Washington County Fire Services

06/08/2026

This past Saturday, WCFD Station 90 had the pleasure of welcoming a group of special friends for a station tour!

During their visit, our newest friends learned about fire safety, the importance of having a home fire escape plan, and the equipment firefighters use during emergency responses. They even got some hands-on experience by spraying water from one of our brush trucks.

We always enjoy opportunities to connect with the children and families in our community and neighboring communities. Teaching fire safety at a young age helps create safer homes and better prepared families.

Stay safe, and remember: Fire prevention starts at home!

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06/05/2026

4:48PM update- Fire departments have been released from the scene.

Fire Departments are currently working a motor vehicle accident at Pate Pond Road and Highway 79.

Please use extreme caution in this area and avoid if possible.

05/30/2026

🚒 Happening Today! Fundraiser for a Firefighter! 🚒

Join us today as we come together to support a local firefighter.

📍 Where: WCFD Station 1
1608 2nd Ave, Wausau, FL

🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until sold out)

🍗 Food is being prepared by 850 Smoke Show, so come grab a delicious BBQ plate and support a great cause!

💲 $10 minimum donation per plate

🌧️ Rain or shine, we'll be there!

We can't wait to see everyone and appreciate your support. Every donation helps make a difference for a local firefighter in need.

05/28/2026

🚨 FUNDRAISER 🚨

Join us this Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until sold out)!

🍽️ $10 minimum donation per plate

📍 WCFD Station 1
1608 2nd Ave
Wausau, FL 32463

Come out and support a local firefighter while enjoying a great meal. We appreciate your support!

05/26/2026

This past Saturday, your Washington County firefighters trained on confined space scenarios. Crews worked on following hose lines, calling maydays, breaching through walls, navigating confined spaces, and handling entrapment situations.

Training for these types of scenarios is critical. Firefighters must be prepared to handle challenging situations while remaining calm, focused, and working together to ensure everyone goes home safely.

05/23/2026

Washington County Firefighters came together today for specialized training with Walton County Air Rescue to review landing zones and the hazards associated with helicopter operations.

Topics covered included landing zone preparation, proper size-up procedures, what to expect in the event of an aircraft emergency, and the overall function and coordination of air rescue operations.

This training is extremely important due to the number of landing zones we establish throughout Washington County. Staying prepared and continuing to train alongside our partnering agencies helps ensure we can provide the safest and most effective response possible for our community.

05/22/2026

Today, Washington County firefighters participated in a Child Abuse Awareness training with Jen from the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.

At WCFD, we believe in making sure our personnel are properly trained in all areas so we can better serve and protect our community.

We cannot thank Jen enough for taking the time to come out and share this valuable information with our firefighters. Training like this helps us continue to grow both professionally and personally in the service we provide.

05/22/2026

Update 1:57am-
All Northbound lanes of traffic on Highway 77 are back open.

Northbound lanes of traffic on Hwy 77 at Carter Circle are currently closed due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid this area and seek an alternate route if possible while emergency personnel work the scene. Use caution and expect delays.

05/20/2026

Applications are due today by 4pm!

𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Ready to take the next step in your career and join a fire-aggressive department? We’re now accepting applications for career firefighter.

👉 Check out the flyer below for details and how to apply.

05/20/2026

Help us congratulate Firefighters Michael Brown and Jaten Brown on successfully passing the National Registry EMT exam and obtaining their EMT certification!

This achievement exemplifies their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving their community at the highest level. We could not be more proud of these firefighters and look forward to watching them continue to grow in the fire service.

Congratulations, gentlemen, on this outstanding accomplishment!