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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue
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. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue
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. Tagged as: , Gainesville Fire Rescue
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. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Gainesville Fire Rescue
Gainesville Fire Rescue Winter Holidays Safety Published on May 05, 2021 Gainesville Fire Rescue and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urge everyone in the community to think safety during the holidays. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Gainesville Fire Rescue