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City advances Community F.I.R.S.T. to strengthen neighborhoods

Published on June 27, 2025

Representatives and community groups from Porters Quarters, Phoenix, Greater Duval, Sugar Hill, Pineridge, University Park and Pleasant Street meet with department liaisons to coordinate swift responses to neighborhood needs - everything from traffic issues and street lighting to waste pickup and pedestrian safety. The goal is to replicate that responsiveness in more neighborhoods across the city.

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Joseph (Shawn) Hillhouse selected as Gainesville’s new fire chief

Published on May 29, 2025

After a nationwide search, the City of Gainesville has named Joseph (Shawn) Hillhouse as its next fire chief. He starts in the new role Monday, June 9.

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Gainesville public safety agencies share Halloween safety tips

Published on October 29, 2024

As Halloween approaches, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and Gainesville Police Department (GPD) emphasize the importance of pedestrian safety as part of the City of Gainesville’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries.

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Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance makes progress

Published on July 22, 2024

The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance is making progress in the effort to turn the tide on gun crime and neighborhood violence. Participants are focused on three broad objectives: to cooperate and strengthen efforts to address gun violence; to improve outcomes for survivors and those at risk; and to spearhead a collaborative group of community stakeholders.

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City of Gainesville hosts Wear Orange event for gun-violence awareness

Published on June 07, 2024

Gainesville joins communities across the country to raise awareness about gun violence with an official “Wear Orange” event this Friday, June 7, National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

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Celebrating first responders during National EMS Week

Published on May 22, 2024

When Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) paramedics first arrived at the scene of the motorcycle accident, the young, helmetless rider was unconscious. Matt Benavidez, a senior in college, had suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision with a vehicle on that fateful night in November 2020.

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IMPACT GNV: City of Gainesville’s new strategy to reduce gun violence

Published on May 02, 2024

The City of Gainesville is launching a community-based engagement strategy called IMPACT GNV as the next step in citywide efforts to prevent gun violence. The new initiative will connect neighbors experiencing on-the-ground needs with city and community resources that can help. The goal is to leverage valuable communitywide collaborations to maximize the program’s impact.

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City of Gainesville and Fire Rescue historic agreement on schedule

Published on November 20, 2023

Gainesville City Commissioners have ratified changes to the City’s 3-year contracts with Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) public safety employees, hoping a new work schedule will lead to better work-life balance for current first responders and to an increase in future hires.

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Gainesville Fire Rescue hosts signing ceremony

Published on August 14, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2023) – They stood tall and proud – and ready to take the next steps in becoming Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) first responders for the City of Gainesville.

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Public Service Academy Career Exploration

Published on January 11, 2023

The City of Gainesville will host a career exploration fair to roll out a new education program for area youth and young adults interested in public service professions.

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