Crestview Fire Department

09/02/2026

We are extremely grateful that no one was injured in the recent food truck explosion in Fort Walton Beach. According to reports, the incident involved a propane cylinder and caused significant damage to the food truck, as well as some damage to the surrounding area.

With that being said, we want to take this opportunity to thank every food truck owner operating within the City of Crestview, as well as the City of Crestview, for working with the Crestview Fire Department to ensure that food trucks have received their required annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection. Thank you for taking fire and life safety seriously. Your cooperation helps keep our community safe. ❤️‍🔥

— Crestview Fire Department | Fire Prevention Division "Protection Through Prevention"

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A Fort Walton Beach woman is trying to rebuild her life after her food truck exploded early Tuesday morning.

08/28/2026

Joint Training

Florida Army National Guard and CFD held a joint training exercise at our Training Tower last week for their RSP Training Day.

08/28/2026

DEPLOYMENT

Early this morning - 4 Members from CFD deployed as part of an Engine Strike Team to assist with the ongoing wildfires near Fort Worth, Texas.

Our crew is attached with several other Okaloosa County Fire Departments and are currently westbound to provide assistance wherever they may be needed!

08/21/2026

*Severe Thunderstorm Warning*
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Today 3:15PM to 4:00PM.

ADDITIONAL WARNING TIME: 4:00PM to 5:00PM

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
Southern Covington County in south central Alabama...
Northeastern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...

* At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles northwest
of Laurel Hill, or 20 miles southwest of Andalusia, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Florala, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.

Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

08/21/2026

Another heat advisory for our area. Please stay safe. Check out these tips provided by the US National Weather Service Mobile Alabama.

Hot and humid conditions continue today with a Heat Advisory in effect for the entire area. High temperatures will be in the mid and upper 90s with heat index values of 105 to 112. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop again this afternoon. A few strong storms are possible with gusty winds, frequent lightning and very heavy rain.

08/20/2026

2027 Crestview Fire Department Food Truck Inspection Decal Design Contest

Calling All Young Artists!

🔥 Know You Can Design Better than Crestview's Fire Marshal? 🔥

Crestview Fire Department is looking for a new design for our 2027 Food Truck Inspection Decals!

The winning design will be printed and displayed on the exterior of inspected food trucks operating within the City of Crestview throughout 2027.

Show us what you've got and outshine Fire Marshal Hypes' 2026 design! 😎🔥

Contest Rules:
1. Contestants must be 18 years old or younger and/or enrolled in a Crestview school or homeschool group.
2. The design must contain “CFD” or “Crestview Fire Department.”
3. The design must contain the year “2027.”
4. Designs must not contain lewd, offensive, or inappropriate content.
5. Each contestant may submit a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 designs.
6. All information on the entry form must be completed fully.
7. Entries must be submitted no later than November 30, 2026.
8. No AI or ChatGPT-created artwork. This contest is about your creativity and your original artwork!

Additional Information:
Crestview Fire Department colors are Red, Black, and Yellow/Gold, but artists are not limited to these colors.
Designs may include the City of Crestview logo to show your community pride!
Initial judging will be completed by participating Crestview firefighters, who will select the Top 20 entries.
The final design will be selected by Fire Marshal Hypes and the Crestview Fire Prevention Division.
Fire Marshal Hypes may confirm contestant information with guardians by calling from 850-598-9648.
Teachers of class submissions will be main contact for those students.

📍 How to Submit Your Entry

INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSION LINK:
https://forms.gle/KrzVpmognPYrhrDU7

TEACHER CLASS SUBMISSION LINK: https://forms.gle/giATcATj5T7YxgoL6

If you need to submit your entry in person, please contact Fire Marshal Hypes at 850-598-9648 for submission instructions.

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

The Top 3 entries will receive a special thank-you gift from the Crestview Fire Department, including a copy of their submitted design made into a decal!

Winners will also be featured on the Crestview Fire Department page!

🔒 Privacy

All information provided on the entry form will be kept private and confidential and will be used only for purposes related to the 2027 Food Truck Inspection Decal Design Contest by Fire Marsal Hypes.

🎨 Create. Design. Protect. Represent the City of Crestview!!

📅 ENTRY DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2026

08/19/2026

Take care. Storm is still active.

ALERT: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for Okaloosa County until 3:30pm! Winds of 60mph are possible.

08/18/2026

We are hiring for Firefighter/EMT! Accepting applications for Cadet positions for individuals interested that don’t have the required certifications.

High Morale.
High Standards.
A winning mentality that our community deserves.

48/96
Fully Staffed 5-Manned Apparatus w/ 4 Minimum
Career / Officer Development
$16.79 Hourly start out
Up to $6,720 in Annual Education Incentives
Annual COLA & EVAL Raises
Special Operations Team
$600/Year Training Reimbursement
13 Paid Holidays

BLS Department averaging just under 5,000 Calls annually out of 3 Firehouses with 2 Engines & 1 Truck Company

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofcrestview/jobs/5439056/firefighter?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/13/2026

Residential Fire with Rescue Press Release

At 12:51AM on 08/13/2026 - C Shifts Engine 1, Battalion 1, Engine 2, Truck 3 were dispatched to a residential structure fire with heavy smoke and flames showing in the area of 2nd Avenue. Upon arrival, crews encountered a single-story heavy with heavy smoke throughout and a well-involved fire in the rear of the home.

As crews entered, they immediately located an unconscious victim, who was removed and passed on to Okaloosa County EMS, who airlifted the patient to a certified burn center. Additionally, another patient who escaped the structure prior to Fire Department’s arrival was transported by EMS.

Crews continued suppression and search efforts under zero-visibility and high-heat conditions until all searches proved negative. The fire was knocked down approximately 10 minutes after crews entered and began extinguishment. After extensive salvage and overhaul, crews cleared the incident around 4AM and the scene was turned over to the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office for an ongoing investigation to the cause of the fire.

Additional agencies that assisted in this incident:
Crestview Police Department, Duke Field Services - 919 SOFSS Fire units, Okaloosa County EMS, North Okaloosa Fire District, and Okaloosa MedFlight

08/06/2026

Water for those in need! Its hot out there so wave us down if you are thirsty!