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Osceola County Roads / Flood Update
Archived: Tue, October 11, 2011
Published: Mon, October 10, 2011
Kissimmee Basin Flood 11-07
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has decided to close State Road 60 from Kissimmee River to Yeehaw Junction. Read more to learn about sandbag locations and other information.
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Osceola County Roads Flood Update
Archived: Wed, October 12, 2011
Published: Mon, October 10, 2011
Kissimmee Basin Flood 11-06
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has decided to close State Road 60 from Kissimmee River to Yeehaw Junction. Read more to learn about sandbag locations and other information.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Published: Mon, October 3, 2011
The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners joined with the Osceola County Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to declare October "Breast Cancer Awareness Month."
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Safe Kids Osceola Supports Nat'l. Safety Week
Published: Fri, September 16, 2011
Parents are invited to Seat Check Events during the week of September 18 - 24
Each year, Child Passenger Safety Week (CPS) is celebrated across the country to remind parents and caregivers of the need to keep children of all ages properly restrained in seats that meet their weight and height requirements. This year Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be at Starling Chevrolet, located at the corner of Donegan and US 441, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20th to ensure that families are using the right restraints - whether car seat, booster seat, or seat belt.
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Free Car Seat Safety Checks in Osceola County
Published: Fri, September 2, 2011
FRPR11-14
Osceola County Fire Rescue is conducting free child car seat safety checks on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Starling Chevrolet located at 2500 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee (enter from Donegan Avenue).
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Burn Ban Lifted in Osceola County
Archived: Wed, October 12, 2011
Published: Thu, June 30, 2011
FRPR11-13
The recent rainfall amounts have allowed vegetation to grow and reduce the immediate threat of wildfires. In light of that, the burn ban in Osceola County has been lifted as of today, according to Osceola County Fire Chief Richard Collins and Division of Forestry Supervisor Tom Donohoe.
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Update on Motel Fire in Osceola County
Archived: Sat, July 30, 2011
Published: Thu, June 30, 2011
FRPR11-12
Osceola County Fire Rescue crews continue to work through the rubble of the Vacation Lodge Maingate Motel to extinguish smoldering hot spots. Fire Marshal personnel from the state and county continue their investigation of cause and origin. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be released at that time.
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Fireworks Ban Lifted in Osceola County
Archived: Fri, July 29, 2011
Published: Wed, June 29, 2011
FRPR11-12
Due to recent rainfall amounts resulting in a reduction of the immediate threat of wildfires, Osceola County Fire Chief Rich Collins is lifting the fireworks ban in unincorporated Osceola County, effective immediately. However, the burn ban is still in effect at this time but may be lifted in the near future as conditions continue to improve.
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West 192 Motel Fire Investigation
Archived: Fri, July 29, 2011
Published: Wed, June 29, 2011
FRPR11-11
This afternoon, the State Fire Marshal completed the on-scene investigation of the fire that destroyed the Vacation Lodge Maingate Motel Sunday at 7514 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. Samples have been taken and interviews will be made in the determination of the cause and origin.
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West 192 Closed Due to Motel Fire
Archived: Wed, July 27, 2011
Published: Mon, June 27, 2011
FRPR11-08
Due to an overnight fire at the Vacation Lodge located at 7514 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (West U.S. 192), Florida Highway Patrol has closed both the eastbound and westbound lanes of West 192 at Reedy Creek Boulevard while firefighters continue to battle the fire.
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Burn Ban Reinstated in Osceola County
Archived: Wed, October 12, 2011
Published: Mon, May 9, 2011

Due to current dry weather conditions and the lack of significant rainfall predicted in the foreseeable future, Osceola County Fire Chief Rich Collins has issued a burn ban for unincorporated Osceola County. Osceola County Burn Ban Ordinance #09-12 authorizes Fire Chief Collins to impose the burn ban whenever the Keetch-Byran Drought Index (KBDI) reaches 500 or above.

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County Agencies Provide Lifesaving Radios
Published: Thu, March 24, 2011
PR11-23
With the approach of severe weather and hurricane season, Osceola County Emergency Management Director, David Casto, teamed up with Osceola Council on Aging Director Beverly Hoagland to provide NOAA All Hazard Radios to Meals on Wheels recipients and other homebound citizens.
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Burn Ban Lifted in Osceola County
Archived: Wed, October 12, 2011
Published: Tue, March 15, 2011
FRPR11-03
The warmer temperatures and recent rainfall amounts have allowed vegetation to grow and reduce the immediate threat of wildfires. In light of that, the burn ban in Osceola County has been lifted as of today, according to Osceola County Fire Chief Richard Collins and Division of Forestry Supervisor Tom Donohoe.
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Fire Rescue Unveils Wildfire Awareness Campaign
Published: Tue, March 15, 2011
FRPR11-02
As part of the ongoing efforts by Osceola County Fire Rescue to keep our citizens and visitors informed of the dangers of wildfires, Fire Chief Richard Collins unveiled a new wildfire awareness campaign to the Board of County Commissioners.
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Brush Fire Near Narcoossee in Osceola County
Archived: Wed, October 12, 2011
Published: Wed, December 22, 2010
FRPR10-11

Osceola County Fire Rescue, in conjunction with Orange County Fire Rescue, assisted the Division of Forestry in extinguishing a five-acre brush fire today near Ron Road in Narcoossee. Several pole barns were lost in the fire, however, no other structures were damaged and there were no injuries. The State Fire Marshal is en route to determine the cause of the fire.

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Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Published: Tue, November 16, 2010

Cooking fires are the number 1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the US, and there are three times the number of cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires.

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Fire Chief Hosts Meeting on Fire Assessment Fees
Published: Fri, September 3, 2010
FRPR 10-07

Osceola County Fire Chief Rich Collins and staff hosted a community meeting last night to discuss Osceola County Fire Rescue's budget, levels of service and the proposed fire assessment fees for 2010-2011.

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Fire Assessment Fees Meeting Hosted by Fire Chief
Published: Fri, August 27, 2010
FRPR10-06

Osceola County Fire Chief Rich Collins and staff will host a community meeting open to the public to discuss Osceola County Fire Rescue's budget, levels of service and the proposed fire assessment fees for 2010-2011.

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Public Notice: Fire Assessment Methodology Meeting
Published: Mon, June 14, 2010
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