Tag Archives: Gainesville Fire Rescue

A 24-year-old laborer was buried for 28 harrowing minutes earlier this year before he was saved during a chaotic, heroic rescue effort by firefighters.

Gainesville Fire Rescue's hazmat team was called to the scene to contain a diesel leak from the bus.

GFR officials detailed that the Gainesville Police Department assisted in the fuel fire by securing the scene and evacuating the surrounding area in case of explosion.

Sgt. John Mazzuca of the Gainesville Police Department said there was one fatality, though the person's identity has not yet been released.

County and City Commissioners are taking action against "irresponsible pet owners" after a string of "dangerous dog" attacks, perpetrated mostly by pit bulls. The attacks have resulted in euthanasia of injured animals and even the death of a 2-year-old boy.

The LaCrosse Fire Department went without a fire engine for the entire month of October before purchasing a new 2012 Pierce Dash engine.

Since Irma hit Florida last year, its effects continue being felt by Gainesville — the residents, the city and the University of Florida are all still working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance companies.

Gainesville Fire Rescue hires 17 new firefighters with help from $1.9 million grant.