Sumatra Volunteer Fire Department

08/01/2026

I want to give a huge Thank You! To everyone who gave their time, donated supplies and came out to support the Sumatra Volunteer Fire Department and the Sumatra Assembly of God. As a small rural department we appreciate every single one of you!

Chief Nelson

08/01/2026

It's finally the day everyone has been waiting on. Come join us from 11am to 1 pm rain or shine at the Sumatra Park.

07/27/2026

This Saturday!

07/11/2026

Only 3 weeks left until our Fish Fry Fundraiser and the Sumatra Assembly of God Summer Bash. Saturday August 1st, 11am at the Sumatra Park.

06/10/2026

The SVFD will be having a Fish Fry Fundraiser during the Summer Bash hosted by the Sumatra Assembly of God church. We will be at the Sumatra Park Saturday, August 1st at 11 am. Come out and bring the kids for the Summer Bash! We will have a bouncy house, games, yummy desserts and lots of fun! Hope to to see everyone there.

05/13/2026

We are lifting the burn ban effective daylight, May 13. The conditions have improved with the rain and higher humidity. We will continue to monitor the draught conditions over the next several days in case conditions warrant reinstating the ban.

04/18/2026

03/22/2026

We are in a county wide burn ban. Please do not burn.

Liberty County, Florida Burn Ban

Severe Drought⚠️⚠️

Due to ongoing drought conditions in Liberty County and surrounding areas, the risk of wildfires is extremely high. Outdoor debris burning of any kind is banned effective March 23, 2026. Please take precautions to prevent fires, such as properly disposing of ci******es, avoid grilling in dry areas, and ensuring lawn mowers or vehicles do not create sparks.

12/27/2025

Thank You to everyone who came out and supported our department today at our fundraiser lunch. Also huge Thank you to everyone who donated food and their time, volunteers, friends and family. Congratulations to Craig Cotton and Glen Mcclain for being the lucky winners for the 2 TT25 garmin dog collars. Thank you Melissa Peddie for taking food to those who needed it, we really appreciate everything you do for this county.

12/19/2025