Category: Brevard County Fire Rescue

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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