🌟 In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, OCFRD is highlighting some of our own employees & their invaluable contribution to our department. This is Gamal from the Community Risk Reduction Services Team, who has been with @OrangeCoFL more than 25 years, with 20+ years with Fire Rescue.

Today there was an active shooter drill at the Orange County Convention Center, where first responders were able to test their emergency plans. OCFR would like to thank everyone who was involved in this great effort to keep our community safe🍊.@OrangeCoSheriff @OCCC @CISAgov

‼️ Tomorrow at 10 a.m., there will be an active shooter drill at the Orange County Convention Center. Please be aware that during this time, there will loud noises and emergency response vehicles in the area. @orangeocsheriff @OCCC

#apartmentfire Rosebud Lane, Winter Park. Smoke was found coming out of apartment, fire is now out, was contained to single unit, no injuries or transports.

This Wednesday at 10 a.m., there will be an active shooter drill at the Orange County Convention Center. Please be aware that during this time, there will loud noises and emergency response vehicles in the area. @OrangeCoSheriff @orangecountyconventioncenter

#BrushFire 17421 Scholfield Road: OCFRD units were on the scene with @lakegov Fire and @FLForestService fighting an approx 5 acre brush fire with rapid growth. @OranCoSheriff shut down SR 429 in the area. Fire is now 100% contained.

RT @fl511_turnpike: If you see an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, move over! It’s the law and helps keep our law enforce….

Come get your car seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at Station 50 on December 17, from 9am-11am!

Come get your car seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at Station 43 on December 12, from 5pm-7pm!

Video and photos from the Americana Blvd apartment fire early this morning. No injuries nor transports. 📷: BC Garrett Wienckowski

#HouseFire 3300 block of Calloway Dr: 50% involved upon arrival w/ reports of people trapped. Crews were able to get a good knockdown on fire, & remain on scene for firewatch. 1 trauma code patient (critical condition) transported to AH Altamonte. SFM & @RedCross o/s. PIO enroute.

#APT 1827 Americana Blvd: Units dispatched at 4:51am to heavy fire in 2-story residential building. 911 caller reported fire and smoke extending from first floor to second floor. All occupants evacuated. Fire is now out. @RedCross and State Fire Marshal on scene.

Crews from FS.30 responded to a Wrk. building fire. Crews were met with a commercial building with fire through the roof. Crews performed an aggressive interior attack. The fire was contained to one unit. Units on scene:.E30, E42, E50, TR 30, SQ3 R30, M4, C10,B2, MCU1 and rehab 1

Come get your car seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at Station 87 on November 14, from 5pm-7pm!

Don't forget to check your batteries when you change your clocks this weekend.

Come get your car seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at Station 35 on October 15, from 9am to 11am!

OCFRD along with OCSO working on water rescues at 4:41a.m. Riverdale Rd/Buck Rd. Crews checking every house in the area to assist residents affecting by flooding.