Alachua County Fire Rescue

Newberry Residents Rejoice Over New Rescue Truck

April 12, 2019 Public safety Comments Off on Newberry Residents Rejoice Over New Rescue Truck

The Newberry Fire Department added it's 13th rescue truck this week. City leaders and residents hope this could lead to significantly faster response times.

Public Safety Department Heads Present Data, Solutions For I-75 Safety

April 10, 2019 Getting around, Public safety Comments Off on Public Safety Department Heads Present Data, Solutions For I-75 Safety

Alachua County Commissioners on Tuesday heard at least one conclusion they already knew: Interstate 75's passage through the county is a double-edged sword.

Firefighters Lobby State To Pass Cancer-Protection Bill

April 8, 2019 Health and Science, Video Comments Off on Firefighters Lobby State To Pass Cancer-Protection Bill

Firefighter Joey Malphurs is pushing for a bill that would help cover firefighters across the state who develop one of 21 kinds of cancer. The bill, HB 857, has 70 co-sponsors in the Florida House.