Interlachen Fire Department

06/01/2026

🌩Hurricane Season Has Begun — Are You Prepared?🌩

Now is the time to get ready before a storm is on the way. Start by putting together an emergency kit with essentials like:

• A 3-day supply of non-perishable food and water
• First-aid kit and prescription medications
• Flashlights, extra batteries, and a battery-powered radio
• Hygiene and sanitation items
• Waterproof container for important documents and cash
• Items for pets and babies, if needed
• Cooler and ice packs
• A family evacuation plan in case of separation

As a storm approaches, stay informed:

Call Putnam County Emergency Management’s recorded info line at 386-326-7132
Visit the National Hurricane Center at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Check local weather at https://putnam.weatherstem.com/pcem
Sign up for alerts at https://member.everbridge.net/453003085613768/login
Find out if you're in an evacuation zone at https://pcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a721502409d64764b0642f90119b8a00.

Preparedness today can make all the difference tomorrow.

05/30/2026

🇺🇸🎆 INTERLACHEN JULY 4TH ALL-AMERICAN BLAST 🎆🇺🇸

The Interlachen Area Volunteer Fire Department would like to invite everyone to come out and celebrate Independence Day at the Town of Interlachen’s All-American Blast in a Small Town!

There will be something for everyone throughout the day, including:

🚴 Bike Race
🎣 Fishing Tournament
🇺🇸 Veterans Ceremony
🎉 Parade
🎂 Cake Contest
🛍️ Vendors & Family Activities
🫧 Foam Party
👶 Diaper Derby
🚒 Firefighters Bucket Brigade & Battle of the Barrels
🌙 Evening Activities, Games, Music, and More!

🚒 Be sure to stop by and visit the Interlachen Area Volunteer Fire Department during the event! Meet your local volunteer firefighters, learn more about what we do, and cheer on our crews during the Firefighters Bucket Brigade and Battle of the Barrels. It’s always a crowd favorite and a great opportunity to support your hometown fire department!

The day will wrap up with a spectacular fireworks display at dark (weather permitting).

Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and your hometown spirit as we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and the community we love. We look forward to seeing everyone there for a fun-filled day of patriotism, family activities, and small-town tradition!

Celebrate Freedom. Celebrate Community.

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

🚨 Burn Ban Lifted — Please Burn Safely 🚨

The burn ban has been lifted; however, conditions across our area are still very dry. The Interlachen Area Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind everyone to use EXTREME CAUTION when conducting any outdoor burning.

Please follow all guidelines and regulations set by the Florida Forest Service, including:

🔥 Never leave a fire unattended
🔥 Keep a water source and tools nearby
🔥 Avoid burning on windy days
🔥 Clear vegetation and debris around burn piles
🔥 Do not burn prohibited materials
🔥 Make sure fires are completely extinguished before leaving the area

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe. Thank you for helping protect Interlachen and the surrounding areas.

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05/27/2026

🔥BURN BAN LIFTED🔥
May 26, 2026

Upon recommendation and discussion with Florida Forest Service and Putnam County Fire Rescue, the unincorporated Putnam County burn ban is lifted.
There is still a burn ban in place for the Town of Pomona Park.

We urge citizens to take precautions when burning. Under state law, only vegetation is allowed to be burned , so no cardboard, trash, etc.
Make sure the area surrounding the burn area is clear of debris, burn away from buildings, ensure the is plenty of water on hand, and completely extinguish all embers and ashes when leaving the fire unattended.

05/26/2026

🚨 TRAINING NIGHT 🚨

Members conducted Structural Collapse Awareness training to continue building the knowledge and skills needed to respond safely and effectively during emergency incidents involving collapsed or compromised structures.

Training topics included:
🏗️ Building collapse indicators
🧱 Hazard recognition
🚧 Scene safety and size-up
🔦 Victim location considerations
🛠️ Basic stabilization and awareness operations
👨‍🚒 Team coordination and communication

Continuous training helps ensure our volunteers are prepared to protect both our community and each other during complex emergencies.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and continues to dedicate their time to training and serving the Interlachen community.

Interested in serving your community with us? We are always looking for new volunteers! Message us for more information or stop by the station on Monday nights at 6 PM.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, the Interlachen Area Volunteer Fire Department pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice gave us the freedoms we enjoy every day. While many spend today with family and friends, we ask everyone to also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and remember those who never made it home.

From our fire department family to yours, we thank all who served and especially honor those who gave everything for our nation.

05/22/2026

🚒 Did You Know? 🚒

The Interlachen Area Volunteer Fire Department responds to much more than just fires. Our volunteers answer a wide variety of emergency calls including:

✅ Medical emergencies
✅ Vehicle accidents
✅ Brush and wildland fires
✅ Lift assists
✅ Fire alarms
✅ Public service calls
✅ Storm-related emergencies

No matter the call, our members are ready to serve the community.

As a volunteer department, we are proud to protect our neighbors and support surrounding areas when needed. Thank you to our community for your continued support!

Interested in volunteering or learning more about what we do? Send us a message or stop by the station on Monday nights at 6 PM.

05/19/2026

🔥BURN BAN EXTENSION🔥
May 19, 2026

Burn ban extensions are in place for unincorporated Putnam County, Town of Interlachen, and Town Of Pomona Park est 1894 through May 26, 2026.

While Putnam County has received rain in the past week, we are still under a D3 extreme drought. Since May 2025, we are at a 14.15" rain deficit. The KBDI as of May 18 is 486. Current forecast rainfall over the next 7 days is .01-.1".

What is not allowed during the burn ban:
🔥Outdoor burning
🎆Use of explosive or combustible compounds
🚗Parking vehicles with catalytic converters in high grassy areas
🚭Throwing out ci******es or matches

What IS allowed?
🌭Outdoor grills in preparing food
🌲Activities for which a valid state open burn authorization has been issued by the Florida Forest Service

05/19/2026

Join Our Team & Serve Your Community!

The Interlachen Area Volunteer Fire Department is looking for Firefighters and Support Members who want to make a real difference right here at home.

🔥 No experience? No problem!
We provide training and equipment — just bring the willingness to learn and serve.

📅 Join us Monday nights at 6:00 PM.
📍 202 Commonwealth Ave, Interlachen, FL 32148
📞 386-684-2413

Be part of something bigger. Gain valuable skills. Support your neighbors when they need it most.

Contact us through Messenger for more information or download an application at the link below.

📥 Download an application here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8el8iot03bktdlnpg6wo4/Updated-Complete-VFD-Application_2026.02.20.pdf?rlkey=duca99bbuoqtr91f6djnm4bmh&st=b2960ym2&dl=0