Category: Brevard County Fire Rescue

New Brevard County Fire Rescue Viera Fire Station 49 Now Under Construction On Bower Lane

W+J Construction will work with The Viera Company and Architects RZK, Inc. to complete a new build for Brevard County Fire Rescue Viera Fire Station 49. Located in the southwest area of Viera on Bower Lane, this future station will improve response times for existing and new businesses and residents of the area. The 8,921 square-foot, single-story fire station will be home to an apparatus bay, bunker room with a lieutenant bunker room, a day room as well as training, and an exercise room. Completion of the new Viera Fire Station 49 is slated for mid-2024. […]

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Titusville, Brevard Fire Rescue Crews Battled Fatal Blaze on Palmetto Street in Titusville Early Friday Morning

One person, and two cats, died in a residential structure fire in Titusville at 1627 Palmetto Street Friday morning. Titusville Fire Department crews, with assistance of Brevard County Fire Rescue units, were dispatched to the structure Fire at 1627 Palmetto Street at approximately 3:18 a.m. Friday morning […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Crews Extinguish Structure Fire on Merritt Island

Brevard County Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire call on Merritt Island over the weeekend. According to officials, units arrived to find fire through the roof and BCFR Engine 42 made a quick knockdown. […]

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WATCH REPLAY: Graduation Day for Brevard County Fire Rescue, New Members Receive Badges

WATCH REPLAY: Graduation Day for Brevard County Fire Rescue is an exciting opportunity to honor new recruits for their hard work and commitment. At Friday’s ceremony at the Government Center in Viera, they received their badges, were pinned by their love ones and received words of advice and encouragement. Please join us in congratulating these BCFR Firefighters who stand ready to serve the Brevard community. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue’s Training Division Participates in FLUSAR Vehicle Machinery Rescue Class

The Brevard County Fire Rescue Training Division participated in a recent FLUSAR verified Vehicle Machinery Rescue class. The class included extrication and disentanglement operations, vehicle stabilization, the use of hydraulic tools, and isolation of hazards. Special thanks to Jacks’ Wrecker Service for donating vehicles. […]

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Palm Bay and Brevard County Fire Rescue Crews Respond to Emergency Landing of Small Airplane in Palm Bay Field

Palm Bay Fire Department Engine 4, District 1, and Brevard County Fire Rescue District 8 members responded to an airplane crash at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday. According to officials, crew members were on the scene of a small airplane that landed in a field off Center Lane Road and Hereford Lane due to engine failure. There were no injuries to passengers or hazards noted and the FAA was on the scene investigating the incident. […]

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PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Brevard County Fire Rescue Promotes Doug Carter to Rank of Fire Marshal

Brevard County Fire Rescue officials announced the promotion of Assistant Fire Marshal Doug Carter to the rank of Fire Marshal. “Doug has been an invaluable member of our team for nearly two decades, consistently demonstrating exceptional dedication, expertise, and leadership,” said a Brevard County Fire Rescue spokesperson. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Equips Firefighters With High Tech Seek Thermal Imaging Cameras

Brevard County Fire Rescue received 20 new Seek Thermal Imaging Cameras on Wednesday. With this addition, every firefighter on a rescue unit will now have a lightweight thermal camera to enhance situational awareness and increase firefighter safety. The camera provides firefighters with the ability to regain orientation in low visibility or blackout smoke conditions. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Paramedic, Firefighter Cydne Hatch Retires After 25 Years of Dedicated Service

Brevard County Fire Rescue honored firefighter and paramedic Cydne Hatch after 25 years of dedicated service on Friday. Hatch started her journey in the dispatch center and, over the years, has transitioned to the field, with her last assignment being Station 40 C shift. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Lt. James Harris Receives the 2022 Tim Mills Commemorative Award

Brevard County Fire Rescue presented Lieutenant James Harris with the 2022 Tim Mills Commemorative Award. Lieutenant James Harris was surprised Tuesday morning when he returned to Station 24 to a room filled with his colleagues and family members. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Honors Crew Members, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for Life Saving Efforts

Brevard County Fire Rescue’s Office of EMS held a recognition ceremony to honor personnel from Brevard County Fire Rescue and Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for saving a life earlier this year. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue to Honor Personnel for Life-Saving Actions During Ceremony on May 15

Brevard County Fire Rescue officials will host a Recognition Ceremony on May 15 at Station 43 in Merritt Island to honor BCFR personnel for their life-saving actions which resulted in a favorable patient outcome. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue Units Extinguish Residential Blaze in Port St. John

Brevard County Fire Rescue units responded to a residential fire in Port St. John recently. According to officials, the fire was in the garage and began to extend into the house. “Upon arrival, crews found a heavily involved garage with fire through the roof over the garage,” said a Brevard County Fire Rescue spokesperson. “Brevard County Fire Rescue crews from Station 26–B Shift made a good stop on the fire, keeping it out of the rest of the house.” […]

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BCFR: Suspected Lightning Strike Kills Boater Near the Pineda Causeway and U.S. Hwy. 1

As severe weather passed through the Space Coast on Sunday, a suspected lightning strike killed one boater and injured another near the Pineda Causeway and U.S. Hwy. 1, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue officals. […]

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Brevard County Implements Ban On Open Burning Due to Ongoing Drought Conditions

Due to ongoing drought conditions, favorable to the eruption of wildfires, Brevard County has implemented a ban on open burning, such as bonfires, campfires, trash burning and other incineration, throughout the county. […]

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Brevard, Cocoa and Rockledge Fire Rescue Units Extinguish Garage Blaze in West Cocoa

Brevard County Fire Rescue crews along with assistance from the City of Cocoa Fire Rescue Department and Rockledge Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage in West Cocoa on Friday. […]

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Brevard County Fire Rescue, Cape Canaveral Fire Rescue Crews Extinguish Residential Blaze

Brevard County Fire Rescue crews, along with Cape Canaveral Fire Rescue, responded to a structure fire in a two-story residential home on Monday morning. According to officials, BCFR  Truck 41 arrived to find a working attic fire. “Crews made quick work of the incident with an aggressive search and fire attack,” said a Brevard County Fire Rescue spokesperson. […]

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