HCFR is proud to be led by the 2023 Florida Fire Chief of the Year! Chief Dennis Jones was presented with this distinguished award at the closing of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association's Executive Development Conference. Congratulations, Chief Jones! #DutyHonorCourage

HCFR hosted a groundbreaking event, bringing mental health professionals and firefighters together for a day of learning and empathy. The training featured a lecture on firefighter mental health needs, followed by hands-on experiences in real-life scenarios.

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🔥Hillsborough County Fire Rescue turns 50! To celebrate this milestone, HCFR invites residents and visitors to tour the station and fire trucks, learn the history, and meet their local Fire Rescue team. 🚒 Visit any station🏠on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 10 am-2 pm

Always great to spend time with the local heroes at Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Thank you for having our team at every firehouse in the district as we celebrated the Department's 50 years of service! 👨🏻‍🚒👩🏼‍🚒🚒 We are truly blessed to have them protect our communities across Hillsborough

Due to impacts by Hurricane Idalia, the following roads are currently closed. Click here to stay up to date with road closures across Hillsborough County: bit.ly/3R6pD3z

Check out this event on Nextdoor: nextdoor.com/p/jQqynpgPCXP5…

HURRICANE IDALIA UPDATE #4: We hope everyone is safe & weathered the storm overnight. Regarding school Thursday, we expect to make a decision this afternoon. Some of the factors that are playing into the decision are below: (1/3)

We welcomed back 4 of our own from an 11-day deployment. These #firefighters were sent to areas impacted by #HurricaneIdalia, along with 2 of our tankers, as part of a 5-tanker strike team. During deployment, they helped communities clear storm debris & fight structure fires.

Cooking safety starts with YOU! Whether simmering chili on the stove, slow cooking a family favorite, or basting a turkey in the oven, cooking brings people together. HCFR wants safety to be equally as important as the fun families have around the table. bit.ly/3tsJNuN

HCFR is on the scene of a natural gas leak at Pauls Dr and Brandon Blvd. As a safety precaution, we have all eastbound lanes of Brandon Blvd shut down at Hilltop. Please avoid this area if possible

📷 hcfr.official 🚨 Join Our Team at HCFR 911 Dispatch Center! 🚨 We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as 911 Dispatchers, serving as the vital link between our community and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. To apply: rb.gy/2pfh5y

2000 badge numbers and counting 📈🔥 Curious about the significance of badge numbers over at Hillsborough County Fire Rescue? Read this #50for50 story to learn more about their milestone: bit.ly/47OBJ6S

HCFR is on scene of a gas leak at Garnet Dr and Bell Shoals in Brandon. Please avoid the area if possible

Update on gas leak: Bell Shoals just south of Bloomingdale and north of Glenhaven Drive is shut down

Update on gas leak: Bell Shoals between Bloomingdale and Glenhaven Drive is back open.

HCFR is on the scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire in Brandon

Get paid while you train to become a Firefighter EMT Eligibility: Live in unincorporated Hillsborough County, Limited income, U.S. citizen, HS diploma or GED, Valid FL driver’s license, Physically fit, tobacco-free, and clean record. Apply today! bit.ly/3Yg7faq

Smoke Advisory – Balm Wimauma Road and Burnett Road There is residual smoke in the area of Balm Wimauma Road and Burnett Road following a wildland fire that occurred earlier today. The fire has been contained, residents and motorists are urged to use caution.

HCFR is on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving pool chemicals. This is a hazmat incident now on Nichols at Keysville. Please avoid the area.