Daytona Beach Fire Department

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History
Growth
The Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD) has a long and storied history. After the first big fire in 1898, several influential citizens formed a volunteer fire department. In 1902 the city purchased its first chemical fire engine. In 1909 the first paid fire chief, Henry T. By the end of that year Charles Messing replaced Titus and was overseeing a department with about 65 voluntee

rs. Fire Chiefs
Name Years
Chief Henry T. Titus 1901 - 1909
Chief Charles Messing 1909 - 1912
Chief W. French 1912 - 1919
Chief B. Hart 1920 - 1950
Chief Grattan B. Chapman 1950 - 1955
Chief Charlie Lee 1955 - 1956
Chief Pete Chapman 1956 - 1958
Chief W. Terry 1958 - 1974
Deputy Director Frank DeBarr 1974 - 1979
Chief Mike McGibney 1979 - 1990
Chief Samual Roberts 1990 - 1992
Commander George Sewell July 1992 -December 1992
Commander Ian Gurney 1993 - 1996
Chief Paul Skinner 1996 - 2002
Chief Lawrence W. Taft 2003 -2006
Chief Dwayne A. Murray 2007 - 2008
Chief Gary Hughes 2008 - 2010
Chief James Bland 2010 - 2013
Chief Dru Driscoll 2013 - Present

๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ: ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐„๐ฑ๐ก๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐…๐š๐ง ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฌOver time, lint and dust can build up in your bathroom exhaust...
09/05/2026

๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ ๐’๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐š๐ฒ: ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐„๐ฑ๐ก๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐…๐š๐ง ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ
Over time, lint and dust can build up in your bathroom exhaust fan, causing the motor to overheat and potentially start a fire. Itโ€™s important to follow these safety tips, and if you suspect a fire, get out, stay out, and call 9-1-1 immediately.

-Keep it clean: Dust and lint can build up inside the fan creating a fire hazard.

-Turn it off when you leave: Donโ€™t leave an exhaust fan unattended and running for long periods of time.

-Watch for warning signs: Unusual noises, vibrations, burning smells, and slow running fans.

-Donโ€™t ignore an overheating fan: If the fan feels unusually hot or you notice a burning smell, turn it off and have it inspected by a certified electrician.

-Replace damaged fans: Cracked covers, exposed wiring, or damaged components should be addressed promptly.

-Never cover the fan: Blocking the exhaust can restrict airflow and cause the motor to overheat.

-Have older fans inspected: If your exhaust fan is old, noisy, or frequently needs repairs, consider replacing it with a newer, properly rated model.

๐Ÿš’๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐Ÿš’One of the best parts of being a firefighter is connecting with our community! Engine 6 visited th...
09/02/2026

๐Ÿš’๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐Ÿš’
One of the best parts of being a firefighter is connecting with our community! Engine 6 visited the first graders and kindergarteners at Daytona Beach Christian Academy today!

Students learned about fire safety, a firefighterโ€™s gear, and what we keep on our fire engines.

Weโ€™d like to thank Daytona Beach Christian Academy for having us! We had a great time connecting with these future firefighters!

๐Ÿšจ๐•๐ž๐ก๐ข๐œ๐ฅ๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐ŸšจDBFD Engine 6 responded to a vehicle fire in the 2300 block of Beville Road. When firefighters arrived o...
09/01/2026

๐Ÿšจ๐•๐ž๐ก๐ข๐œ๐ฅ๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿšจ
DBFD Engine 6 responded to a vehicle fire in the 2300 block of Beville Road. When firefighters arrived on scene, they located a truck with heavy smoke and fire in the engine compartment and immediately began fire suppression. The crewsโ€™ quick response and effective fire suppression efforts contained the fire before it could spread to the truckโ€™s cab. No injuries were reported.

If you ever suspect your vehicle may be on fire, donโ€™t take chances. Follow these safety tips to help keep you and your family safe.
- If you are driving pull over immediately
- Turn off the engine
- Move at least 100 feet away from the vehicle and stay upwind if possible
- Never return to the vehicle to retrieve belongings
- Do not open the hood or the trunk
- Call 9-1-1

๐Ÿ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž, ๐‘๐š๐œ๐ž ๐…๐š๐ง๐ฌ!๐ŸYour Daytona Beach Firefighters and Motor Medics are ready to roll into this weekendโ€™s race festivi...
08/28/2026

๐Ÿ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž, ๐‘๐š๐œ๐ž ๐…๐š๐ง๐ฌ!๐Ÿ
Your Daytona Beach Firefighters and Motor Medics are ready to roll into this weekendโ€™s race festivities! Please keep in mind that heavy traffic is expected around Daytona International Speedway. Be sure to plan for delays and consider alternate routes when traveling.

