Gulf Breeze Fire Department

10/20/2026

🎃🚒 A HUGE Thank You to Our Haunted House Sponsors! 👻🍬

The Gulf Breeze Fire Department would like to extend a special THANK YOU to the amazing local businesses helping make this year's Haunted House possible!

👏 Lowe's – Tiger Point

👏 Winn-Dixie – Navarre

Your generosity and support help us bring a fun, spooky, and memorable Halloween experience to our community!

🚻 We would also like to give a special shoutout to Boyett's for generously providing the porta potties for our event!

We are incredibly grateful to have such wonderful businesses supporting our department and the community we serve. ❤️

🎃 Don't forget to join us for the Haunted House!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Gulf Breeze Fire Department – 313 Fairpoint Drive

🎟️ FREE Admission!

Thank you again to all our sponsors for helping make this event possible! We can't wait to see everyone there! 👻🚒

10/19/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE DO NOT BURN STORM DEBRIS 🚨

🌳🔥 In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, the City of Gulf Breeze Fire Rescue is asking all residents to refrain from burning yard debris, including fallen branches, leaves, and other vegetation.

While cleaning up after the storm, please remember that burning debris can create dangerous conditions, including the risk of fires spreading to nearby homes, properties, and wooded areas.

⚠️ Help Keep Our Community Safe!
- 🚫 Do not burn fallen limbs, branches, leaves, or other storm debris.
- 🌳 Collect and properly stage yard debris for disposal.
- 🚒 Keep roadways, sidewalks, fire hydrants, and emergency access routes clear.
- ❤️ Help protect your neighbors and our first responders by avoiding unnecessary fire hazards.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation as our community continues to recover from Hurricane Isaias.

Stay safe, Gulf Breeze! 💙

10/14/2026

🌳⚠️ Stay Alert for Widow Maker Trees!

Our friends at the City of Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation have shared an important reminder about the dangers of “widow makers” — dead, damaged, or hanging tree limbs that can fall unexpectedly and cause serious injury.

When enjoying our local parks, trails, and outdoor spaces, remember to look up and stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid standing, walking, or playing beneath damaged trees or hanging branches.

🌲 Stay aware, stay safe, and help keep our community protected!

Please take a moment to read and share the important safety information below from City of Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation.

08/12/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we remember James—a man whose life was defined by compassion, service, and an unwavering commitment to others.

James dedicated himself to caring for those in need, approaching every patient with empathy, professionalism, and genuine kindness. Beyond the care he provided, he was a mentor who freely shared his knowledge, encouraged those around him, and helped shape the next generation of EMS and medical professionals. His influence reached far beyond the bedside, touching lives through medicine, aviation, education, and the friendships he built throughout the Florida Panhandle.

Those who had the privilege of working alongside James knew him not only for his skill, but for his character. He had a way of making people feel valued, supported, and capable, leaving a lasting impression on coworkers, students, and the countless patients and families he served.

While our hearts are heavy with his loss, we are thankful for the legacy he leaves behind—a legacy of compassion, integrity, humility, and selfless service. The impact James made on our department, our profession, and our community will continue to be felt for years to come.

Please join us in keeping James' family, friends, coworkers, and everyone whose life he touched in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, James. Thank you for your dedication, your friendship, and the countless lives you changed. You will never be forgotten.

08/11/2026

Reminder: In Gulf Breeze Proper e-mobility devices are strictly prohibited from the sidewalk unless posted as a multi-use pathway.
Ordinance 03-205 is enforceable by confiscation and fines.
Whether you ride a bicycle, e-bike, scooter or other permitted e-mobility device, please remember:
✅ Keep your speed at or below 15 MPH
✅ Yield to pedestrians and signal before passing
✅ Obey all traffic signs and signals
✅ Keep right and ride predictably
✅ Wear a properly fastened helmet—required for operators under 16
✅ Stay visible and use proper lighting after dark
✅ Keep headphones off so you can hear your surroundings
✅ Carry only the number of riders your device was designed for

Parents and guardians: Before the first ride to school, please review these rules with your young riders. A few minutes of preparation can help prevent a serious collision.
Let’s slow down, stay alert and help everyone arrive safely. 💙
More Info: https://cityofgulfbreeze.us/e-bike-safety/

07/27/2026

☀️🌡️ Weather Safety: Heat Advisory Tips 🌡️☀️

High temperatures and humidity can quickly become dangerous. Whether you're working outside, enjoying the outdoors, or simply running errands, taking a few simple precautions can help prevent heat-related illnesses.

