Professional Firefighters of Leesburg, Local 2957

10/31/2026

Due to ongoing staffing shortages, anyone dressed up as a firefighter for Halloween will be required to fill a shift at their local fire department. Thank you
for your service!

10/31/2026

🎃Happy Halloween! Leesburg Special Events is hosting Trick or Treat Downtown Leesburg from 4pm-7pm. today. Enjoy the fun in Towne Square and then trick or treat for sweets with downtown businesses. It's sure to be a spook-tacular! 👻

To receive info and updates from Leesburg Special Events by text, simply text LEESBURGEVENTS to 91896.

10/30/2026

🔥 WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE 🔥

Last night, Leesburg Firefighters from Engine 61 and Engine 62 responded to a working mobile home fire in Fruitland Park.

E62 arrived to find smoke and flames showing and immediately initiated an aggressive interior fire attack while E61 conducted a primary search. LCFR also on scene for secondary search, RIT and manpower.

💪 Proud of our firefighters for putting in the work when it matters most!

10/30/2026

🚒🔥 “Salute you 62! Y’all need a raise! Shout out to 62!”

Sometimes our community says it best! 👏

Our firefighters don’t do it for the recognition, but it’s always good to know their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

We couldn’t agree more! 💪

10/29/2026

🔥 STRUCTURE FIRE 🔥

Strong work by our Leesburg Firefighters last night!

Engine 61 made an aggressive interior attack on a working structure fire, quickly bringing the fire under control with no injuries reported. Engine 62 handled primary search. Engine 64 handled overhaul. LCFR also on scene to assist with RIT and manpower.

Great teamwork and dedication by all members on scene!

Proud of our crews!

10/28/2026

🚒🔥 HAPPY NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY! 🚒🔥

Today, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to Ho***rs of Lake Deaton - The Villages for stopping by and providing food for our Leesburg Firefighters!

Your generosity and support mean a lot to the men and women who proudly serve our community every day.

It’s always great to see local businesses showing appreciation for our first responders, and we are grateful to have such amazing community partners!

From all of us at Leesburg Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2957, thank you for thinking of us and making our day a little better!

Proud to serve. Grateful for the support. ❤️🚒

***rsLakeDeaton

10/23/2026

Strong relationships between labor and management lead to stronger departments.

We want to recognize IAFF Local 3990, Lake County Firefighters, and Lake County Management for demonstrating what can be accomplished when both sides come to the table, listen to one another, and work toward meaningful solutions.

Progress doesn’t happen without communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to find common ground.

When labor and management work together, everyone benefits. Our firefighters feel heard, our departments become stronger, and ultimately, the communities we serve receive better service.

Congratulations to our brothers and sisters at Local 3990 on this positive step forward.

United we stand. Stronger together.

IAFF Local 2957
Leesburg Professional Firefighters

Over the past several weeks, we’ve shared how the cameras inside our emergency vehicles have affected our members and why changes were needed.

Yesterday, we made significant progress toward addressing those concerns.

We want to thank Lake County Management for listening and working with IAFF Local 3990 on meaningful changes to the camera policy. Both sides recognized the importance of protecting our members while also protecting the interests of the county.

This is what can happen when labor and management work together, respect one another, and stay focused on finding solutions.

Our members deserve to have their voices heard, and yesterday showed what can be accomplished when that happens.

10/22/2026

🚒 OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT: ALLYSON BERRY FOR REELECTION 🚒

The Leesburg Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2957, are proud to announce our endorsement of Allyson Berry for reelection as Leesburg City Commissioner, District 1!

As firefighters, we understand the importance of strong leadership, accountability, and having elected officials who recognize the needs of those who serve and protect our community.

Commissioner Allyson Berry has demonstrated her dedication to the City of Leesburg, and we believe her continued leadership will help move our community forward.

Our firefighters work tirelessly to protect the citizens of Leesburg, and we recognize the importance of having elected leaders who understand the challenges facing public safety and the importance of supporting those on the front lines.

On behalf of the members of IAFF Local 2957, we proudly endorse Allyson Berry for reelection to District 1!

🗳️ Proven Leadership. Continued Commitment. A Stronger Leesburg.

10/20/2026

A New Look for Leesburg Fire Department! 🔥

Leesburg Fire Department is proud to announce that we will be upgrading our members’ helmet shields!

Our current helmet shields have not held up to the demands of the job, and after receiving feedback from our members, we began searching for a new manufacturer that could deliver a higher-quality product while bringing back our traditional “passport” style shields.

The passport-style shield represents each firefighter’s station assignment. But a station assignment is much more than just where a firefighter reports for duty. It represents pride, tradition, camaraderie, and a connection to the community they serve. Each station has its own identity, and we wanted our helmet shields to reflect that.

When selecting a new manufacturer, it was important to our members that we partner with a company that understands the fire service, takes pride in its craftsmanship, and stands behind its products.

After researching our options, we chose Box 1075 Customs out of New York. Andrew has years of experience creating custom firefighter helmet shields, and his dedication to handmade craftsmanship and attention to detail set his work apart from mass-produced alternatives.

We’re excited to bring back a piece of fire service tradition while providing our members with a quality product they can wear with pride.

More than just a helmet shield — it’s a representation of the station, the brotherhood, and the community we proudly serve.

10/19/2026

🔥 VEHICLE FIRE 🔥
Engine 64 went first due to an RV fully involved last night on the Turnpike. LCFR handled water supply. No injuries were reported.