Seminole County Fire Department

10/21/2026

🎃🚒 Station 22 Joins Central Branch’s Trunk or Treat! 👻

We loved seeing all the creative costumes, smiling faces, and Halloween spirit! 🧡🖤

Stay safe and have a happy Halloween! 🚒👻

10/19/2026

🔥ICYMI: Last night, the Seminole County Fire Department, Oviedo Fire Department and Orange County Fire Rescue Department, Florida responded to a fire that possibly started when a homeowner was using a torch to burn weeds, with windy conditions, which contributed to the fire spreading to the home.

🚫Always use extreme caution with open flames, especially on windy days. If a fire occurs, call 911 even if you believe you've extinguished it. Our firefighters use thermal imaging cameras amd other tools to detect hidden heat and fire extension that may not be visible, helping prevent a small fire from becoming a much larger one.

10/16/2026

ICYMI: Seminole County Fire Department’s Battalion Chief Matt Jaynes joined members of the Florida US&R Task Force 4 from the Orlando Fire Department (Firefighter Ed Haynes) and Orange County Fire Rescue Department, Florida (Lt. Brandon Allen - Swiftwater Team) on WESH 2 News last night. They talked about the role of US&R Task Force 4 and their deployment to assist with emergency response and recovery operations in areas impacted by Hurricane Isaias.

Thank you to WESH 2 for having us!

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

🎉🚒Congratulations to Lieutenant John "Tripp" Hansen on his retirement after 25 years of dedicated service with the Seminole County Fire Department.

Lt. Hansen began his SCFD career at Fire Station 42 in Geneva under Lt. Gary Hiers before serving 11 years at Fire Station 13 in Forest City. After being promoted to Lieutenant, he served at Fire Station 41 in Midway, spent five years leading Tech 1 while assigned to Fire Station 24 in Winter Springs, and concluded his career at Fire Station 26 in Winter Springs.

Throughout his career, Lt. Hansen made a lasting impact on the department. He has been a member of Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 4 since 2014, deploying to numerous hurricane responses across the Southeast, the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse, and the 2025 Texas flooding disaster.

In 2019, he helped establish SCFD's Drone Team alongside Lt. Tom Mirisola and Technology Coordinator Michael Pattison, and he also served as project manager during the development of the department's Engineer Program.

Lt. Hansen credits many mentors for helping shape his career, including retired Chief Jack Jarrell (from Ormond Beach FD), retired Lt. Jimmy VanWormer, retired Deputy Chief Mike Johansmyer, retired Assistant Chief Bryon Chaney, and Lt. Steve Laib.

When asked what he will miss most, Lt. Hansen said it is "the people I had the opportunity to serve alongside, both past and present, and knowing that regardless of how small an action may seem, it can make a difference in the lives of those who call for help."

In retirement, he looks forward to spending more time with his family and taking more cruises.

Thank you, Lt. Hansen, for your 25 years of service to the citizens of Seminole County. Congratulations on retirement and best wishes in the years ahead!

10/16/2026

Our Fire Prevention Team recently visited students at Choices In Learning Elementary Charter School and The Double R Private School to teach an important Fire Prevention Month lesson on lithium-ion battery safety.



Students learned simple steps to help prevent battery fires:
🔋 Don't overcharge batteries.
🔋 Use only the battery and charger designed for your device.
🔋 Keep batteries away from heat.
🔋 Never use damaged batteries, cords, or chargers.
🔋 Keep batteries away from pets.
🔋 Dispose of batteries properly according to local guidelines.



A little knowledge can go a long way in preventing fires and keeping our community safe. Thank you, Choices in Learning, for helping us spread this important message! National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

10/15/2026

During Fire Prevention Week, the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) partnered with the American Red Cross of North and Central Florida and the City of Casselberry to help make homes safer through the American Red Cross Sound the Alarm initiative.

Firefighters, SCFD's Fire Prevention Team and Red Cross volunteers visited homes in an older Casselberry neighborhood to inspect existing smoke alarms, install free smoke alarms where needed, and provide valuable home fire safety education, including lithium-ion battery safety.

Together, volunteers visited nearly 250 homes and installed nearly 80 free smoke alarms, helping more families stay safe and better prepared in the event of a fire.



A special thank you to:
• Zaza Cuban Comfort Food for providing coffee, pastries and homeowner coupons.
• The Casselberry Police Department for serving as our central meeting location.

Working together, we're helping make our community safer—one home at a time. 🚒🏠❤️

10/14/2026

🔥Engine 22 A Shift 🔥

At 5:48 a.m. on October 13, Seminole County firefighters responded to a fully involved vehicle fire in the Winn-Dixie parking lot in Fern Park.

Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing it from spreading. There were no injuries and cause unknown.

The video features Rookie Firefighter Chris Gomez on the hose line as he marks his one-year anniversary with the Seminole County Fire Department.

10/12/2026

🇺🇸🚒 MISSION BBQ hosted 1st graders at The Masters Academy for lunch. Engine 29 joined so the kids could also see the fire truck.

10/12/2026

Urban Search & Rescue Task Force 4, consisting of firefighters from Orange County Fire Rescue, Orlando Fire Department, Seminole County Fire Department, City of Kissimmee Fire Department, Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS, Melbourne Fire Department and Clermont Fire Department deployed to assist with emergency response and recovery operations in areas impacted by Hurricane Isaias. The team supported local emergency responders by conducting search assignments in affected communities. Their presence provided additional personnel and resources to help local agencies manage the impacts of the storm.