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We have numerous veterans that continue their service to their community as firefighters. Thanks to all who served!

Red flag conditions again today, per Blackwater Forestry Center. NO BURNING ALLOWED IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY. Stay firewise with these tips for keeping your home safe from wildfires.

Happy International Firefighters Day to all of our brothers and sisters around the world! May 4th is recognized as International Firefighters Day, but has its roots in the Patron Saint of Firefighting, St. Florian. There are several reasons why it’s believed Saint Florian earned the title of patron saint of fire and firefighters: legend says that during his life, St. Florian put out a massive fire with only one bucket of water, saving a village from ruin. St. Florian is often depicted in artwork pouring water from a bucket or small vessel. Many years after St. Florian’s death, a man said he was saved from a deadly fire when he called on St. Florian, begging for his intercession. The feast of St. Florian is celebrated May 4, coinciding with International Firefighter’s Day. Thanks to all of our community for the support over the past year!

Detached 2 car garage fire in District 4, Cantonment last night. Total loss, but no damage to the nearby house. Engines 4, 6, 18, 1, and Squad 3 responded with BC3 in Command with CF7 assisting.

Yesterday, members of Local 4131 added "Firefighters Support" signs to our candidates for both Sheriff and District 1 Commissioner. This is an effort to let the public know of our endorsement of these two individuals that have Public Safety and Employee Support as a top priority. We support them, and we ask you do too! If you would like to get a sign for your yard or business, please contact us to show your support also!

Warrington Fire heavy flames through the roof on Engine 16 arrival. Multiple companies used to get through tongue and groove ceilings to access the fire.

Pensacola Beach wind driven fire with Ladder 13 setting up upwind to mitigate with high flow water. No other structures damaged. Thanks to our mutual aid partners for assistance.

In January 2000, Escambia County officially hired their first group of career firefighters. Through ups and downs, good times and bad, 18 of the originals still serve the citizens they swore to protect. Congratulations to them, leading the way for the over 150 current firefighters now employed by Escambia County!

A fire in Ferry Pass this morning displaced a family of 5, including 2 with special needs. The rapid response of firefighters and interior search and attack saved numerous family pets- 1 cat, 1 dog, and numerous kittens. Even when times are bad with the current global crisis, your Union firefighters are giving back. A check of $500 was given today to the family to help them in their difficult time. This donation was funded by the IAFF Local 4131 Charity. Monies can be donated to the 501(c)3, tax deductible organization to further the help to those in Escambia County that are burned out of a home. Pictured are the homeowners and President Gradia. On a side note, President Gradia was on the first in engine from Station 7 and led his crew in the initial attack. Thanks to all those who have donated to keep helping those in their communities!

Remember fallen brothers, lessons learned are lives saved.

Since we all have some time on our hands- check out www.owensdistrict1.com and support our candidate for District 1 County Commissioner. He has the vision and forsight to grow all of ECFR without special interests or groups in mind. He will unite all of Public Safety and support the decisions and planning of the County Administrator, Public Safety director, and Fire Chief. Current officials undermine and bypass the overall goal, keeping needed growth and protection as a political agenda. We support him, you can too! #wedeservebetter

Flatten the curve! We are still reporting to work, along with other first responders, to ensure your safety in the home.

Today is National Doctors Day! On February 21, 1991, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed National Doctors Day to honor the Nation’s physicians for their dedication and leadership. Today, hundreds of thousands of doctors lead the fight against disease and illness in the United States, most notably- the recent COVID-19 pandemic. We want to take a moment to recognize our own Dr. Rayme Edler, our Medical Director! Since taking office, she has supported the growth and training of our EMTs and Paramedics serving in ECFR. We are proud to have her. She knows what it is like, having worked the streets as a paramedic herself. Thanks Doc!

Stand together by not standing together!

Recommendations to make the isolation worth our efforts. #flattenthecurve

Keep the Faith. We are still responding to your emergencies, we are still on the front line with our EMS brothers and sisters, and we are still training for all of the possibilities we may be presented with. We encourage all to still practice precautionary procedures, such as washing hands and social distancing, and encourage those who may feel ill to inform the 911 Operators of possible COVID-19 exposures. This will keep us in the trenches, serving you our community.

We are still here, we are still fighting for your safety.

You may see some changes in our protective equipment, but we are still responding. We ask for you to be honest with us and EMS, as 6 Firefighters in South Florida are now being quarantined from their families from a patient not being accurate or honest with their symptoms.

Vote for someone with experience. Vote for someone who understands Public Safety. Vote for someone who sees a need and fixes it. We support Chip Simmons, and you should too!!!

