Crestview Fire Department

06/18/2026

🌪️🌧️ SEVERE WEATHER ALERT – TORNADO WATCH & FLOOD WATCH FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY 🌧️🌪️

A Tornado Watch is in effect from June 18, 7:55 AM CDT until June 18, 5:00 PM CDT.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until June 19, 6:00 PM CDT.

Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and flooding of low-lying areas.

Be Prepared:
✅ Monitor weather conditions and local alerts throughout the day.
✅ Have multiple ways to receive warnings, including Wireless Emergency Alerts and NOAA Weather Radio.
✅ Know your safe shelter location—an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.
✅ Charge electronic devices and keep emergency supplies readily available.

Flood Safety:
🚫 Never drive through flooded roadways.
🚫 Avoid walking or driving through standing water.
🚫 Stay away from drainage ditches, streams, and other flood-prone areas.
🚫 Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown®

If a Tornado Warning is issued or a tornado is observed:
⚠️ Seek shelter immediately.
⚠️ Move to the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
⚠️ Protect your head and neck.
⚠️ Do not wait to see the tornado before taking action.

Stay weather aware, stay prepared, and be ready to act if conditions deteriorate.

06/10/2026

🔥 BLS Provider CPR Certification Course🔥
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and anyone needing CPR certification for work or school.
Learn Life-Saving Skills Including:
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Relief of choking for all ages
• Team dynamics and effective resuscitation techniques
📅 Date: June 20, 2026
🕒 Time: 10am
📍 Location: Crestview Public Library (Crestview, FL)
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
💲 Cost: 50.00 Cash or Check
✅ Certification: 2-year AHA BLS Provider Certification
This course is ideal for:
👨‍🚒 Firefighters | 🚑 EMTs | 🚒 Paramedics | 👩‍⚕️ Nurses (RN, LPN) | 👨‍⚕️ Physicians & Medical Staff |🦷 Dental Professionals |🏊 Lifeguards | 🎓 Medical & Allied Health Students
Register Today! https://signup.com/go/ogQZKkE
Have questions? Please contact Amber Hypes:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (850)598-9648
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✅ This course is taught by AHA-certified instructors and follows current AHA guidelines.
📝 Space is limited—pre-registration is required!
Disclaimer
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association

06/09/2026

🚒 May by the Numbers 🚒

In May 2026, our firefighters responded to 442 calls for service, answering the call whenever our community needed us.

From medical emergencies and vehicle crashes to fires, rescues, and community events, our members remained committed to protecting lives and property every day.

May Response Totals: 442
🚑 EMS Incidents: 304
🚗 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 38
🔥 Fire Incidents: 19
🚨 Fire Alarms: 37
🤝 Automatic Mutual Aid Responses: 10
👥 Service Calls: 12
🚁 Landing Zone Standbys: 4
🛟 Rescues: 3

Among the fire incidents were:
• 7 Structure Fires
• 2 Brush Fires
• 1 Vehicle Fire
• 2 Power Pole Fires
• 2 Illegal Burns
• 2 Smoke Investigations
• 3 Other Fire Responses

In addition to emergency responses, department personnel supported 7 community events, helping strengthen the connection between the fire department and the citizens we serve.

Thank you to our firefighters, our partner agencies, and our community for your continued support. We are proud to serve and protect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

06/07/2026

06/04/2026

🚒 Had a Lift-Needed a Lower 🚒

Last Friday, May 29, Crestview Fire Department responded to a call for an individual who found themselves having a less-than-ideal day after becoming stranded in a bucket high above the ground.

Fortunately, our crew wasn't afraid of heights. Truck 3 was dispatched to the scene, and firefighters quickly went to work, safely bringing the individual back to earth—literally.

While most people enjoy seeing Crestview from a higher perspective, spending an unexpected amount of time stuck in a bucket wasn't exactly part of the plan. Thanks to the training and teamwork of our firefighters, the rescue was completed safely and without injury.

A great job by Truck 3 and all responding personnel for helping turn a stressful situation into a safe ending.

06/02/2026

At the Crestview Fire Department, our mission is to protect life and property—and sometimes that means our smallest residents need help too! 🐱🚒

Every call matters because every life matters. We're proud to be there when our citizens need us most, whether it's a family facing an emergency or curious kittens that have found themselves in a tough spot.

Thank you to our community for your continued support and trust. Together, we make Crestview a safer place for everyone—two-legged and four-legged alike.

05/26/2026

Last week members from Crestview Fire Department and North Okaloosa Fire District completed their Vehicle and Machine Rescue Operations class. This is a 40 hour training class that teaches students vehicle extrication and stabilization techniques. This class is part of the CFD's growing special operations capabilities. Great job to all who participated and endured the hot days to get it done!

05/11/2026

On May 6, Truck 3 had the opportunity to visit Destiny Worship Center - Crestview during their paint party celebration! We had a blast, and it looked like everyone else did too. Thank you so much for the invite. We truly enjoyed being part of the fun!

05/07/2026

Due to a serious multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 62, all East bound interstate traffic is being rerouted to State Highway 85 (Ferdon Boulevard) and North to U.S. Highway 90 (James Lee Blvd) to continue East.

There will be a major influx of vehicle and semi traffic during this temporary closure for the detour. Major delays should be expected during the interstate closure.

If possible, avoid this area and use alternative routes.