Ormond Beach Professional Firefighters

06/16/2026

🚑🎉 Congratulations to Driver/Engineer Josh James! 🎉🚒

Please join us in congratulating Driver/Engineer James on successfully clearing as a Lead Paramedic with the county medical director!

This accomplishment represents more than a year of dedication, hard work, and perseverance. Throughout the process, James completed extensive classroom education, rigorous skills training, and numerous clinical hours to develop the knowledge and experience required to provide advanced life support care to our community.

We are proud to have James serving alongside us and look forward to the continued positive impact they will have on our organization and the citizens we serve.

Congratulations on this well-earned achievement, and thank you for your dedication to the fire service and emergency medical care!

06/16/2026

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Ethan Wilson Memorial Scholarship, presented by AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach. Created in memory of Ormond Beach firefighter/paramedic Ethan Wilson, this scholarship—now in its fourth year—supports students pursuing careers in healthcare and public service.

Each high school recipient receives $1,000 per year while enrolled in college and studying in a healthcare-related field, and a $500 annual award for aspiring firefighters.

Captain Nick Nates served as this year’s keynote speaker, reflecting on the lessons Ethan taught him about serving the community and finding gratitude in life, even in difficult moments.

Thank you to Ethan’s family, Ashley and Coast Wilson for being part of this meaningful tribute.

06/12/2026

This Monday on June 15th, please join us for the Ethan Wilson Scholarship Ceremony at Advent New Smyrna Beach, 401 S Dixie Fwy. This event put on by Advent Health helps young people pursue careers in health care or public service. See you there to honor our brother Ethan ❤️

06/02/2026

Come support this great event while also watching your Ormond Firefighters hold down the title 🔥✊🏻

A little over a week out for our upcoming Pump Pull! Sign up your team now ✅️

Let's see if Ormond Beach Professional Firefighters can hold onto that #1 Male Team Title 💪

Join us at Tiki Docks for great food and beverages during the event 🚒

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05/23/2026

🚒❤️ A big THANK YOU to the amazing students and staff at Pine Trail Elementary for the thoughtful cards and warm welcome during our recent visit!
Our crews had a great time showing off the fire trucks, talking about fire safety, and meeting so many future firefighters. Seeing the excitement and smiles from the class made our day — and these handmade thank you cards mean the world to us.
We’re proud to be part of such a supportive community and always enjoy opportunities to connect with our local schools. Stay safe, and remember: working smoke alarms save lives! 🔥🏠

05/20/2026

Probationary Year Completed ✅ Over the past year Firefighter Traylor has demonstrated dedication, resilience, and commitment while completing extensive firefighter and medical training skills. Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Traylor on this important milestone in her career. We look forward to watching her continue to grow and serve with pride, professionalism, and compassion.
Congratulations, Firefighter Traylor — your hard work has paid off!

05/19/2026

Volusia Sheriff's Office going above and beyond earlier this morning. Thanks to this officers quick actions he was able to quickly remove one of the victims from the structure to receive aid from our crews once they arrived on scene.

05/19/2026

Earlier today, crews responded to a residential structure fire on Laurie Dr and worked quickly to bring the fire under control and prevent further extension.
During the incident, a VSO deputy made entry into the burning structure and rescued one victim. A second victim was located and rescued by responding fire crews. Both victims were transported to a local trauma center as trauma alerts and remain in critical condition.
We would like to recognize the bravery and coordinated efforts of all first responders involved in this incident. Please keep the victims, their families, and all personnel on scene in your thoughts.

Unit Involved: E14, E91, E92, E93, L11, E96, Bat90, Bat10, Bat210 and VCEMS

05/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/Paramedic Loveless on officially clearing as a Lead Paramedic with our Medical Director.

This accomplishment represents more than a year of dedication, hard work, clinical training, and commitment to serving our community at the highest level.

We are proud to have Loveless as part of our team and look forward to the continued impact he will make in providing exceptional patient care to our community.
Congratulations, Paramedic Loveless!

05/13/2026

Last week (05/08/2026) our firefighters responded to an electrical fire in the basement of the Makai Beach Lodge on S. Atlantic Blvd. Upon arrival, crews encountered challenges extinguishing the fire due to active electrical hazards that required additional precautions before suppression efforts could safely continue.
Working carefully and efficiently, firefighters were able to bring the fire under control and fully extinguish it. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Units involved: E92, E93, E96, E1, Q2, Bat90, Bat1 and VCEMS.