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Fire Station #5 opens its doors in northwest Apopka
Apopka opens first fire station in 20 years Firehouse Lane is a quiet little road in northwest Apopka that intersects with Jason Dwelley Parkway on its way to the Northwest Recreation Facility. … more
Take a look at the new Apopka ambulance
State of the art vehicle hits the streets tomorrow at Fire Station #5 Grand Opening From the City of Apopka Meet the new ambulance that will begin service Friday with the grand opening of … more
Apopka to open first new fire station in 20 years this week
Fire Station #5 makes its debut on Friday From the City of Apopka Public Information Office The Apopka Fire Department invites the community to a grand opening of the newly completed Fire … more
Apopka Cops and Firefighters compete to defeat Cystic Fibrosis this weekend
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. In people with CF, a defective gene causes a thick, sticky … more
The Apopka news year in review: Carnesale's idea leads to partnership with Florida Hospital
Editor’s Note: This is the 16th in a series of 24 articles published by The Apopka Voice in 2017 that were among the most noteworthy. We will post all of them from December 26th and December 31st. … more
Apopka news year in review: AFD names 22-year veteran as Firefighter of the year
Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series of 24 articles published by The Apopka Voice in 2017 that were among the most noteworthy. We will post all of them from December 26th and December 31st. … more
Carnesale's idea leads to Florida Hospital Apopka partnership
Two new temporary fire stations opening in December The Apopka Fire Department is about to get faster, and more responsive thanks to an idea by its fire chief. On December 3rd, two … more
Borjas legacy lives on in annual golf event
By Reggie Connell/Managing Editor of The Apopka Voice When we are in danger, we call 9-1-1 and they respond. While we are seeking shelter and safety from hurricanes and other natural disasters, … more
Fire Station #5 breaking ground next month
First new fire station since 1997 The City of Apopka will break ground August 9th for its first new fire station in twenty years . A public ceremony with city officials and firefighters … more
City Council honors five Apopka firefighters
The Apopka City Council honored five firefighters from the Apopka Fire Department at its Wednesday meeting during the employee recognition ceremony. Earl Hines was recognized for five years of … more
Apopka Fire Station #5 breaking ground this month
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 at its Wednesday meeting to approve the contract for the Apopka Fire Station #5 project. The new station is in Northwest Apopka, intersects Jason Dwelley Parkway, … more
The sisterhood of Apopka firefighters: Just part of the team
Opinion By Suzanne Kidd When I asked Apopka firefighter Renee Beasley, 13 years on the job, how the four women of the Apopka Fire Department refer to themselves, she never hesitated. … more
Klouse named Firefighter of the Year
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Gala Winner: Firefighter of the Year - Donald Klouse Engineer Donald Klouse of the Apopka Fire Department was named Firefighter of the Year at the … more
Apopka High students receive firefighter scholarships
From the City of Apopka On Sunday Apopka firefighters presented Armando Borjas Jr. educational scholarships to two Apopka High School students - Xavier Spry and William Ayala - to attend … more
Apopka fire and police play buddy ball for children
From the City of Apopka Apopka police officers and firefighters will participate in a baseball game on Saturday, May 27th as part of the Bambino Buddy Ball League to help children with special … more
Apopka hosting Firefighter Combat Challenge this month
Two days of competitions and family fun From the City of Apopka Teams of firefighters from around the nation will converge on Apopka next week for the ultimate challenge of physical … more
Apopka Youth Works training future firefighters, EMT's and physicians
From The City of Apopka Ten high school seniors from Apopka took the first steps yesterday in a progressive career education program that will make them nationally certified emergency medical … more
Guns & Hoses pits police officers against firefighters
Is there a career that requires more physical activity and responsibility than a police officer or a firefighter? The physical, mental and emotional demands on first responders are significant and … more
Two-car accident and fire blocks Sheeler Road during rush hour
From the Apopka Police Department The Apopka Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-car collision on Sheeler Avenue in Apopka near the 441 and 436 interchange Wednesday afternoon. The … more
Apopka Fire Station #5 in final stages of planning
On schedule for a November of 2017 opening Firehouse Lane. It's a quiet little road in Northwest Apopka that intersects Jason Dwelley Parkway, but it's about to get a lot busier. Especially … more
Apopka Fire Department responds to gas leak
From the City of Apopka The Apopka Fire Department evacuated the Bealls department store and several other businesses before 3 p.m. today because of a natural gas leak likely caused by … more
Apopka Fire Chief wins leadership award
Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale was presented with the Fire Chief Craig E. Haun Leadership Award at today’s Central Florida Fire Chief’s Association meeting in Altamonte Springs. The … more
Traffic Alert: Rush hour traffic at a standstill because of two-car crash
Traffic Alert From the Apopka Police Department The Apopka Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-car crash near the 441 and Midland Avenue intersection which resulted in one of the … more
Is State Route 429 safe?
Analysis In 2016 Everquote named Interstate 4 the most deadly interstate highway in America . State Route 429 is not an interstate highway, but the recent spate of accidents makes one wonder if … more
City Council votes to increase impact fees
Parks and recreation increased, police and fire created The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 at yesterday's meeting to raise impact fees for parks and recreation and to begin charging impact fees … more
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