St. Lucie County Fire District preserves life and property through safe, professional fire & EMS services, public education, and countywide emergency response.
St. Lucie County, Florida
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VITALIA EVACUATION UPDATE | Nov. 4
Evacuations continue until 8 p.m. tonight and resume at 6:30 a.m. Thurs, Nov. 5. Emergency response remains available overnight. Call 911 for immediate safety or medical concerns.
Full details, on our Facebook and Instagram.
The St. Lucie County Fire District shares the public viewing and memorial service arrangements for Firefighter/Paramedic Austin Hodge, who passed away in the line of duty on October 24, 2026. We invite our community to join us in honoring his life and service.
Today, we mourn Firefighter Paramedic Austin Hodge, a 9-year veteran of SLCFD. Our firefighters, Honor Guard, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie Police, and Martin and Indian River County peer support teams stood together to honor our fallen brother
The St. Lucie County Fire District is deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our firefighters. Our thoughts are with the firefighter’s family, loved ones, and fellow firefighters as we navigate this difficult loss. Additional information will be shared as appropriate.
When you call 911, the response begins long before the emergency.
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Did you know? St Lucie County Fire District operates many essential services in-house.
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🚨 You know who responds.
But do you know what it takes to make every response possible?
🎥 Take two minutes to go behind every emergency response.
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George Lestrange Preserve will be closed Thurs, June 18 for a prescribed burn. Reopening is expected Fri, June 19. Some areas remain closed for restoration. Prescribed burns help restore habitats and reduce wildfire risk. #StLucieCounty #ERD #Closure
ALT Tall pine tree under a clear blue sky with a notice about George Lestrange Preserve closing temporarily on June 18.
⛈️ Don’t wait until a storm is approaching to start preparing.
Build your kit today! ➡️ FEMA
Review evacuation zones and local emergency information through St. Lucie County Emergency Management.
You can also visit our Hurricane Awareness Classroom ➡️ SLCFD.com
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No active wildfires in St. Lucie County, but smoke may appear. Limit outdoor activity & avoid burning. Learn more: fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wi… #StLucieCounty #PublicSafety #Wildfire
ALT Two red firefighting trucks equipped with hoses and equipment parked on a grassy field under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
📍 Lake Forest (St. Lucie West)
Residents may notice smoke from scheduled sewer testing taking place this week. 🚧
This is part of scheduled testing. The smoke is harmless and there is no emergency.
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The countywide burn ban remains in effect.
All outdoor burning of combustible materials is prohibited, including bonfires, campfires, outdoor fires, and fireworks.
Thank you for helping protect our community. 🚫🔥
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🚫 Burn Ban Update: The countywide burn ban remains in effect.
Outdoor burning of combustibles is prohibited.
Updated: Mar. 06, 2026
The county-wide burn ban remains in effect.
All outdoor burning of combustible materials is prohibited, including bonfires, campfires, outdoor fireplaces, fireworks, and warming fires.
Conditions continue to be monitored, and updates will be provided when the ban is lifted.
Please join us in recognizing Juan Lopez and Jennifer Maldonado, who have been officially released by our Medical Director, Dr. Ken Palestrant, to serve as Primary Paramedics with the St. Lucie County Fire District.
Congratulations to Juan and Jennifer! 🚑
🚫 Burn Ban Update: The countywide burn ban remains in effect.
Outdoor burning of combustibles is prohibited.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2026
Firefighter Paramedic Joshua Wozar was recognized this morning at the Networking Breakfast Honoring a Lifesaver by Battalion Chief Keith Bergeron for his dedication and service to our community. 👏
🧪 SLCFD Special Operations crews conducted a Hazmat drill simulating a chlorine gas leak at a water treatment facility.
No actual leaks, hazards, or chlorine products were involved. 🚒
Chief Lee recognized Captain Shane Kozac as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year at the 40th Annual Business & Industry Awards hosted by the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce.
Proud to see his dedication honored among community leaders. 🚒👏
#SLCFD #FirefighterOfTheYear
🚨 Now Hiring Telecommunicators🚨
Answer emergency calls in real time. Dispatch Fire & EMS units. Be the critical link when seconds matter most.
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