LaBelle Fire Department

06/16/2026

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Hendry County Burn Ban Lifted

(June 16, 2026) – LaBelle, Fla. –The burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires in Hendry County has been lifted effective June 16, 2026.

Residents are asked to always exercise caution when burning outside and keep the following safety precautions in mind:

· Keep burn piles small and manageable and no greater than 8 feet in diameter or it will require authorization from Florida Forest Service
· Keep an open area and never leave it unattended
· Have a water source readily available
· Ensure the fire is completely out before leaving the area.
· The fire must be ignited after 9am eastern time and must be extinguished one hour before sunset.
· Check the weather conditions before burning

Please see the following link for additional information on outside burning: https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Prevention/Be-Wildfire-Ready/Burn-Yard-Waste-Safely

05/27/2026

Yesterday, LaBelle Fire Department had the honor of presenting the Hero Award to Lazaro Alonso-Lara.

Laz noticed something wasn’t right and quickly brought it to the attention of the teaching staff at LaBelle High School. A stove had accidentally been turned on with items left on top, causing them to begin catching fire. Because Laz “saw something and said something,” teachers were able to turn the stove off before the situation became hazardous.

His quick thinking and willingness to speak up helped prevent what could have become a serious incident. Great job, Laz, and thank you for stepping up and saving the day! 🚒❤️🔥🧯

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 The members of the LaBelle Fire Department honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of our fallen heroes. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
We also extend our gratitude to the military families and veterans who continue to serve and support our nation every day.
From all of us at the LaBelle Fire Department — we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/20/2026

The LaBelle Fire Department was proud to host Braxton College for 3 days of vehicle extrication training. Our firefighters spent countless hours sharpening their skills, learning new techniques, and working through realistic rescue scenarios to better serve our community when seconds matter most.

Continuing education and hands-on training are critical in the fire service. Every training opportunity helps ensure our crews are prepared, confident, and ready to respond safely and effectively to emergencies of all kinds.

A huge thank you to Tim’s Towing and the Hendry County Recreation Board for your support and for helping make this training possible. We truly appreciate it. 🚒

05/16/2026

Tonight we were honored to have Ladder 11 fly the American flag for the LaBelle High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on this incredible accomplishment. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 🎓🇺🇸🚒

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to our own Amy Stafford & Jennifer Hubbard! 🌷

Today, we also want to recognize and thank all of the mothers and wives of our fellow firefighters. Your love, support, sacrifice, and strength behind the scenes do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do for your families and for our fire service family each and every day.

Wishing all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

01/16/2026

❄️ We’re loving this cooler weather just as much as you are! ❄️
🔥 However, please remember that Hendry County is still under a burn ban.