10/19/18 @ 11:10 a.m. - Nassau County Fire Rescue, Local 3101, posted the below story on their FaceBook page earlier this week and we thought we would share it for our readers too.

"Sgt Chris Keane of 1st Squadron of the 153rd HHT Calvary Scouts (FNG) and a NCFR FF/Paramedic assigned to Fire Station 70 in O'Neil, while deployed for Michael, Sgt Keane and his squad assisted this family’s fur baby. Cooling him with water and providing him with IV fluids. The family has been without power and water since last week when Hurricane Michael hit the panhandle.
 
The dog’s awareness and activity improved after their interventions.
 
Nice work Sgt. Keane and squad, keep up the good work you are doing."

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/20/18 @ 2:00 p.m.  - Nassau County Fire/Rescue is pleased to announce Tailboard, a quarterly newsletter that highlights achievements, shares stories of lives saved, and provides insight to lessons learned by the brave men and women of the department. The newsletter also includes a personal message from Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Ridgon, who just completed his first year of service to the County.

Attached is Tailboard: Issue 1.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nassau County Fire Rescue at (904) 530-6600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

UPDATED AT 11:05 A.M. - State Road 200 from the bridge to Chester Road is now closed. We will continue to post updates as they are received from the Sheriff's Office.

6/14/18 @ 10:50 a.m. - Emergency Management just announced that a gas line has been breached by construction equipment on State Road 200 at O'Neil-Scott Road. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is assisting with traffic control however traffic is moving slowly. Try to avoid the area if you can. The Fire Rescue Hazmat specialist are also on the scene. Please be patient and cautious.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/25/18 @ 1:30 p.m. - May 27th and May 28th have been designated as Nassau County Firefighter "Fill the Boot Days". Throughout the weekend, you will see local firefighters at various intersections collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). And for the first time ever, north Florida's 3 biggest collectors, Nassau, Clay and St. Johns County, are all holding their drives on the same weekend!

Clay County has challenged Nassau County to see which one can raise the most money this year. Clay County's goal is $55,000 and we need Nassau County residents to help us surpass their goal. Nassau County started their celebration early and was able to collect $13,264 on Shrimp Festival Weekend so we are off to a great start! The winner will house the 1st Annual Traveling Axe at the fire station of their choice.

We look forward to a great fundraising weekend and "burning" Clay County in this competition.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office


Below are photos and videos of our friends Ryleigh and Ben, as well as pictures of our firefighters raising money are previous events. Over the last 13 years, Nassau County has raised more than $416,000 for the MDA.

3/29/18 @ 11:00 a.m. - This morning, representatives of the City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County gathered to present a check totaling $4,158.09 to the United Way of Northeast Florida for money raised at the Guns and Hoses Event held on January 27, 2018. The event featured a variety of kid friendly activities and softball games played by employees of Nassau County Fire Rescue, the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, the City of Fernandina Beach Police Department, and the City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department.

NCSO and NCFR faced off in the championship game, however it was NCFR who pulled off the victory with a final score of 10-9. During the presentation this morning, Nassau County Sheriff, Bill Leeper, presented the championship trophy to Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon.

Corporate Engagement Manager for the United Way, Mark Mitchell,  was in attendance and expressed his gratitude to all the event organizers and to the public safety personnel for the job they do every day protecting the community.

Event sponsors were also invited to attend the presentation, however not all of them could be there. Thank you again to the following for their support:

• Townies
• Matovina & Company
• Johnny's AC
• Sliders Seaside Grill
• Madi's Retreat Hair & Spa
• 801 Kitchen and Bar
• Skydive Amelia Island
• Wildlight
• Florida Public Utilities
• R.P.M. Lumber
• Amelia Island Kayak Excursions
• CDM Smith, Inc.
• First Coast Fabrication
• Justin M. Taylor, County Commissioner for District 5
• Fernandina Chiropractic Center
• A.J. Johns, Inc.
• Rayonier
• CBC National Bank
• Vystar
• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• Dale Martin, City Manager for Fernandina Beach
• What's Smokin Food Truck
• Indulge Food Truck

Here's a link to a video of the event for those that missed it. We are already looking forward to next year's event and to the County winning the championship trophy again!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/14/18 @ 4:50 p.m. - The evacuation order for Courtney Isles has now been lifted. The Division of Forestry and Nassau County Fire Rescue are working to contain the fire. It was initially about 8 acres (scattered). The cause was a spark from a passing train. The only structure damage was to a shed on Pages Dairy next to the tracks.

Chester Road and Pages Dairy is still closed at this time while crews work to contain the rest of the fire.

If you have questions, please note you can call Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900. If you haven't already, you should also sign up for EverBridge notification alerts so you can receive current news via phone call, text, or email.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/14/18 @ 4:15 p.m. - A large brush fire has been reported in the area of Chester Rd and Pages Dairy Rd. Residents at the apartments at Courtney Isles Way have been issued a MANDATORY EVACUATION order as of 3:42PM.

​More to follow.

1/9/18 @ 11:10 a.m. - A portion of State Road 200 near US 17 was temporarily closed this morning due to a military ordnance being uncovered by a construction crew. Crews were able to remove this item without incident and the road has been re-opened. It has not yet been confirmed exactly what this item was, however the King's Bay Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team safety took the item away.

Great job to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Nassau County Fire/Rescue's SHOT Team, and Kings Bay's EOD Team for their quick response and for ensuring that our citizens were kept safe!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/14/17 @ 3:30 p.m.. - Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to send nice notes to our public safety personnel letting them know their tieless efforts are appreciated.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

8/29/17 @ 11:30 a.m. - For the past 12 years, Nassau County Firefighters have participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Fill the Boot Campaign to help raise money and awareness in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. Since then, more than $366,530 has been raised by local firefighters who selflessly give their time and energy for the MDA.

This year's Fill the Boot event will take place September 1-4, 2017. To kick off the event, MDA's ambassador, Ben, was escorted around to all the County fire stations with George Faucher, Engineer for Nassau County Fire Rescue. Ben was able to climb aboard fire engines and was able to meet dozens of our local heroes, including Nassau County Fire Chef, Brady Rigdon! To finish his day, Ben attended the Board of County Commissioner's meeting and was presented with a Resolution proclaiming Sept. 1-4, 2017 as "Fill the Boot Days". To watch this heartwarming event, please visit the County's website. Once there, click on the video link for the August 28, 2017 Board of County Commissioner's meeting.

We urge all Nassau County residents to help fill the boot this Labor Day weekend and to join Nassau County in the fight against muscular dystrophy!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office