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The Destin Fire Control District is committed to saving lives and preserving property throughout the area served by the Fire District. The District has grown to a full-time career fire department with over 75 employees, from its modest beginnings as a volunteer service formed in 1961 by a handful of committed community leaders.
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Destin Fire Department Picture Circa 1976 Click here to see historical pictures of the Destin Fire Control District |
In addition to the mission of fighting fires, the Destin Fire Control District has evolved into several divisions that provide for the health and well being of the residents and visitors to the District. One such division is our Advanced Life Support Service. First response Advanced Life Support protection is provided for all medical and trauma calls in the District by highly trained paramedics proficient in the latest advancements in pre-hospital emergency medicine, including advance airway techniques, advanced cardiac care and specialized trauma care. The District holds these talented individuals to the highest standards of excellence in pre-hospital medicine.
Our Destin Beach Safety Patrol is another of our specialized rescue services. Launched in response to a tragic day in 2003 when eight individuals lost their lives by drowning in the waters in and around Destin. Each Beach Safety Patrol member is trained to the rigorous standards of certification in ocean rescue by the United States Lifesaving Association required of the members of the Destin Beach Safety Patrol.
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Chief Tuffy Dixon retires after 33 years of distinguished service to the community. |
Fire crews become a second family, spending 1/3 of their live together on 24-hour shifts. |
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A local pilot and flight instructor were able to safely land a Cessna 182 after rewriting the book on how to get a stuck landing gear down and locked. |
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Destin Fire rescue personnel responded to the scene of a car in a pond near a local golf course. The superintendant from the gold course was near by and rescued the driver.
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Go to the Photo Gallary above to see pictures of other calls responded to by the Destin Fire Control District.
Click here to see historical run data
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On February 14, 2006 the Destin Fire Control District was awarded the prestigious designation as a Heart Ready Community On February 14, 2006 the Destin Fire Control District was awarded the prestigious designation as a Heart Ready Community by the American Heart Association. This award recognized the District for its efforts in training the public in CPR and for the implementation of a public access AED program in the community.The District received the award again for the years 2007 & 2008. |
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