to the citizens and visitors of Alachua County.

Gainesville, FL
Joined March 2016
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Our mobile stroke unit is more than an ambulance. It's equipped with a diagnostic CT scanner, clot-busting drugs, and telemedicine equipment. We're bringing stroke treatment to the patient! #MobileStrokeUnit #StrokeCare ufhealth.org/news/2023/uf-he…
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Join us today at Bass Pro Shops until 3 p.m. to check out emergency response vehicles and learn about CPR and AEDs and how you can help save lives. #CPRAEDAwarenessWeek
UPDATE: @MYACFR confirms 6 dead in fiery crash on I-75: bit.ly/2FaWAXg
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Major crash on I75 southbound near mile market 394 near #gainesvile Florida. @MYACFR says multiple fatalities and injuries reported.
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.@MYACFR Alachua County Fire Rescue officials say body armor vests are crucial so that first responders can treat victims early enough during active shooter situations. #firefighters firehouse.com/21038785
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A 160-acre prescribed burn is being conducted today in Alachua County north of Newberry. @MYACFR @mycbs4 @WCJB20 @AlachuaSheriff @THESKY973DOTCOM @WUFTNews
University of Florida @SFRC_UF is conducting a 30-acre prescribed burn today in Alachua County at Austin Cary Forest @acf_uf @MYACFR @WCJB20 @mycbs4 @WUFTNews @THESKY973DOTCOM
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Train slams into car stuck on railroad tracks near Hawthorne. Pics by @MYACFR: bit.ly/2ChtljS
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On October 14th, @MYACFR joined GEMRU at their monthly training session to share some of the knowledge that they’ve gained from their time in EMS. Our GEMRU responders love learning from these experienced EMS providers. A big thank you to @MYACFR for helping out!
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Today, Emergency Management Program Coordinators Dalton Herding and Taylor Nagle are training the new @MYACFR team members on emergency management. #myacfr
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is conducting an 8 acre prescribed burn today south of Lake Wauberg. @WCJB20 @mycbs4 @GainesvilleSun @MYACFR @FLStateParks @THESKY973DOTCOM
A fine looking group of graduate ATs, ⁦@UFortho⁩ Staff ATs, ⁦@benabo⁩, and our colleagues at ⁦@MYACFR⁩ ⁦@UF_EMS⁩ ⁦@UFHealth⁩ today! Getting ready for fall sports! ⁦@FHSAA⁩ #KeepStudentAthletesSafe
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Kids learn how to stay safe around fire and learn about the amazing heroes who keep our community safe from @MYACFR at #AlachuaBranch 2pm
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#WATCH: We were able to go along with these #FirstResponders to show you how they are training together to protect your children. #LawEnforcement #Firefighters #Paramedics #LEO @AlachuaSheriff @MYACFR #SavingLives #PublicSafety news4jax.com/news/investigat…
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The University of Florida is conducting a 75-acre prescribed burn today on Austin Cary Forest in Alachua County. @acf_uf @MYACFR @GFR1882 @THESKY973DOTCOM @wcjb
Deputy Chief Harold Theus of @MYACFR explained to me what emergency crews do when they treat someone with heatstroke and what the best practices are to avoid it. Tune in at 5 & 6 for the story.
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St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 212 acre prescribed burn today in Alachua County northwest of the intersection of CR 325 and CR 346. @MYACFR @SJRWMD
St. Johns River Water Management District @SJRWMD is conducting a 128 acre prescribed burn today in Alachua County, north side of SR 26, west of Orange Heights. @MYACFR
Dog rescued: @GFR1882 and @MYACFR extinguish fire near #Gainesville overnight: bit.ly/2GcEAJ7
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Wildfire Alert - Area of Arrowhead Point Rd and Indian Lakes Rd Hawthorne. Please be prepared to evacuate if requested by officials.