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Easter Egg Hunt Welcomes Visually Impaired Children

The Orlando Fire Department partnered with Lighthouse Central Florida to host an inclusive Easter egg hunt using specially designed beeping…

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Orlando Fire Department Swears In 12 New Firefighters as City Expands Public Safety Workforce

The initiative was highlighted during the 2025 State of the City address by Buddy Dyer, who noted the program’s role…

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Orlando Opens New Fire Station 6, Completing Multi-Year Modernization Effort

“This station represents our commitment to giving Orlando firefighters the tools, space, and safety measures they need to continue providing…

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Orlando Fire Department Crews Work to Free Trapped Victim After I-4 Crash

According to a post on Facebook, the Orlando Fire Department crews responded this morning to a vehicle accident with entrapment…

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Igniting Confidence: Orlando Fire Department Hosts Empowerment Workshop for Young Women

Nationwide women make up only about nine percent of fire personnel, and a program such as Burn Bright is helpful…

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Orlando Fire Department Launches Life-Saving Program

“These door alarms can be life-saving tools,” said an OFD representative. “They act as an immediate alert system when someone…

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Orlando Fire Department Marks 140 Years of Service with Historic Celebration and Unveiling of Special Anniversary Engine

“From our humble beginnings as a volunteer company in 1885 to now being a nationally recognized, highly accredited department, today…

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Thousands of Orange County Students Trained in Hands-Only CPR for World Heart Day

Last year alone, the City of Orlando provided Hands-Only CPR training to over 7,800 residents and certified more than 600…

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OFD Celebrates World Heart Day at Lake Eola

Black Americans are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white Americans.

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