Gainesville Fire Rescue Archives - Page 5 of 9

Gainesville Firefighters Prepare For Cooking Fires As Holidays Approach

November 17, 2016 Law and public safety

With the holidays and festivities approaching, Gainesville Fire Rescue is preparing for a greater danger of fires.

Gas Leak Near UF Repaired, Ending Evacuations

November 1, 2016 Law and public safety

GRU representatives couldn’t immediately be reached, so it was unclear what caused the leak.

UPDATE: Person Freed From Car Following Gainesville Crash

November 1, 2016 Law and public safety

One person is trapped inside a vehicle after a crash at 8600 NW 13th St., according to the Gainesville Fire Rescue.

Just A Drill: First Responders Prepare For Plane Crash At Gainesville Airport

October 19, 2016 Law and public safety

First responders from around the county — firefighters, police and emergency medical technicians — practiced what to do in case of a plane crash at the Gainesville Regional Airport Tuesday.

Alachua County Department Of Health Works To Improve Child Passenger Safety

September 21, 2016 Law and public safety

The Alachua County Department of Health offers safety programs to teach parents how to install car seats correctly.

Gainesville Citizens Pull Man Out Of Burning Car

August 26, 2016 Law and public safety

Man pulled from burning car following crash Thursday night.

Corporate Jet Slides Off Runway At Gainesville Regional Airport

June 7, 2016 Law and public safety

Gainesville Regional Airport's main runway was temporarily closed after a corporate jet slid off the runway into the mud during landing.

Frederick Gardens Apartments Evacuated After Fire

June 6, 2016 Law and public safety

An apartment fire at Frederick Gardens Apartments cause residents to evacuate and the American Red Cross to step in and assist.

Gainesville Storm Safety Website Goes Live

June 6, 2016 Law and public safety

Gainesville has launched a new website called SafeGNV.org that centralizes updates on weather, traffic and emergency information during hurricane season. The site, which is designed to be a central online and mobile information source, is part of Citizen Centered Gainesville's initiative promoting safety and storm preparedness.