Crestview Fire Department

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.

05/07/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – CRESTVIEW AREA ⚠️

A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the Crestview area until 12:00 PM CDT today. Severe thunderstorms moving through the area may produce damaging winds, heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and possible tornadoes.

Please stay weather aware and monitor trusted weather sources for updates. If a warning is issued, seek shelter immediately in an interior room away from windows.

⛈️ Avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather.
📱 Keep emergency alerts enabled on your devices.
🚨 Report emergencies to 911.

Stay safe, everyone.

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05/06/2026

Crestview ➡️ Belgium

Over the week, Crestview Firefighters traveled to France to participate in the FireFit Europe Firefit Belgium Competition Games

The competition consists of: A 4-story stair climb with a hose pack, large hose hoist, kaiser sled, charged hose pull, and victim drag

Crestview joined with 2 teams consisting of 4 people, as well as, a 2-person tandem team, and 1 solo

It was an amazing showing from teams from all over Europe who were impressive competitors. Crestview being the only American representation at the event made it even more special!

Solo Competitor Carl Day placed 12th of 42 competitors with a time of 1:58

Tandem Team: 15th of 34 teams (1:59 time)

Team ‘Boyz in the View’ - made it to the Quarterfinals and were eliminated but ended with their fastest time of 1:39

Team ‘Boyz in the View JV’ - were eliminated in the qualifying round with a total time of 2:21

A huge thanks and good job to the competition hosts and the great competitors that showed out
Thanks also to Couv Valou Secours for the great pictures of our members!

05/01/2026

🚒 After 32 years of dedicated service to the Crestview Fire Department, Fire Marshal Rodney Lancaster made his final call yesterday.

From his start as a volunteer firefighter to his role as the City’s Fire Marshal, his career has been defined by leadership, sacrifice, and commitment to our community.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement, and thank you for your service.❤️

04/22/2026

Help Us Help You—Before an Emergency Happens!

We’re excited to introduce our Community Connect Program!

Sign Up Link HERE: https://www.communityconnect.io/info/fl-crestview

Residents and businesses within the Crestview city limits can create a profile to share vital information that our crews can access while responding to your address during an emergency.
❗️All information is secure and only accessible during our emergency response.

Check out this short video to learn more about how Community Connect works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HUT9p7tw9U&t=1s

Learn more about Community Connect and how you can help your Fire Agency and First Responders be prepared for an emergency at your home. It only takes a few ...

04/20/2026

Still have spots open for this upcoming CPR class. Click link below to sign up!

🔥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: April 25, 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

04/19/2026

High-Angle Rope Rescue

Crestview’s Special Operations Team were deployed again - this time for a Mutual-Aid Request to Dorcas Fire District on 4/13/2026 on Jericho Road.

Reports came in for an on-site worker who fell into an approximately 15-20 foot construction trench and was unable to be removed without special resources due to the extent of injuries sustained.

Crestview’s Truck 3, Battalion 1, Chief 1, arrived on scene and began setting up a High-Angle Rope System.
Due to limited access, an on-site crane was used as a high-point to secure patient into a rescue bridle and lifted up and out to an awaiting Medical Helicopter for transport to a trauma center.

A joint-effort of multiple agencies was instrumental in the overall success of the operation that resulted in the extrication being completed within 45 minutes of resources arriving on scene.

Agencies included:
Dorcas Fire District North Okaloosa Fire District Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida Okaloosa MedFlight Okaloosa County EMS, and on-site personnel

(Photos have been edited per request due to sensitive material)

04/18/2026

Our thoughts and prayers going out to Bay County Fire-Rescue for the loss of one of their members.