💧 Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol, which can contribute to dehydration.

🧢 Dress for the Heat
Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.

❄️ Stay Cool
Spend time in air-conditioned buildings whenever possible. If you don't have air conditioning, visit a public cooling center, library, or other indoor public space.

🚗 Never Leave Children or Pets in a Vehicle
Temperatures inside a parked car can become deadly within minutes—even with the windows cracked.

👵👶 Check on Family, Friends, and Neighbors
Older adults, young children, and those with medical conditions are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. A quick phone call or visit could make all the difference.

🏃 Limit Outdoor Activity
If you must work or exercise outside, try to do so during the early morning or evening hours. Take frequent breaks in the shade and drink water often.

⚠️ Know the Warning Signs
Heat exhaustion may include:
• Heavy sweating
• Weakness or dizziness
• Nausea
• Cool, clammy skin

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Signs include:
• High body temperature
• Confusion
• Hot, dry skin
• Loss of consciousness

🚑 Call 911 immediately if you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke.

Stay weather aware, monitor local forecasts, and take extra precautions during periods of extreme heat. Together, we can help keep our community safe all summer long!

07/27/2026

⚠️ Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives ⚠️

Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the "silent killer" because it is an invisible, odorless, and colorless gas. It can build up in your home without warning from fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, generators, grills, or vehicles left running in an attached garage.

🚨 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion
• Loss of consciousness

If multiple people in your home suddenly feel sick at the same time, leave the home immediately, call 911, and do not re-enter until emergency responders say it is safe.

📍 Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Guidelines

✅ Install a CO detector:
• On every level of your home.
• Outside each sleeping area so the alarm can wake you if CO is detected.
• In homes with an attached garage, install one near the entrance from the garage into the home.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper mounting height. Most modern detectors can be installed on either the wall or ceiling.

❌ Avoid installing detectors:
• Inside garages.
• Directly above or beside fuel-burning appliances (maintain the distance recommended by the manufacturer).
• Near bathrooms or areas with excessive humidity.
• In direct sunlight or near heating and cooling vents.
• Behind curtains, furniture, or other obstructions that could block airflow.

🔋 Keep Your Detector Ready
• Test your detector every month.
• Replace batteries at least once a year (unless it has a sealed 10-year battery).
• Replace the entire detector when it reaches the manufacturer's recommended replacement date (typically 7–10 years).

🏡 A properly installed carbon monoxide detector provides an early warning that can give you and your family the time needed to escape safely. Take a few minutes today to make sure your home is protected.

The Gulf Breeze Fire Department encourages every home to have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to help keep your family safe.

07/22/2026

07/08/2026

🚨 City Hall Golf Cart Registration Reminder for City Residents 🚨
To lawfully operate a golf cart inside the City, annual registration is required.
Annual golf cart permits are valid 📅 October 1 - September 30.
Registration helps the City maintain important information, including your golf cart’s serial/VIN number, make, model, color, and current owner contact information.
New Registrations:
Please visit City Hall at 1070 Shoreline Dr. to register your golf cart. Bring the following items with you:
✅ Proof of insurance for the golf cart
✅ A valid driver's license
✅ $25 annual registration fee (check or card payment accepted)
Renewals:
Renewal invoices will begin being mailed out mid-July. Complete your renewal payment to receive your new golf cart sticker. If your contact information or golf cart ownership has changed, be sure to update that information with the City.
If you have any questions, please contact The Community Services Department at City Hall (850) 934-5109. We’re happy to help!

06/08/2026

🌞🔥 HEAT SAFETY REMINDER 🔥🌞

With temperatures rising across our area, the Gulf Breeze Volunteer Fire Department wants to remind everyone to stay safe in the heat.

✅ Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.
✅ Take frequent breaks if you're working or exercising outdoors.
✅ Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and use sunscreen.
✅ Never leave children, elderly adults, or pets unattended in a vehicle — temperatures inside can become deadly within minutes.
✅ Check on neighbors, especially seniors and those with medical conditions.

Know the signs of heat-related illness:
⚠️ Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, headache, weakness.
🚨 Heat Stroke: High body temperature, confusion, loss of consciousness, or hot, dry skin. Heat stroke is a medical emergency — call 911 immediately.

Let's work together to keep our community safe this summer. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for one another!