This morning, Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a mutual aid request from the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department following reports of a structure fire at the Burger King located on U.S. Highway 331 South in DeFuniak Springs. At approximately 9:40… Read More
FREEPORT, FL – Walton County Fire Rescue crews responded early this morning to a structure fire at Grady Brown Park in Freeport after a passerby spotted flames coming from the park’s bathroom facility. At 3:23 AM, the Walton County Sheriff’s… Read More
A house fire in the Gaskin area this morning prompted a swift response from Walton County Fire Rescue. At approximately 10:27 AM, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a house fire on Punch Bowl… Read More
Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR) has achieved a major milestone in emergency medical care, becoming only the second agency in Florida to receive the Florida PEDReady Gold tier recognition for pediatric readiness. This prestigious designation, awarded by the Florida Emergency… Read More
Ensuring the safety of children while traveling is a top priority for Walton County Fire Rescue and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. To assist parents and caregivers in properly selecting and installing car seats, we are pleased to introduce our… Read More
A Walton County Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief has graduated from the prestigious Emergency Services Leadership Institute (ESLI). Chief Javier Canut is now one of the few elite members of the fire service to complete this six-course institute. Sponsored by… Read More
WALTON COUNTY, FL – Firefighters from multiple agencies teamed up to knock down two structure fires that broke out just after midnight. At 12:07 a.m., Walton County Fire Rescue (WCFR) responded to a report of a shed containing the restaurant’s… Read More
Residential fires claim thousands of lives each year. Working smoke detectors in your home can cut the risk of house fire deaths in half. That’s why Walton County Fire Rescue is partnering with American Red Cross to implement a program… Read More
Firefighters knock down flames that broke out in a DeFuniak Springs home early Wednesday morning. At 5:33 a.m., the Walton County Sheriff’s Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Highway 83. The caller stated there… Read More
Firefighters pull one patient from a burning home overnight in the Villa Tasso community. At 2:14 a.m., the Walton County Sheriff’s Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Winfield Street. The caller stated there were… Read More