We ask that motorists be aware of pedestrians, obey all posted signage, be aware of emergency vehicles, and donโ€™t drive distracted.

We hope everyone has a fun and safe race weekend!

๐Ÿšจ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐ŸšจDBFD firefighters responded to a structure fire on Walker Avenue in the early morning hours...
08/27/2026

๐Ÿšจ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿšจ
DBFD firefighters responded to a structure fire on Walker Avenue in the early morning hours of Thursday (8/27). Upon arrival, crews encountered a single-story house with heavy fire coming from the roof. Hose lines were deployed, and firefighters quickly attacked the fire while simultaneously conducting a thorough search of the house. No occupants were located inside.

The fire was brought under control, and the home was checked for any additional hot spots. The house was vacant at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The fire is being investigated by the State Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives.

Responding Crews: Bat1, E5, E1, R5

Other Agencies Assisting: Bat10, E98, E96, L11

๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ: ๐“๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌLeaders of our Technical Rescue Team recently attended Tower Rescue Technician training f...
08/25/2026

๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ: ๐“๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ
Leaders of our Technical Rescue Team recently attended Tower Rescue Technician training focused on rescuing victims from cell phone towers. After completing the training, they brought back valuable knowledge and new skills to share with the rest of the team.

The Daytona Beach Fire Department is committed to investing in our firefighters and professional staff, ensuring they have the training, knowledge, and equipment needed to serve our community. During this training, the team utilized newly acquired equipment that is essential for conducting highly specialized technical rescues and providing the highest level of service to the citizens and visitors of Daytona Beach.

08/24/2026

UPDATE: On August 24, 2026, at approximately 12:46 p.m., Daytona Beach Police Department officers began investigating a reported robbery. Through information provided by the victim, officers identified a suspect, 19-year-old Ian Sylas Garner, and attempted to make contact with him inside a hotel room at 640 S. Ridgewood Avenue.

As officers attempted to make contact, they were met with multiple rounds of gunfire from inside the room. Three officers discharged their fi****ms during the incident. Two additional occupants inside the room were able to safely exit and were taken into police custody.

Officers established a perimeter around the room, and the DBPD SWAT Team ultimately made entry. Garner was located inside the room suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remains alive and is receiving medical treatment.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the officer-involved shooting portion of the incident. Daytona Beach Police Department detectives continue to investigate the underlying robbery and related circumstances.

Due to the ongoing investigation, the incident report is not currently available for release. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available and as it can be released in accordance with Florida law.

ACTIVE SCENE

There is an active scene in the 600 block of S. Ridgewood Ave. involving a barricaded subject and reports of shots fired.

Very limited information is available at this time.

Media staging point: Master Domain Church, 511 Fremont St.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

08/23/2026

๐ŸŒง๏ธ FLOODED ROADS? TURN AROUND.

Heavy rain can cause roadways to flood quickly, and what looks like a few inches of standing water can be much deeper than it appears.

๐Ÿš— Weโ€™re seeing drivers damage their vehicles by attempting to drive through flooded roadways.

Please:
๐Ÿšซ Donโ€™t drive through standing or moving water.
โ†ฉ๏ธ Turn around and find another route.
โš ๏ธ Never assume you can make it through just because another vehicle did.
๐Ÿ›‘ If barricades are in place, do not drive around them.

Your vehicle can be replaced. Your safety canโ€™t.

๐ŸŽ‰๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ŸŽ‰Congratulations to our newest Firefighter Paramedics, Demetrius Gilbert and Nikko Harding!After passin...
08/21/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ŸŽ‰
Congratulations to our newest Firefighter Paramedics, Demetrius Gilbert and Nikko Harding!

After passing the Medical Directorโ€™s Assessment, theyโ€™ve reached an important milestone in their careers and are ready to continue serving our community with advanced lifesaving care.

08/15/2026

Daytona Beach Fire Dept proudly participated in the Jason Raynor Memorial Ride alongside our brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement.

This ride is a 55 mile bike ride where riders participate and ride one mile for each day Jason fought to survive!

Alongside several law enforcement agencies participating, the DBFD Motor Medics were there for any type of medical emergency!

Jason is always remembered, and never will be forgotten!

Address

420 S. Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL
32114

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13866714000

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