Niceville Fire Department Prepares for the Future Under New Chief

Step into the smoke-filled world of the Niceville Fire Department as they battle smoke, fire and other threats while they forge crucial partnerships to protect their growing community.
Fallout From Allegations Palpable at Fire Department Life Saving Ceremony

At Mondayโs Valparaiso Commission meeting, firefighters Marquis Johnson, Josh Osmialowski, and Larry Hudson received life-saving awards for reviving a person who was electrocuted on Bayshore Drive. The recognition came amid tensions from an earlier dispute involving Fire Chief David Lanier, who was suspended over allegations of racial slurs, and Hudson, one of the firefighters who filed the complaint. The July 30 rescue involved using an AED to restart the victimโs heart before transporting them to the hospital.
Valparaiso Fire Chief Suspended Over Racism Allegations

Valparaisoโs fire chief keeps his job after a public hearing over racial slur allegations leads to a suspension, training, and free speech backlash.
Valparaiso’s Fire Chief Is Out. Is This A Golden Opportunity?

Valparaiso just lost its fire chiefโand with it, the City may be inching closer to a historic fire department merger that could reshape emergency services across the Twin Cities.
Valparaiso to Purchase New Fire Truck With ARPA Money

Valparaiso will own a brand new fire truck – in about three years for a price in the high six figures – but it wonโt directly cost the city’s taxpayers a dime.