Crestview Fire Department

Sandbags are available for residents.

In preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias, sandbags will be available today, Wednesday, October 7, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Sandbags can be picked up at the Okaloosa County Public Works building located at 1759 S Ferdon Blvd and the B&T RC Raceway located at 585 Brookemeade Dr (we ask that you bring your own shovel for this location).

Please keep in mind that the sandbags are available for residential use only, they are not intended for commercial entities.

Be prepared, don't panic.

Please stay safe and updated on storm progression.

Structure Fire - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

At 10AM this morning, Crestview was dispatched to the area of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & McDonald Street for reports of smoke coming from the roof of a structure.

CFD units arrived on scene - reporting a working fire in a church at the intersection. After entry was gained to the church, a fire in the sanctuary was found as crews worked to extinguish the fire. Vertical ventilation was performed to release the high heat and smoke from within the structure to assist in search and continued extinguishment of the fire. Firefighters on scene were able to prevent the fire from extending outside of the sanctuary, while the entire structure sustained smoke damage.

Approximately 30 minutes into the incident, the fire was declared knocked down and all searches for occupants were negative.

1 firefighter on scene was transported to NOMC for possible smoke inhalation but has been released as of this report

This incident has been turned over to the Florida State Fire Marshall’s Office for further investigation. Cause of the fire has not been determined at this point.

Assisting Agencies: North Okaloosa Fire District Eglin Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services, Crestview Police Department, Okaloosa County EMS

Congratulations on Lt. Folkerts Retirement after 20 years!

Friday, Lieutenant Folkerts Retirement party was held, where CFD said farewell as he begins his next adventure. A coming together of blood family, fire family, retirees, new members, and a career of memories.

A man who cherishes family, and was known for making members on his crew feel like part of his own. Lt. Folkerts is a one of a kind Crestview fireman and takes a wealth of knowledge and experience with him into his days of retirement.

We wish you the best of luck, a happy retirement, and see you later!

RESIDENTIAL FIRE

On Friday the 25th at 11:16 AM, A-Shift Engine 1, Engine 2, and Truck 3 were dispatched to a residential fire in the area of Ray Avenue.

Units arrived on scene with heavy smoke throughout and fire near the rear of the building. Crews began fire attack, ultimately deploying 2 interior attack lines, and performing vertical ventilation to aid in the primary search of the residence. Crews were met with high heat within the structure and worked to knock down the fire approximately 10 minutes after units arrived on scene. Overall, the structure sustained heavy smoke and fire damage and no occupants were found during search operations. 1 firefighter was treated for a burn injury.

A Thank You for our Mutual Aid & Assisting Agencies: Eglin Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services, North Okaloosa Fire District, Okaloosa EMS, & Crestview Police Department

The incident remains under investigation through the Florida State Fire Marshall’s Office

We are extremely grateful that no one was injured in the recent food truck explosion in Fort Walton Beach. According to reports, the incident involved a propane cylinder and caused significant damage to the food truck, as well as some damage to the surrounding area.

With that being said, we want to take this opportunity to thank every food truck owner operating within the City of Crestview, as well as the City of Crestview, for working with the Crestview Fire Department to ensure that food trucks have received their required annual Fire and Life Safety Inspection. Thank you for taking fire and life safety seriously. Your cooperation helps keep our community safe. ❤️‍🔥

— Crestview Fire Department | Fire Prevention Division "Protection Through Prevention"

Fort Walton Beach woman looks to move forward after food truck explosion FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A Fort Walton Beach woman is trying to rebuild her life after her food truck exploded early Tuesday morning.

Joint Training

Florida Army National Guard and CFD held a joint training exercise at our Training Tower last week for their RSP Training Day.

DEPLOYMENT

Early this morning - 4 Members from CFD deployed as part of an Engine Strike Team to assist with the ongoing wildfires near Fort Worth, Texas.

Our crew is attached with several other Okaloosa County Fire Departments and are currently westbound to provide assistance wherever they may be needed!

*Severe Thunderstorm Warning*
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Today 3:15PM to 4:00PM.

ADDITIONAL WARNING TIME: 4:00PM to 5:00PM

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
Southern Covington County in south central Alabama...
Northeastern Okaloosa County in northwestern Florida...

* At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 14 miles northwest
of Laurel Hill, or 20 miles southwest of Andalusia, moving
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Florala, Laurel Hill, and Lockhart.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately.

Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Another heat advisory for our area. Please stay safe. Check out these tips provided by the US National Weather Service Mobile Alabama.

Hot and humid conditions continue today with a Heat Advisory in effect for the entire area. High temperatures will be in the mid and upper 90s with heat index values of 105 to 112. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop again this afternoon. A few strong storms are possible with gusty winds, frequent lightning and very heavy rain.