Midway Fire And Rescue Service

05/04/2026

Last Friday, members of Midway Fire Department, Midway Police Department, Monticello Police Department, and Gretna Fire Department came together to attend a specialized training focused on emergency care for working K9s.

This important training not only prepares us to better care for our law enforcement and working dogs, but also gives our crews the knowledge and hands-on experience to provide aid to family pets involved in vehicle crashes, house fires, and other emergencies.

We’re proud to share that two Midway Fire Department vehicles are now equipped with basic animal first aid kits, at no cost to the city, allowing us to assist both working K9s in our area and our furry family members when they need it most.

A big thank you to Survival Flight for providing this training at no cost—we truly appreciate your support of our first responders and the animals we serve alongside.

04/13/2026

We’re proud to congratulate our very own Firefighter Kylee Reno on being hired by the Tallahassee Fire Department! We wish her the best of luck on her first day as she begins this exciting new chapter in her career.

Midway Fire is honored to have three members who also serve as full-time career firefighters with TFD, bringing back valuable knowledge, experience, and training to better serve our community.

Great job, Kylee — we’re proud of you! 🚒👏

04/10/2026

🚫🔥 OFFICIAL BURN BAN ISSUED – GADSDEN COUNTY 🔥🚫

Effective today, Gadsden County has issued a temporary countywide burn ban due to dangerous weather conditions, including drought, low humidity, and high winds, which significantly increase the risk of wildfires.

⚠️ WHAT THIS MEANS:
All outdoor burning is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Florida Forest Service. This includes:
• Burning of yard debris
• Land clearing or brush fires
• Campfires, bonfires, and fire pits
• Burning of household trash or construction debris
• Use of burn barrels or similar devices

✅ ALLOWED ACTIVITIES (WITH CAUTION):
• Outdoor cooking using gas, propane, or charcoal grills (must be attended)
• Indoor fireplaces or wood-burning stoves
• Burns authorized by permit through the Florida Forest Service

🗓️ DURATION:
This burn ban will remain in effect for 7 days, unless extended or rescinded based on conditions.

🚨 WHY THIS MATTERS:
Recent conditions have created an elevated wildfire risk across our area. This action is necessary to protect lives, property, and public safety.

We ask all residents to remain vigilant and do your part to prevent wildfires.

📞 Report any fires immediately to 911.

04/09/2026

This is what a car hauler with a Tesla on it looks like when it’s on fire….. This call at the 192 West Bound kept our crews busy long into the early morning hours. Thank you City of Tallahassee Fire Department and Gretna Fire Rescue Department for the assistance. Teamwork among communities!

03/27/2026

Historic busy Month for members of the Midway Fire department. Today we were dispatched to a possible tractor trailer hauling fuel on fire at the 192 I-10 west bound. As a precaution, we requested TFD to respond with us in case of a large Haz-mat situation. Luckily it was a small trailer hauling mixed fuels and the fire was quickly put out.
Thank you City of Tallahassee Fire Department for always helping out when we need it. Call ended up being at the 186 and TFD still continued to make sure we didn’t need additional help. Teamwork between communities!
We would also like to thank Gretna Fire for also responding to the interstate to lend a had.

11/19/2025

Congratulations Havana Volunteer Fire Department for this huge achievement for your Town. Hard work and dedication to the community pays off!

Thank you Havana friends, family, and neighbors. We did it!

11/19/2025

🔥GADSDEN COUNTY BURN BAN UPDATE 🔥

A big thank-you to Gadsden County Emergency Management for officially placing a burn ban in effect for all of Gadsden County. This step will not only help protect our citizens, but also give our hard-working firefighters across the county a much-needed break.

We also want to thank all of our Midway residents for doing your part by not burning. Because of your cooperation, our brush fire call volume has dropped significantly. We know we may have ruffled a few feathers along the way, but every decision we’ve made has been with your safety as our top priority.

Stay safe, stay aware, and thank you for helping protect our community. 🙏🔥

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Gadsden County Burn Ban in Effect Due to High Fire Risk

Gadsden County, Fl.- Gadsden County officials have issued an emergency burn ban because of ongoing hot, dry, and windy conditions that have significantly increased the risk of wildfires. Recent brush and house fires, along with similar weather expected over the next week, make these precautions necessary to protect lives, property, and the environment.

Effective immediately, all outdoor burning is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Florida Forest Service.
This includes:

Burning yard debris

Burning household paper products

Bonfires and campfires

Warning or signal fires

Outdoor fireplaces and chimineas

Outdoor cooking fires (unless allowed—see below)

The following activities ARE allowed:

Supervised cooking using contained gas or charcoal grills

Authorized agricultural, silvicultural, or land-clearing burns

Permitted fireworks displays with proper fire-suppression equipment on-site

Emergency flares used on navigable waterways, lakes, or rivers

Please remember: Setting unauthorized fires on grass, brush, or forested land is illegal and may result in penalties.

Gadsden County thanks residents and visitors for their cooperation in helping prevent wildfires and protect our community. Stay safe and follow all fire safety guidelines.

11/13/2025

🔥 CONTINUED FIRE WARNING 🔥

Due to extreme dry conditions and a continued lack of rain, the City of Midway is recommending NO-BURNING within city limits.

🚫 PLEASE NO:
• Debris fires
• Trash fires
• Land-clearing or pile burns
• Open fires of any kind

Even small fires can quickly escape control and become dangerous under current conditions.

Midway firefighters have already responded to five large fires in the past week, highlighting the seriousness of this threat.

🌲 The Florida Forestry Service will be responding to all illegal burns and wildfires, and Ag Law will be following up on violations.

If you have any questions about burn regulations, please contact the Florida Forestry Service or the Midway Fire Department.

Stay safe, Midway. Let’s all do our part to prevent wildfires. 🔥🚒🌾

11/10/2025

**BURN WARNING**

There is a current burn warning issued by the Florida Forestry Service due to the cool weather and windy conditions.

There is a current NO BURN advisory for the City of Midway. This means no yard debris, trash or yard fires of any kind allowed until further notice.

This cooler dry weather combined with wind can cause a fire to run out of control quickly, catching other properties and possibly homes on fire.

Any questions about burning please reach out to the Florida Forestry Service or City of Midway Fire.

11/07/2025

🚒 Teamwork in action!
A big thank you to the Bradfordville Volunteer Fire Department in Leon County for helping us fill our air storage bottles on our new Special Operations Truck.

With these bottles now filled, our crew can refill SCBA tanks on scene during incidents — and even assist neighboring departments across Gadsden County when needed.

It’s great to see this kind of teamwork and support within and beyond our community! 💪🔥