Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS

09/03/2026

Please be advised that contractors for the Osceola County Parks and Public Lands team are conducting prescribed burning in the Holopaw Conservation Area today, which may cause smoke to be present in the area.

Call 911 if you see thick chimneys of smoke or flames.

View all current authorized prescribed burns online through the Florida Forest Service: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b89072c41fc34a2b8cf0add21e87fee2

08/31/2026

Please be advised that ongoing traffic delays/lane closures may be present in the areas near Osceola Parkway between Smith Street and the Florida's Turnpike on-ramp due to a cooking oil spill onto the roadway in some areas.

Drivers should exercise caution when driving in the area, follow instructions from responders on scene, and seek alternate routes when possible.

08/27/2026

ICYMI: Several of our stations are being re-designated with new station numbers as part of a department-wide alignment of our geographic "battalion" districts to increase operational efficiencies.

- Station 51 (5030 Yukon St., St. Cloud) is now Station 61
- Station 64 (3385 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee) is now Station 84
- Station 72 (595 Celebration Place, Kissimmee) is now Station 47

There is no change to the service area coverage for these stations.

Visit fire.osceola.org and click "Find a Fire Station" for the full list of all OSCFR facilities throughout our community.

08/27/2026

🚒Fire Station Re-Numbering🚒

As part of a larger alignment of our department's geographic districts ("battalions") to increase operational efficiencies following the addition of new fire stations over the past several years, several of our fire stations are in the process of being re-designated with new station numbers that reflect the battalions they reside in.

These changes are solely administrative and apply to existing stations; there is no change to service area coverage for these stations.

🔥Re-Numbered Fire Stations🔥
- Station 51 (5030 Yukon St., St. Cloud) is now Station 61
- Station 64 (3385 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee) is now Station 84
- Station 72 (595 Celebration Place, Kissimmee) is now Station 47

Current information on all OSCFR fire station locations can be found online at fire.osceola.org by clicking on the "Find a Fire Station" page.

08/20/2026

Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS extends our deepest condolences to our partners at Polk County Fire Rescue on the tragic loss of Volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz. Our hearts are with the entire PCFR family as they navigate this difficult time.

Polk County Fire Rescue has lost one of their own in a line of duty death. Volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz passed away due to injuries sustained during a car crash in the Eagle Lake area Wednesday. The crash occurred while he was traveling between PCFR stations to check on crews.

Read the full release: https://www.polkfl.gov/news/polk-county-fire-rescue-volunteer-chaplain-dies-in-line-of-duty-car-crash/

08/18/2026

Please join us in recognizing two of our personnel as they celebrate 10 years proudly serving Osceola County community!

🔥LT William Hicks
🔥FF Vincent Dilorenzo

Interested in starting your career in the fire service? Visit fire.osceola.org/careers to learn more.

08/18/2026

☀️ Heat Safety Alert Update

Osceola County is expected to reach the cooling center threshold on Tuesday, Aug. 18, with heat index values of 108 between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Osceola Library System branches will be available for residents who need a place to cool off. Water will be available at library sites, and LYNX will provide free transportation to cooling centers during this period.

Please note: Personal items are subject to search. Certain items may be required to remain outside at management’s discretion.

Find current library locations and hours here: osceolalibrary.org/locations-hours

Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors and check on neighbors, older adults and anyone without reliable air conditioning.

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☀️Actualización de Alerta de Seguridad por Calor

Se prevé que el Condado de Osceola alcance el umbral para activar los centros oficiales de alivio del calor el martes 18 de agosto, con un índice de calor de 108 °F (42 °C) entre las 10 a. m. y las 8 p. m.

Las sucursales del Sistema de Bibliotecas de Osceola estarán disponibles para los residentes que necesiten un lugar donde refrescarse. Habrá agua disponible en las bibliotecas y LYNX ofrecerá transporte gratuito a los centros de alivio del calor durante este período.

Nota: Los artículos personales están sujetos a revisión. Es posible que algunos artículos deban permanecer afuera, a discreción de la administración.

Consulte las ubicaciones y los horarios actuales de las bibliotecas aquí:
osceolalibrary.org/locations-hours

Manténgase hidratado, limite el tiempo al aire libre y esté pendiente de sus vecinos, adultos mayores y cualquier persona que no cuente con acceso confiable a aire acondicionado.

08/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating Engineer Jose Garate on his promotion to Lieutenant! LT Garate has been serving the Osceola County community since 2016, also recently completing the training and clearance process to serve as a Paramedic.

Congratulations, LT Garate! 🚒🎉

08/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Engineer Joshua Gentile and Engineer James Panui on 10 years of service to the Osceola County community! 🚒🎉

07/30/2026

IN MEMORIAM: Today we remember the service and sacrifice of Lieutenant John Mickel and Firefighter Dallas Begg, who were tragically lost in the line of duty on this day in 2002.

The impact of their legacy is felt every single day through the way we work, the way we train, and the way we serve our community; may we continue to honor them through our actions.