Chaires-Capitola Fire & Rescue

04/09/2026

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This move comes as wildfire season is around the corner.

04/09/2026

Link to the house fire on Mahan Dr Tuesday night.

The Tallahassee Fire Department was dispatched to Mahan Drive at approximately 9:22 p.m. on April 7 to respond to a single-story house on fire.

02/23/2026

At approximately 2:07 a.m. on February 17, the Tallahassee Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Jefferson Road.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the kitchen area of a single-wide mobile home. The home was occupied at the time; however, one occupant had escaped prior to the arrival of emergency crews. Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack, deploying hose lines and quickly knocking down the fire.

Crews completed both a primary and secondary search to confirm no additional occupants were inside the residence. No pets were reported inside the home. The structure was a total loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Tallahassee Fire Department.

The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the displaced resident.

Responding units included Engine 16, Engine 7, Fire Medic 1, Rescue 12, Truck 1, Truck 16, Tanker 1, Tanker 12, and the Chaires-Capitola Volunteer Fire Department. TFD was assisted on scene by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Leon County EMS, the American Red Cross, and the Chaires-Capitola Volunteer Fire Department.

01/23/2026

Friends of CCVFD, we sincerely apologize for the delay in the clearing of many donation checks that our great neighbors sent us before the holidays (specifically the first two (2) weeks of December).

Due to an issue with the postal service mishandling of our mail, we did not receive many of the donations sent during this time, until yesterday (January 22nd).

If you had sent a donation check, first thank you for your kindness and support of CCVFD, and second we are sorry for the delay.

The checks received yesterday, have now been deposited.

Again, thank you for your understanding and continued support of CCVFD.

12/21/2025

Santa is leaving the station now!

12/20/2025

Santa run starting!

12/13/2025

Santa Just left the station. Keep watching in real-time on our website!

12/10/2025

Last night, Santa's helpers from CCVFD were decorating our engine to bring Sanata around to everyone.

Here's a preview!

12/10/2025

Santa's Arrival Alert!

The 2025 CCVFD Santa Run commences this Friday on the Southside.

View routes on our website: https://chairescapitolavfd.com/newsite/node/66.

Starting at 6:00 pm on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th, Santa will board the CCVFD Fire Engine and ride through the neighborhoods on the South Side of Apalachee Parkway. The following weekend, starting on Friday the 19th, Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st, Santa will visit the....

11/22/2025

With the dry weather thats has fallen upon us, Leon County Government has issued the following burn ban beginning tomorrow morning until Wednesday! Be careful out there. It only takes a spark!

Leon County has declared a Local State of Emergency and issued a temporary countywide burn ban due to ongoing extreme drought conditions. The action is intended to reduce the fire risk countywide and protect lives and property.

The burn ban takes effect at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, and remains in place through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, unless extended or rescinded by subsequent action. Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/leoncountyfl.gov/leon-county-declares-local-state-of-emergency-issues-temporary-countywide-burn-ban