We support him, and you should too!!! We deserve better service from the Firefighters of ECFR. This means electing someone who is connected to the needs and ideas of Fire-Rescue and all of Public Safety.

Help us, help you...

Congratulations to Jonathan Owens on receiving ALL of the signatures needed to be on the ballot as our next commissioner in District 1! #firefightersforowens

Our prayers are with the Grogan and Pensacola Police Department family as they remember the life of a great officer.

Unfortunately today was the first day of a reduction in staffing due to poor planning of the budget . This caused an unfortunate homeowner in Innerarity Point to experience a greater loss than was necessary. We are required by law to remain out of the dwelling fire when the resident or residents are confirmed out of the dwelling until we have 4 certified personnel on scene. Please contact your commissioner to find out if your home and possessions are at risk.

Our prayers are with our FHP family in the tragic loss of Trooper Bullock in south Florida. Godspeed Trooper, rest in peace.

Happy New Year to all!

The generosity to help those in need. This Escambia County resident receives a check from Local 4131 Charity after their residential fire on Maxwell Street this past week. The charity is funded by donations from both firefighters and local organizations. This allows the funds raised to stay within Escambia County. This is a 501(c)3 charity, and donations are always appreciated. Pictured are Local 4131 members Lt. McGuffey from Myrtle Grove Engine 11 and Lt. Chapman from West Pensacola Engine 17.

ECFR units assisted this morning with treatment and care with EMS. Our thoughts are with the ECSO deputies and those affected by this tragedy.

Members of the ECFR Honor Guard assisted Crestview Fire Department with a retired members funeral recently. We will always try to serve the brotherhood, especially in their time of loss.

Remembering a fallen brother today, from 19 years ago. Thoughts and prayers continue to him, his family, and his fire family. RFB 201

Local 4131 hosted a Fish Fry for the Florida Professional Firefighters Executive Meeting last night. Over 100 FPF Members from all around the state of Florida are on Pensacola Beach this week developing and discussing employee safety and health items and employer relationships. Thanks to the FPF for picking beautiful Pensacola Beach for this occasion!

Today we lay a hero down to rest. Chief Bradshaw made a lasting impression on so many in Escambia County, Department of Defense, and 2 branches of the military. To say he lived his life to serve would be an understatement. We pay tribute today for a lifetime of sacrifice. Rest easy Chief, we will take it from here.

"What will it take?" Today, we received a phone call from a citizen in the Paradise Beach community, asking why his home insurance went up $2200. Short answer, after the closing of the fire station at Bauer and Lillian, ISO rezoned that area as a Class 10, or lowest level of protection, i.e. highest area of risk for fire loss. From the ISO website: "ISO's expert staff collects information about municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Classification (PPC®) — a number from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property fire protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire suppression program does not meet ISO's minimum criteria." In another smoke and mirror, Escambia County officials were happy to report a lowering of ISO ratings (which set overall insurance rates) to a 4 a few months ago. Another half truth to not show the true crumbling of the public safety and fire protection. If you are not 5 miles from a fire station, you are considered at risk by your insurance, to have to pay a higher payout, due to limited or delayed fire protection. This, in turn, rolls the cost back to the consumer- the citizens who already pay for fire protection. As we have said, there are numerous "gaps" that cause this. The idea of "Mutual Aid" agreements to cover this have been advertised and told to this concerned citizen. We then informed them that Lillian Fire Department was recently removed from this agreement, due to lack of response. So now, there will be an outside, non guaranteed response re-established for tax paying citizens in Escambia County. This is not right! If you pay your fire tax, you should have representation for those taxes. To include fire, roads, etc. Do you think it is right? Are your taxes worth lowering insurance rates? This is the 3rd phone call we have received in as many months concerning this increase in insurance. You may want to check yours.

What does it take to be a great fireman? Physical fitness! Lieutenant Shaw from Engine 11 in Myrtle Grove is scheduled to complete his Ironman in Panama City Beach around 9:30 PM. This is the summary of his day of swimming, biking, and running- A LOT. Congrats to him in his physical and mental accomplishment! Follow him on the link below. https://track.rtrt.me/e/IRM-FLORIDA-2019#/tracker/RZYMNK3B Or https://ironman.com/ Select "coverage" Click on Athlete Tracker

This is brotherhood. This is what we do for each other. This is who we are. A and C shift this morning at the Brent station showing support for one of our Lieutenants wife's currently fighting breast cancer. #strongasadiamond

With the holidays coming up, consider assisting the children of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the fire service. The children of the Line of Duty Deaths will receive Christmas presents from this organization, allowing them to see the community's and brotherhood's obligation to take care of our heroes.

