Live Oak Fire Department

10/23/2026

WILDFIRE SMOKE AND WEATHER UPDATE

A strong Florida nor’easter is expected to develop Friday evening and bring breezy conditions through Tuesday. The strongest winds are anticipated Sunday and Monday.

Suwannee County may experience sustained winds of 10–15 mph, with gusts between 20–30 mph. Depending on wind direction, smoke and ash from the ongoing wildfire in Hamilton County may travel into our area.

Hamilton County Emergency Management provided this update from the fire scene:

“The fire line was completed last night, and crews are continuing to work this morning. The fire has reached approximately 2,000 acres. Winds of up to 30 mph are expected, which may cause smoke to travel varying distances. Fire personnel reported very limited visibility at the scene this morning.”

Live Oak residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning. Please stay calm, remain aware of changing conditions, and use caution if smoke reduces visibility.

Stay indoors if you have respiratory issues.
Call 911 (tel:911) if you see heavy black smoke or flames.
Suwannee County Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and providing updates as needed.

10/22/2026

SMOKE AND ASH

Our neighbors in Hamilton County are battling an uncontrolled brush fire. The Florida Fire Service is on scene assisting, and crews are conducting a controlled burn to help stop the fire’s spread.

Suwannee County Fire Rescue and the Florida Fire Service are also working a brush fire off Highway 252 in the McAlpin area.

If you have respiratory issues, please stay indoors and limit your exposure to smoke. We’ll share further updates as they become available.

🚨 UPDATE CONTROLLED BURN 🚨

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform residents that the Florida Forest Service is conducting a controlled burn in Hamilton County.

The burn is taking place within the following boundaries:

📍 South of CR 6 East
📍 North of CR 137
📍 East of SE 120th Avenue
📍 West of Black Still Road

⚠️ We ask that all residents and motorists please avoid this area while the controlled burn is taking place.

Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas and could affect visibility on nearby roadways. Please use caution when traveling.

We appreciate the public’s cooperation in helping keep our community and emergency personnel safe.

10/17/2026

The City of Live Oak Fire Department extends our heartfelt condolences to the Lake City Fire Department and the family, friends, and colleagues of their valued team member.

Our thoughts are with everyone grieving this loss. We stand alongside our neighbors in Lake City and encourage our communities to check in on one another and offer compassion and support. The people who care for others need care and support, too.

Mental health matters. Su***de prevention matters. Every life matters. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Please respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.
Lake City Fire Department

10/10/2026

Good morning,

The Local IAFF 2481 Union in partnership with the Department as well as Suwannee County Sheriff's Office Live Oak Police Department Suwannee County Emergency Management and other city entities are doing a fundraiser for one of our own Shelby Thompson.

Shelby has been facing some health issues and as much as he has done for us and our city it is our time to pay it forward for Shelby.

Please see the below flyer and help us help Shelby!

10/08/2026

You may have wondered, you may have asked, well here is the answer!

Not only is the Candy Carnival approaching quickly but get those costumes out for the Costume Contest.

We can’t wait to see you all there!

10/08/2026

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed and as stated below is expected to hit our neighbors in the panhandle late Friday night early Saturday morning.

We likely will experience rain from this.

Plan accordingly and Stay safe.

10/06/2026

Help us fill the trailer with peanut butter! You can drop off anytime to the Live Oak Fire Department 200 Duval ST NE. Let’s win together!

Please view the additional flyer in the post to learn about the cause of this benefit.

10/05/2026

Did someone say Fire Prevention Week? Sparky did! 🐾🚒

Today, our A Shift firefighters visited Suwannee Pineview Elementary to teach students about fire safety, smoke alarms, and evacuation plans.

Each year, our crews visit local schools to help students learn how to stay safe and what to do if there’s a fire. Thanks to the students and staff for having us!

10/02/2026

The City of Live Oak Fire Department has been challenged by the Suwannee County Fire Rescue Volunteer Firefighters!

We proudly accept the challenge. Brothers and sisters, be ready—we do not like to lose, and neither does our city!

Live Oak residents, we need your help. Bring unopened jars of peanut butter to the City of Live Oak Fire Department at 200 Duval St NE and help us fill the trailer.

Together, we can accept this challenge, work hard, and bring home the win for Live Oak! Thank you for your continued help and support.


Suwannee County Volunteer Firefighters Association

09/26/2026

***FOUND***

There are a lot of fire hydrants in the City of Live Oak, so trying to find a challenge coin sitting on one is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

With that being said, here is a different angle of the Fire Hydrant in question.

Don’t forget, if you find it, you keep it! But make sure to take a picture showing everyone (including us) that it’s been found.