Destin Fire Rescue

Thank you to the parents of the Indian Bayou neighborhood for letting us participate in the Last Day of School Giant Water Balloon Fight! As an annual tradition for your neighborhood, we appreciate being included and helping the PARENTS dominate this year’s event!

Hope everyone has a Happy and Safe Memorial Day!

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'Cold, Hungry, and Scared' Kitten Living in a Storm Drain Ends Up in Warm Hands After Rescue A 'hungry and scared' kitten was rescued from a storm drain and adopted by a fire rescue captain in Florida on Tuesday, May 19, according to Destin Fire Rescue

Kitten rescued from Destin storm drain on Hwy 98, adopted by Fire Rescue captain DESTIN ,Fla. -- A kitten was rescued from a storm drain in Destin and now has a new home.

Today, B shift was called to go the extra mile. Around 11 am this morning, multiple reports of a small kitten stuck in a storm drain around 1080 Hwy 98. The crew accessed the drain and firefighter Fuller entered to rescue the kitten. Cold, hungry, and scared, the kitten was brought out safely! It was tended to by our paramedics and even adopted by one of our Captains! Great job to B shift for going the extra mile to certainly save a helpless animal!

Full Story to come at 10 pm!

Destin Fire Rescue debuts $13K rip current simulator to boost beach safety training DESTIN, Fla. -- Destin Fire Rescue unveiled their newly acquired rip current simulator. First responders call the $13,000 piece of equipment life-saving.Destin

***Citizen Spotlight***

At our last Commissioners' Meeting, Jeremy Eschman was recognized for an outstanding act to save a 7 year old from Drowning. Captain David Morrison put him in for recognition from the District. His Letter below:

"At 10:45am on 04/29/2026, Mr Jeremy Eschman, the maintenance worker at the Preserve Apartments, effected a water rescue on a pediatric patient, making a great impact on the patient’s survival.

While performing his duties like every other shift and making his rounds, Mr Eschman witnessed a 7 year old child begin to display immediate signs of distress in the lake behind the apartments. Within seconds, Mr Eschman rushed to the child, dove into the lake and effected a water rescue, removing the child from the water and immediately providing first aid care while Destin Fire Rescue Paramedics and EMS personnel were being dispatched.

Upon the arrival of Destin Fire Paramedics, the pediatric patient was noted to be awake, alert and breathing appropriately due to the swift actions by Mr Eschman. OCEMS was able to transport the stable patient, with a positive expected outcome.

Through Mr Eschman’s Valiance and Courage, a difference was made in this child’s life."

He received a Life Saving Award from our Fire Chief and Board of Commissioners and a coveted Chief's Coin for outstanding service to the District.

It's citizen's like this that make our community so special! Thank You Jeremy!

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Destin Fire is sad to announce the loss of one of our own. John Robbins wasn’t just a retiree, he was a leader, inspiration, and friend to us all. He will be greatly missed and we will honor him. From the Destin Fire Family, RIP John. Details coming soon.

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John Eric Robbins Obituary May 12, 2026 - Clary-Glenn Funeral Home View John Eric Robbins's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

At last night’s commissioner meeting, we had the honor of recognizing several employees for their hard work and dedication to the District. Please help us congratulate Kyle Armer for completing his FLUSAR Rescue Specialist certification and being added to Destin Fire’s Technical Rescue Team! Great a job Kyle!

Also, we recognized several employees for clearing their probationary status with Destin Fire. They are: Cameron Stewart, Zach Shaffer, Evan Bassham, and Fisher Morrison.

Congratulations All!

Destin Fire would like to wish all the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day!