Munson Volunteer Fire and Rescue District

09/05/2026

On Wednesday morning at 7:22 a.m., Munson Fire was dispatched to a commercial motor vehicle accident on Highway 4, just west of the Munson Crossroads. The incident involved a log truck and a chip hauler.

Our response partners with the Florida Forest Service were the first units to arrive on scene. Forestry personnel established Incident Command and immediately began stabilizing the scene, providing first aid, and managing traffic control.

The Florida Forest Service also provided a rapid response of heavy equipment to assist with clearing the roadway and restoring safe travel conditions.

One of the drivers was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

We appreciate the coordinated response and assistance provided by the Florida Forest Service Berrydale VFD, and all agencies involved.

09/04/2026

08/10/2026

We wish our students a Safe and Fun first day back at school

08/08/2026

Happy Birthday Smokey

🐻 Happy Birthday, Smokey 🐻

Join the Florida Forest Service this weekend in wishing our friend Smokey Bear a happy 82nd birthday on Sunday.

For over eight decades, Smokey has been the most recognizable symbol of effective wildfire prevention education. Smokey Bear’s message, “Only you can prevent wildfires,” has helped reduce the average number of U.S. acres affected by wildfires.

Nearly eight out of 10 wildfires in Florida are caused by humans and are thus preventable. Already this year, Florida has experienced almost 3,000 wildfires across the state, burning approximately 265,000 acres.

There are many tools that can help reduce the chances of a catastrophic wildfire, including properly extinguishing campfires, safely burning yard waste, utilizing prescribed burning, and reporting a potential wildfire or suspicious arson activity.

For more information about how you can help prevent wildfires, visit BeWildfireReadyFL.com.

07/27/2026

Friends it’s going to be a hot one this week. Stay hydrated

🥵STAY SAFE IN THE HEAT: With such hot weather coming, it is a good idea to know the symptoms of heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke, and what action to take. Stay safe everyone!

07/22/2026

Wildfire prevention starts with each of us. Clear brush around your home to create defensible space, follow local fire restrictions and never leave a campfire unattended. Your actions help protect our forests, firefighters and communities. Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/wildfires

07/22/2026

From our neck of the woods…

Belandville, Florida – April 1933
The General Store of one of the most fascinating “lost towns” of the Florida Panhandle.
In 1933, French-Canadian promoter Albertino J. Beland carved a farming colony out of the woods near McClellan in north Santa Rosa County. He advertised across Canada and Franco-American communities, promising a self-sufficient French-speaking utopia where families could farm year-round.
Over 100 families answered the call. They built a complete little village: houses, a school, a cannery, a creamery, a winery, a church, a post office, and this General Store. Orchards of fruit trees stretched into the pine woods.
By the end of the decade, the dream was over. The Great Depression, unrealistic expectations (some settlers tried planting corn in November), and two of the hardest freezes of the century wiped out the orchards. The families scattered. Today almost nothing remains but scattered bricks and the forest.
This rare 1933 photo (colorized) is one of the clearest glimpses we still have of Belandville — a short-lived French-Canadian colony that once thrived… and then vanished into the Florida woods.
📍 North Santa Rosa County, near present-day Munson / Santa Maria
📸 Original photo credit: Brian Rucker
🎨 Colorized version

07/13/2026

Plan Ahead: Navarre Beach Bridge Traffic Advisory – Saturday, July 18, 2026

As Red, White & Blues Week kicks off, we want to provide advance notice of an upcoming traffic pattern change to help residents and visitors plan ahead.

Traffic Advisory: Navarre Beach Bridge (Causeway)

To help manage the high traffic volume during the Pensacola Beach Air Show, the southbound lanes of the Navarre Beach Bridge will be closed to all southbound traffic between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

During this time, both lanes will be used for northbound traffic only to help ease congestion as visitors exit the beach after the show.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work to ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone.

Thank you for your patience and enjoy the air show! ✈️

07/13/2026

🚗 Did You Know? 🚗

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Teen Driver Challenge is a FREE program that helps teens build defensive driving skills and become safer, more confident drivers.

Check out the 2026 class schedule in the graphic and consider signing your teen up!

A special thank you to Deputy Breazeal for sharing this valuable opportunity with our Central School families! 🩶🐆🛻

07/10/2026

Cooperative Training with our Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Partners

Training Together. Ready Together.

Last night, July 9, 2026, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Detention K-9 Deputies teamed up with the Munson Volunteer Fire and Rescue District for a joint training exercise focused on locating and rescuing missing or lost individuals.

The scenario involved a hunter who became lost in the woods and required medical assistance. Our Detention K-9 Deputies successfully tracked and located the individual, while Munson Fire personnel used their specialized equipment to safely navigate the wooded terrain, provide care, and carry the “patient” to safety.

Exercises like these are invaluable in strengthening the partnership between our agencies and ensuring we’re prepared to respond efficiently when real emergencies occur. By training together, we build the teamwork, communication, and coordination needed to provide the highest level of service to our community.

A special thank you to the Munson Volunteer Fire and Rescue District for your continued partnership and dedication to keeping Santa Rosa County safe. Together, we’re ready for whatever comes next.