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Marion County, Florida
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August 17, 2026: **Training Together, Responding Better**
Marion County Fire Rescue’s Technical Rescue Team recently joined the @MCSOFlorida Aviation Unit for hands-on helicopter search and rescue training.
August 16, 2026: **Elite Team Specialized Mission**
Last week, Marion County Fire Rescue’s SWAT Medic Team held tryouts for those looking to earn a place on one of the department’s most specialized teams.
SWAT Medics work alongside the @MCSOFlorida SWAT Team
August 13, 2026: **Training Today. Ready Tomorrow.**
Our crews recently spent time on the Rainbow River sharpening their water rescue skills through hands on boat training. Crews rotated through scenarios covering fast boarding, S&R tactics, rope throws, and victim rescues.
August 11, 2026: **Beyond the Call: Connecting with Our Community**
Our High Performance Medic units spent part of last weekend at Brick City Adventure Park for a community engagement event.
August 11, 2026: **Training for the Moments That Matter**
Our crews recently took part in hands on training focused on three critical fireground skills: roof ventilation, primary and secondary searches, and forcible entry.
August 10, 2026: **Welcome to the MCFR Family**
Today, Marion County Fire Rescue welcomed 45 new firefighters and paramedics to our ranks. Our newest class includes 31 FF/EMTs, 10 FF/Paramedics, and 4 Paramedics. This class represents the first wave of new hires.
August 10, 2026: **Prepared for Every Depth. Ready for Every Rescue**
Recently, MCFR personnel completed specialized water rescue training, sharpening the skills needed to respond to aquatic emergencies.
Thank you to @swimfloridafast for allowing us to use their facility.
August 9, 2026: **Back to School Fire Safety Tips For Kids & Teens**
As the new school year begins, many children spend time at home before their parents arrive. Preparing your family now can help keep everyone safe.
August 8, 2026: **MCFR Truck Operations Training**
Truck Ops training continues to sharpen the skills our crews rely on when seconds matter most.
Training like this helps ensure our firefighters are prepared to protect the citizens of Marion County.
August 8, 2026: **A Safe School Year Begins With You**
Whether you're walking, biking, or riding the bus, staying alert and following simple safety tips can help everyone have a safe and successful school year.
August 6, 2026: **Natural Gas Leak Response 80th Street & 80th Avenue**
MCFR responded to the intersection of SW 80th Avenue & SW 80th Street at 8:20 am.
Firefighters established a perimeter, secured the area & monitored the scene while TECO Gas & firefighters stopped the leak.
August 5, 2026: **Together, We Made a Difference**
Throughout the month of July, Marion County came together to collect school supplies for local students in need, and we're proud to announce that MCFR won the 2026 Mission Bus Brigade School Supply Competition!
