Crestview Professional Firefighters Local 2680

03/15/2026

2026 Award's Banquet

Recently, our Department and Local 2680 celebrated the previous year with our Annual Award's Banquet & Ceremony.

A huge shoutout to everyone involved in making it another great event focused on appreciating the hard work and sacrifices made by all. Til next year!

Probationary Firefighters Sworn-In:
FF Bussanmas
FF Eastman
FF Panariello
FF Craft
FF Rushdan

Promoting Members:
Deputy Chief Joe Scott
Battalion Chief Lewis
Battalion Chief Clifton
Captain Oxley
Lieutenant Griggs
Fire Inspector Pippin

Members Sworn-in to Chaplain's Division:
Jennifer Bellamy

Letters of Appreciation:
FF Lau
FF Mckinney
Melissa Carter
Secretary Stephanie Raybon

Company Citation for efforts made at an Extrication on Interstate 10:
C-Shift Engine 2:
Deputy Chief (ret.) Mason
Deputy Chief Scott
Lieutenant Baker
Engineer Martin
FF Albert
FF Jones

Life-Saving Award for reviving a patient from cardiac arrest
C-Shift Truck 3:
Fire Chief Vargason
Battalion Chief Clifton
Captain Oxley
Engineer Wojtowicz
Engineer Mckenzie

Firefighter of the Year: FF Carl Day
Officer of the Year: Engineer Chris Watson

02/27/2026

12/23/2025

Everything came together for a great cause. We are thankful for our amazing community including everyone involved in the event!

We are so grateful for the Crestview Professional Firefighters and the generous donation they gave us from their 1st Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament. Your support helps keep our House running and our families cared for all year long. 🏓💛

From the excitement of the game to the heart behind every point, your generosity helps keep families together when it matters most.

Thanks to you, our families can focus on what truly matters, being close to their children. We look forward to joining the game again in 2026!

12/15/2025

Dear family and friends and all of those who may not know my family… My name is As… Ashley Cunningham needs your support for Support for David and Baby Marlow

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

The Results are In!! 🏓🏓

Our Charity Pickleball Tournament has come to a close.

We want to thank all of you: the players, the sponsors, our families, our city, our department's administration, and the members of our Local for making this a success. It was an amazing day of impressive competition in the name of doing something good for others!
Also, it is worth mentioning that we had 100% attendance at the tournament!

With that being said - Drumroll please.... 🥁🥁🥁
The final count for funds raised came out to $4,307 which will be going directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida ‼️‼️‼️‼️ (p.s. our big fancy check was delivered before the end of event and was almost $1,000 off from final count)

We want to take the rest of this post to congratulate our winners, and give our final shoutout to our sponsors and notable mentions until next time!!

50+ Age Division:
1st Place: Jim/Craig
2nd Place: Keith/David
3rd Place: D**k Responsibly

Mixed Double's Division:
1st Place: Kitchen Cleaners
2nd Place: Team Harris
3rd Place: Team Spinal

Women's Doubles:
1st Place: Amy/Rose
2nd Place: Mean Wives
3rd Place: Serving Side Eyes & Aces

Men's Doubles:
1st Place: Tennis Pro's
2nd Place: Picklebeards
3rd Place: Ramrod

Sponsors and Notable Mentions: FB didn't like that we had so many supporters to tag! 😆
Adams Sanitation
Kimberlie Griggs, Broker Associate- The Property Group
Pounders Hawaiian Grill (Crestview)
Ohana Heating and Air LLC
Bussanmas Heating & Cooling
Element Training Complex
Connect Title Agency
Blue Ring Custom Leather
Mitchell’s Mobile Mechanic LLC
Thirst Trap Energy & Nutrition
Watson Wellness
City of Crestview
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Milton Professional Firefighters - Local 2944
Pace Fire Rescue District
Santa Rosa County Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4836
Escambia County Professional Firefighters
Fort Walton Beach Fire Department
TopCat Tennis Academy
Pensacola Fire Department
Pensacola Professional Firefighters Union Local 707
Crestview Fire Department

10/30/2025

Sponsor Highlight!!

This is a perfect sponsor for all the local Firefighters!

Blue Ring Custom Leather is doing great custom leather work, plenty of our members are rocking their work on duty!
Best part is, they are doing it all in the 850’s backyard.

As always, don’t forget to sign up for the Charity Pickleball Tournament we are hosting! Only 2 Days Away!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1685877508009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/25/2025

Sponsor Highlight!

Marsha and Connect Title Agency have been supporting the Crestview area. What makes the 'View so great has all to do with the people and small businesses that put in effort helping people, and committing to giving back. Marsha and Connect are no exception!

We appreciate their support for our Charity Pickleball Tournament coming up on November 1st. Get your Tickets here!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1685877508009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/23/2025

Sponsor Highlight!

A big shoutout to someone who has spent many hours of her life dealing with firefighters 🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚒 (no easy task) and getting them their dream homes, along with plenty of other current residents in Crestview! 🏘🏡🏠
Kimberlie Griggs, Broker Associate- The Property Group Thank you for the sponsorship, and your passion in what you do!

The Tournament is right around the corner! Sign up now for some Pickleball Fun November 1st!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1685877508009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/22/2025

Sponsor Highlight!

If you aren't aware, we have one of Northwest Florida's most impressive Shooting Range & Training Facilities in our backyard!

Element Training Complex in Holt is a sight to behold, and are also one of our sponsors for the Pickleball Tournament!

Sign up for our Tournament on November 1st: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1685877508009?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/22/2025

Sponsor Highlight!

Nothing like a cool breeze brought to you by Ohana Heating and Air LLC !

They've stayed true to keeping the community cool and giving back to the Crestview area! We appreciate their sponsorship and support!

Come bring the heat and sign up for our Charity Pickleball Tournament November 1st!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1685877508009?aff=oddtdtcreator