Walton County Fire Rescue

FIREFIGHTERS KNOCKD DOWN EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE IN VILLA TASSO A quick call from a watchful neighbor and a strong multi-agency response helped knock down a fast-moving house fire in the Villa Tasso community this morning. At 7:44 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026, Walton County

WALTON COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS HELP BATTLE EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE IN ALABAMA At 4:46 a.m., Walton County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to assist the Florala Volunteer Fire Department with a large residential fire on Lake Shore Boulevard in Florala. When crews arrived, they

Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire this afternoon on Jim Roberts Road in Bruce. At 1:13 p.m. on March 18, 2026, WCFR crews and Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched after a neighbor called 911 reporting smoke and flames coming from

PRESCRIBED BURNS TAKING PLACE IN WALTON COUNTY TODAY You may notice smoke in parts of Walton County today, and it is expected. Several prescribed burns are taking place across the area as part of land clearing land management efforts approved by the Florida Forest Service. Current burn locations include: 🔥A 500-acre burn just east of U.S. Highway 331 South, north of Freeport. 🔥An 80-acre burn in the Liberty area east of Highway 331 North 🔥 Several other smaller prescribed burns are also taking place throughout the area. If you see fire or smoke outside of these locations, please call 911. To view a map of where prescribed burns are taking place across Florida, visit: experience.arcgis.com/experience/b89…

Happy St. Patrick's Day. 🍀 Make good choices today. We're one headline away from staging an intervention for the entire state. Sincerely, Fellow Florida Men and Women #StPatricksDay #LuckOfTheIrish #FloridaMan

Despite the rain, our hearts were all in for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for @officialSOFL! @WCSOFL showed up in full force this morning to support this incredible cause, joined by members of @WCFRFL. Every year, this event reminds us what teamwork, perseverance, and

Yesterday, WCFR, DeFuniak Fire, and @WaltonAirRescue teamed up to teach the 8th graders CPR at Walton Middle School. Here’s how it went: Them: “What’s the song you’re supposed to do CPR to again?” Us: “Stayin’ Alive?” Them: 👀 Us: “Eye of the Tiger?” Them: 😐 Us: “Hollaback

Got a bus, dump truck, or semi that's dead inside? Same. Just kidding (sort of). Anywayyy...our Technical Rescue Team (TRT) is looking for any large commercial vehicle you're willing to donate for destruction purposes - we mean training purposes. Running or not, we'll take it. Reach out to TRT Team Leader Chief Chris Brown at brochristopher@waltonso.org.

You go, girl. @WCFRFL pays tribute to our female firefighters. Join us in celebrating our amazing women in the fire service, public safety, and beyond who continue to show their strength and courage.

OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO WHEN YOU READ WITH A PRO 📚 It's become a Dr. Seuss Week tradition! Walton County Fire Rescue's Lieutenant Massey stopped by a very special classroom - his wife's! The kids gathered around as he shared a fun story and reminded the students just how exciting reading can be. It warms our hearts to see Lieutenant Massey taking the time to inspire young readers and celebrate the joy of books, because... "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!"

WCFR ON SCENE OF SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH ON LONG ROAD NEAR JOSHUA LANE IN MOSSY HEAD @WCFRFL and @WCSOFL are on scene of a traffic crash that has shut down Long Road near the intersection of Joshua Lane in Mossy Head. One patient was transported. A piece of guardrail is across

GEARING UP for another week! 🔥🔥🔥 Over the next two days, @WCFRFL crews are conducting LIVE BURN training. This is one of the most realistic and valuable forms of hands-on training we conduct. Live burn scenarios allow our crews to experience the heat, smoke, and fast-changing conditions they will face during real emergencies. Inside the fire tower, firefighters practice advancing hose lines, searching for victims, ventilating structures, and making split-second decisions. This type of training is critical to helping firefighters build confidence in high‑stress, low‑visibility environments, practice teamwork and communication under realistic fire conditions, strengthen tactical skills through live-fire behavior, and maintain the highest level of readiness for our community. Have a great Monday, everyone!

We are proud to announce that Walton County Fire Rescue Cadet Post 850 has been featured in the February issue of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association's Florida Fire Service Magazine! The article highlights the continued success, growth, and community impact of our Cadet Program, which is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our cadets, parents, and mentors. A BIG CONGRATS is in order for @WCFRFL Battalion Chief Thomas “TJ” McElyea, who has been named the 2025 Cadet Ambassador of the Year! Chief McElyea’s leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of fire service professionals have made a profound difference in the lives of countless cadets. His recognition is well‑deserved, and we’re honored to have him representing Walton County Fire Rescue. Thank you to the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association for spotlighting our program and to everyone who continues to support Cadet Post 850. The future of the fire service is bright, and it's training right here in Walton County! READ MORE HERE: issuu.com/ffca/docs/febr…

Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a camper fire in Redbay Tuesday night following a 911 call from one of the residents. At 8:39 p.m. on February 24, 2026, the Walton County Sheriff's Office, communications center received a call from a resident stating their camper was on

Set down the lighter and step away from the burn pile. 🚩

A champion of community health. Arianna Deneau started with the @WCSOFL in January 2019 as a dispatcher. While she made life-long friends in communications, as a Registered Nurse, Deneau wanted to return to the healthcare space and back to her true calling - taking care of people. In 2024, she shifted under the @WCFRFL umbrella taking on the role as Mobile Integrated Healthcare Provider, a program designed to improve community health and reduce unnecessary emergency calls by providing proactive, patient-centered care outside of traditional emergency response. There, Deneau has found her calling as she has strengthened the program while pioneering a drug rehabilitation home-visit initiative (WCFR'S POST Program), partnering with the Florida Department of Health and Florida State University to launch Care@Home, becoming a certified car seat technician, and teaching more than 50 CPR and First Aid courses since becoming a BLS Instructor. As if that isn't enough, that's not what makes Arianna so special. Many don't know, but Deneau spends many mornings visiting patients, checking on them, bringing them coffee, and making sure they have what they need and are being cared for. She wants them to know they are not alone. Something she does, many times, off the clock. Creating relationships and bonds with her community while no one is watching. That's taking care of people. Join us in congratulating Arianna on receiving Employee of the Year for Walton County Sheriff's Office and Walton County Fire Rescue.

RT @WCFRFL: A champion of community health. Arianna Deneau started with the @WCSOFL in January 2019 as a dispatcher. While she made life-…

WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE TO HOST FLUSAR ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN TRAINING; SEATS STILL AVAILABLE @WCFRFL would like to invite those interested to attend FLUSAR Rope Rescue Technician Training put on by National Rescue Consultants and hosted by our agency here in Walton County. This is a 40-hour intensive course teaching NFPA 1670 Rope Rescue Ops and FCDICE approved and instructor led. Seats are still available! Those who would like more information or would like to register email Battalion Chief Chris Brown at brochristopher@waltonso.org.