Destin Fire Control District

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Destin Fire Control District

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    Important News

    Meetings are located at 848, Airport Road, Destin, FL  32541

    • Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners                             December 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.


    How to Provide Public Comment

    Members of the public may attend for public comments.  Those wishing to address the Board are asked to sign in and will be allowed to provide comments during the public comments section of the agenda.  Public comments may also be submitted to assistant@destinfire.com or call (850) 837-8413.  Public comments will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 for the Regular meeting.  Any submission received after that deadline may not be read during the meeting but will be included as part of the record.

    Americans with Disabilities Information

    In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding must contact the Destin Fire Control District no later than 48 hours prior to the time of the scheduled meeting; if hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Services Numbers (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice) for assistance.

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  • COVID-19 Precautions – Help prevent the spread of COVID-19

    General Prevention

    Information from the Florida Department of Health:

    What you Should Know

    COVID-19 can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when an individual coughs or sneezes. These droplets may land on objects and surfaces. Other people may contract COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

    Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days following exposure. Most people recover from COVID-19 without needing special treatment. The elderly and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems and diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness.

    There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The Department recommends everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

    • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick;
    • Staying home when you are sick and avoiding contact with persons in poor health;
    • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;
    • Covering your cough or sneezing into a tissue, then disposing of the tissue;
    • Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing;
    • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty; and
    • Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

    Learn more at: Florida Department of Health

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  • Up Coming Events

    CPR Training

    Everyone can save a life.  Sign up for a CPR class and learn how.

    2023 Class Schedule:

    • Heartsaver CPR, AED, 1st Aid 
      • Call for Class Dates and Times
    • BLS Classes

      • Call for Class Dates and Times

    Classes are held at the Fire Station located at 848 Airport Road, Destin, FL  32541

    • Please Call for additional schedules (850) 837-8413

    Contact us at (850) 837-8413 for more information.

     


     

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Fire Statistics                   EMS Statistics

 

Jan: 82 Jul: 79 Jan: 167 Jul: 325
Feb: 70 Aug: 71 Feb: 173 Aug: 244
Mar: 56 Sept: 44 Mar: 231 Sept: 178
Apr: 52 Oct: 66 Apr: 194 Oct: 199
May: 72 Nov: 56 May: 252 Nov: 157
Jun: 82 Dec: 0 Jun: 314 Dec: 0
                Year To Date         730                 Year To Date  2,434
        2017:             920         2017:          2,224
        2016:             890         2016:          2,146
        2015:             819         2015:          2,147