"What will it take?" Last night, crews from the Brent Station were first on scene with a 75% involved mobile home. Because of quick response and aggressive training, crews were able to search survivable areas and found no one trapped or injured. Fire was contained and had no spread to other nearby homes. With staffed stations and fully staffed crews, fires damage is able to be limited in protected areas. Crews that have to return to the station for apparatus are limited in survivability of the occupants and minimal damage, due to not being available for quick response. There are still areas that have this lack this type of protection in Escambia County. Contact your commisioners and tell them that the Public Safety interest is in staffed stations and fully staffed fire trucks. If this was your house, you would want the same response for you and your family.

Give us a chance to save you and your family. Sleeping with the doors closed isolated the space from deadly products of a fire- smoke and heat. It only takes a few breaths to become overcome. Close the door when you snore!

***Election Endorsement Announcement *** IAFF Local 4131 officially endorsed Chip Simmons this morning with a unanimous vote from the membership. A financial contribution was also made to support a great person as the next Sheriff of Escambia County. Best of luck Chip!

Suicide is the number 1 killer of emergency responders every year. Reach out to a brother or sister, share a kind word, and be there for them. Just listening can mean a world of difference to them. #iammybrotherskeeper

All Local 4131 Members, Family Fun Day Fish fry this Sunday. Beulah Community Park, kid friendly. Starts at 11:30. Sign up by clicking Members tab on our website. 4131 members only. Beulah Regional Park. 7820 Mobile Hwy.

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Get out, stay out! Have a plan, have a meeting place! Check your detectors monthly! Close the door before bed! So much good has come from this problem, but the fight for safety is still at an all time high. Thousands of americans still die every year from fire related deaths. If you need a detector, please call 595-HERO

"What will it take?" This week starts a new fiscal year for ECFR. Unfortunately, an increase in support has not been addressed, causing more daily maintenance just to keep trucks in service. Here, crews have to DAILY add water to horribly leaking pumps and add air to leaking tires. This happens EVERYDAY across Escambia County. Your Escambia County Firefighters have the character and ownership to constantly stay ready and find creative means to keep these trucks in service at all costs, knowing that those we serve may need us at any given time. We will always be ready. We will always come. We need your support to avoid having to put bandaid on horrible gashes. As the new fiscal year begins, some maintenance items will finally be addressed, some new trucks are being ordered, and our new air packs will be placed in service shortly. That's the good news. We will still operate short staffed, underpaid, and under supported for daily operations. That's the bad news.

"What will it take?" Good news: the new Pensacola Beach sign is up to direct our tourists to Pensacola Beach, the most beautiful beach in the world. Bad News: the only fire protection truck for the beach is broken down at the Casino Beach parking lot. The reserve truck that is usually at the beach is also out of service, due to maintenance issues. How many more areas of our County will have to be unprotected for the support to the Fire Department? How many calls will not go answered (fact)? How many more times will administration have to ask for increases to just get by before the true financial support of the Publics Safety is taken as highest priority? The fleet is old, there is one mechanic to try to keep them in service, and as seen in previous BoCC meetings, change orders for more and more money keeps being voted for. There has to be a stop somewhere, we just dont want history repeating itself with how it will happen.

Members of Local 4131 with full gear, climbed Portofino Towers today for 110 flights, in remembrance of those 343 brothers who passed away 18 years ago. There are still members of FDNY dying from cancer and illnesses from the recovery mission that continued for months after the collapse on the pile. Other members are taking moments of silence, climbing other places, and hugging their families a little more today. RFB 343 "We climb for them."

"What will it take?" How much to stand behind a counter in Gulf Breeze and check out customers? More than a dollar higher than the firefighters who respond to your emergency. There is something obviously wrong with the pay of our department when we have to compare to local gas stations for our low pay. Are they expected to respond at any time in a 24 hour shift? Are they required to see the faces of death and destruction? Are they expected to place themselves in danger for complete strangers? So, we will ask again...What will it take? What are we worth to you? When will government officials see the value of their first responders and pay them as such? How many will have to take their ECFR experience to another department that pays for their families? $10.79...think about it.

Tomorrow and Tuesday, 23 applicants test for the position of Lieutenant for Escambia County Fire Rescue. They have been studying the books for a few weeks, but have been learning through experience for years. Know that each of you will do great, and placement on a list does not equal the skills you all have shown throughout your careers. Best of luck, time to show the department how great you all are.

Another example of staffing in stations to better respond to emergencies. Great job to a human life saved! Engine 7 "B" from the Ferry Pass Station, ECEMS, and our Dispatchers!

Shift Schedule

A Watch

B Watch

C Watch

Shift Schedule

A Watch

B Watch

C Watch