Navarre Beach Fire Rescue

10/10/2026

🚨 POST-STORM OPERATIONAL UPDATE: HURRICANE ISAIAS 🚨
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District | Saturday, October 10, 2026

First responders and specialized urban search and rescue teams are on-island conducting safety assessments and reconnaissance. Here is the current situation on Navarre Beach:

CURRENT SITUATION & SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS:
✅ NO INJURIES REPORTED: We are grateful to report zero injuries on Navarre Beach at this time.
🚒 URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE ON-SCENE: Florida USAR Task Force 1 (Miami-Dade) has arrived on the island and is actively conducting primary structural assessments across properties.
🏢 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE EVALUATIONS: Substantial exterior structural damage has been observed across the island. Notably, Belmere Condominiums sustained exterior damage on every floor with open wall breaches on the north side; a state structural engineer is currently on-site evaluating the building's integrity.
💧 WATER SERVICE: Water pressure across the island is currently minimal. The water utility department is actively working to restore pressure and operational service.
⚡ ELECTRICAL GRID: Power remains out across Navarre Beach with NO current estimated restoration time.
🚧 BRIDGE CLOSURE & RE-ENTRY: The island remains closed to the public and residents while structural assessments, utility checks, and hazard mitigation continue. Please do not attempt to cross the Navarre Beach Bridge until county officials formally issue re-entry authorization.

For the full operational directive and continuing emergency updates, visit our website:
👉 https://navarrebeachfire.org

IMPORTANT EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
• Emergencies Only: Dial 911
• Santa Rosa County Citizen Information Center: (850) 983-INFO (4636)
• Official County Bulletins: santarosa.fl.gov

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District 📞 Station: (850) 939-2448 | 🚨 Emergency: Call or Text 911 ✉️ Get Email Updates 💳 Payments Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District 🚨 Station Evacuated…

10/10/2026

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10/09/2026

🚨 CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY: HURRICANE ISAIAS 🚨
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District | Effective October 9, 2026

PLEASE READ & SHARE IMMEDIATELY:

As of approximately 3:00 PM today, Friday, October 9, Fire Station 49 has been evacuated and is UNSTAFFED.

There are NO firefighters or emergency personnel remaining at the station. Do NOT report to Station 49 seeking shelter or medical assistance. In coordination with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management, all apparatus and personnel have relocated off-island to preserve frontline life-safety assets from life-threatening saltwater storm surge.

KEY SAFETY DIRECTIVES:
⚠️ EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUSPENDED AT 39 MPH: All countywide emergency responses cease when sustained winds reach 39 MPH or saltwater breaches Gulf Boulevard. If you chose to remain on the island, emergency crews CANNOT respond to 911 calls until post-storm conditions subside.
⚠️ GULF CLOSED (DOUBLE RED FLAGS): Water conditions feature extreme rip currents and destructive surf. Lifeguard towers are secured and there are no lifeguards on duty. Stay out of the water.
⚠️ BRIDGE & RE-ENTRY: The Navarre Beach Bridge and island re-entry will remain closed until county officials complete structural and utility inspections after the storm passes.

For the full operational directive, shelter listings, and emergency updates, visit our website now:
👉 https://navarrebeachfire.org

IMPORTANT CONTACTS:
• True Life-Threatening Emergencies: Dial 911
• Santa Rosa County Citizen Information Center: (850) 983-INFO (4636)
• Official County Storm Bulletins: santarosa.fl.gov

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District 📞 Station: (850) 939-2448 | 🚨 Emergency: Call or Text 911 ✉️ Get Email Updates 💳 Payments Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District 🚨 Station Evacuated…

09/30/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who participated in and supported our 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser.
With more than 150 people in attendance, we raised $3,221 to help offset the cost of gear for three of our lifeguards as they take the next step and attend the fire academy.

We are especially grateful to the Fountain Family, owners of Windjammers on the Pier, for being our largest donor.

The Navarre Beach Fire District is still accepting donations for this effort. Donations can be made payable to the Navarre Beach Fire District.

Thank you for standing behind our lifeguards, our department, and our community. We couldn't do it without you!

09/11/2026

Turned out to be a beautiful event in spite of the weather.

Hello and welcome to 850 Fire Photography. Steve Clark is a native of Chatham, N.J. and has lived in Gulf Breeze, Florida since 2003. Retired from law enforcement, with over 30 years of experience. I am also an exempt member of the Chatham Fire Department. Hobbies include amateur photography and is....

09/10/2026

09/05/2026

Why does the fire department have a boat? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times since becoming Fire Chief four months ago, and an incident early this morning is a clear example of why it matters.

At 4:12 AM on 9/5, Navarre Beach Fire Rescue’s boat was dispatched after a 19 year old male attempted su***de by jumping from the top of the Navarre Beach bridge. Holley Navarre Fire District responded to the shoreline near the park while our crew launched from Juana’s boat ramp.

Against all odds, the young man survived the fall. When our rescue boat arrived at 4:30, he was clinging to a bridge pylon. Firefighters were able to reach him, pull him aboard, and transfer him safely to EMS so he could receive the help he needed.

This is not the first time the boat has made a life saving difference. A year and a half ago—on the “snow day”—two 12 year olds were blown nearly a mile offshore on a raft in 40 mph winds. The rescue boat was the only reason those children made it home.

And many in our community remember March 2015, when a Blackhawk helicopter crashed off the causeway at midnight. At that time, no local agency had a rescue-capable vessel. Responders could do little more than stand on shore or rely on private citizens’ boats. I recall speaking with Fire Chief Danny Fureigh about how deeply that night affected him and others. It was a turning point.
Chief Fureigh worked with the state legislature to secure funding for a vessel designed specifically for our community—one capable of water rescue and firefighting operations. That investment continues to save lives.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue pays $2,800 annually to insure the boat, plus routine maintenance. It is a small cost for a critical capability.

Outstanding work by B Shift—Capt. Arsenault, FF Kenny, and FF Sites (first day on the job), along with Holley Navarre Fire District Engine 45 and Battalion Chief Martino. Their coordinated response ensured a young man survived a night that could have ended very differently.

Chief Kanzigg

09/01/2026

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08/22/2026

Congratulations to our very own Firefighter Stephen Kenny and Lifeguard Cole Burton (also a full-time FF with Midway Fire District) for successfully completing the Paramedic program at George Stone Technical School. Pictured with Fire Chief Kanzigg and Beach Safety Division Chief Turnbull.

04/22/2026

Friendly reminder that we offer 3 beach wheelchairs available for free checkout!

Chairs are first come, first served (no reservations) and can be checked out during the following times:• 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM• 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM(Available 7 days a week)

These wheelchairs are for use on Navarre Beach only.

To check one out, simply complete a short form and provide a copy of your driver’s license. All copies will be securely shredded once the chairs are returned.

We’re proud to help make the beach accessible for everyone!