The Fire Grounds

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

🔥 ANCIENT CITY FIRE EXPO: LECTURE DAY IS COMING! 🔥
ATTEND THIS DAY FOR FREE!

Mark your calendars! Join us on Monday, November 2nd at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre for a full day of top-tier fire service education, vendor exhibits, and awesome raffles!
📍 Location: 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32084
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
🎓 FEATURED SPEAKERS & TOPICS:
Marc Aloan (Battalion Chief – West Columbia Fire)
Realities of the Short Staffed Company Officer
Jason Joannides (Lieutenant – Cayce Fire)
Roadmap to 10,000: Fireground Training and Performance
Matthew Schwaner (Firefighter – Virginia Beach)
Water Mapping: How Water Wins
🎟️ RAFFLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
Fire Tools & Halligans 🛠️
Premium Bourbon 🥃
Ci**rs 💨
...and much more!
Don’t miss out on an incredible day of training, networking, and gear! Tag your crew in the comments and spread the word! 👇🚒
ShortStaffed WaterMapping Firefighting SaintAugustineAmphitheatre

10/08/2026

Throwback Thursday: Volunteers of the Phoenix Fire Company with their hand drawn hose cart. Photo circa 1880s

10/05/2026

Retired Captain JW Scott

09/27/2026

Officials said the worker suffered a leg injury and was trapped inside the hopper

09/24/2026

The city is looking for dedicated men and women for multiple positions within Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue in Deerfield Beach. We offer competitive benefits and pay, and a 24/72 schedule for firefighters. Starting salaries are scaled depending on an applicant’s level of experience.

If you’re passionate about serving others and making a difference in your community, stay tuned for upcoming Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue job postings. Visit https://www.deerfield-beach.com/2276/Fire-Rescue for more information.