Protecting Northeast Leon County Since 1978 100% Volunteer
100% Community-Driven
Miccosukee Volunteer Fire Rescue stands as a proud, all-volunteer department that has protected northeast Leon County for over 45 years. With three strategically placed stations and a dedicated team of firefighters and first responders, we deliver rapid, life-saving response to more than 500 calls annually—primarily medical emergencies—across a challenging 98–165 square mile rural district. MVFR exemplifies what neighbors can achieve when they come together to keep their families and homes safe.
Key Facts
Miccosukee Volunteer Fire Rescue was established in 1978, with the original Miccosukee department founded by concerned citizens. In 1991, it merged with the Miccosukee Land Cooperative department to form the modern MVFR we know today.
As a 100% volunteer fire and rescue department, we operate without paid staff, relying on the dedication of community members. Our coverage area spans approximately 98–165 square miles in northeast Leon County, Florida, serving a population of about 6,683 residents.
We maintain three stations to ensure fast response across the district: Cromartie Headquarters, Co-Op Station, and Heatherwood Station. These are staffed by 15 trained volunteers who bring a combined 45+ years of experience serving the community.
In the last fiscal year, we responded to more than 500 calls, with over 90% being medical emergencies. This high volume of medical calls underscores our critical role in providing immediate care in a rural area where response times can make all the difference.
What We Handle
Miccosukee Volunteer Fire Rescue responds to a wide range of emergencies across northeast Leon County. Our team is equipped and trained to handle structural fires in homes and buildings, wildland and brush fires common in our rural wooded areas, medical emergencies (which make up over 90% of our calls), boat and water rescues using our 19' rescue boat with swamp tail motor for shallow ponds, Lake Miccosukee, and flood zones, large animal technical rescues in partnership with the Leon County Sheriff's Office, and disaster response during storms or other major events.
In addition to emergency response, we are deeply committed to community education and prevention. We regularly participate in birthday visits with fire truck demos, deliver fire prevention presentations, attend county meetings, conduct safety training sessions, and host awareness events to help families and neighbors stay safe and prepared.
Why It Matters
MVFR supplements Leon County EMS and Tallahassee Fire Department in unincorporated areas. As one of six volunteer departments in Leon County, we provide rapid first response—often under 10 minutes—thanks to local volunteers living nearby. We're funded by community donations, fundraisers, and limited county support, with apparatus and equipment maintained through volunteer efforts.