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Gainesville Fire Rescue announced it will soon be operating out of new building in downtown Gainesville. Construction is set to begin in Spring 2016.
Read More »GFR Fire Station No. 1 Set To Move Into Upgraded Location
Fire Causes Evacuation At UF’s Keys Residential Complex
Updated, Sept. 21: About 31 firefighters from various stations were called to the fire, said Keith Saunders, Gainesville Fire Rescue acting district chief. They began aggressively attacking the fire and were able to put it out. Investigators have yet to determine the fire’s cause. The Internet and fire alarm communications system, …
Read More »Alachua County Commission Considers GFR Assistance To Combat Ambulance Shortage
The lack of Alachua County Fire Rescue ambulances able to respond to medical emergencies is causing concern for some. The proposal to use additional ambulances from Gainesville Fire Rescue, suggested by the Strengthen Gainesville group, will be reviewed at a county commission meeting on Aug 10.
Read More »Explosion, Fire At Southwest Villas Apartment Found To Be Result Of Arson
An explosion and resulting fire at Southwest Villas on Jan. 22 that displaced 12 residents was caused by arson. Two suspects have been charged with grand theft and fraudulent insurance claims.
Read More »Majority Of Fire Inspections Don’t Check Out
The newest data on Gainesville's statGNV shows that over half of all existing buildings in Gainesville received some type of violation. These violations include broken emergency exit signs, incorrect outlet cover plates and untested sprinkler systems.
Read More »Fire Resuce Officials Offer Tips To Heat Homes Safely
As a result of the recent cold front, Gainesville Fire Rescue reminds residents to take the necessary safety precautions while heating homes.
Read More »Students Evacuate UF Chemistry Building Due to ‘Minor Leak’
UF Students and faculty evacuate Leigh Hall after alarms sound and Gainesville Fire Rescue respond to the incident.
Read More »Florida Fights To Join 48 States In Safety Seat Law
Rep. Keith Perry fights to pass a bill that will require Florida to keep children between 4 and 7 years old and shorter than 4 feet and 9 inches in a booster seat while in a moving car. Florida is one of two states without a safety seat law for children older than 3.
Read More »Butler Plaza Best Buy’s Solar Panels Caught Fire
(Image credit: Lauren Moore) A fire behind a portion of Butler Plaza was caused by solar panels
Read More »Gainesville Emergency Response Drill Brings Agencies, Students Together
Every three years, Gainesville Fire Rescue and other agencies come together to simulate an emergency rescue drill that incorporates Santa Fe College students.
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