Lake Butler Volunteer Fire Rescue is proud to announce it is an ISO Class 4 Department!!!
IF YOU THINK THE COST OF TRAINING IS EXPENSIVE--CONSIDER THE COST OF IGNORANCE
On behalf of Chief Michael Banks and Lake Butler Volunteer Fire Department, welcome to our website. On our site, you will find some general information about the fire department, and also the City of Lake Butler. Please feel free to email us with any question, concern or comment you may have, as we are always open to suggestion. We apologize for any page that does not load, or is not completed as we are currently undergoing some changes and updates....
About Lake Butler:
Lake Butler Vol. Fire Department's main area of operation is the city of Lake Butler. Lake Butler is approximately 1.8 square miles and has a population of around 2,000 people. It is nestled in a 3 city triangle (Lake City-20miles Northwest, Starke-14miles East, and Gainesville-30miles South) Lake Butler is a small town with only 4 redlights in the entire county. The City of Lake Butler can be contacted via their website at: http://www.cityoflakebutler.org
The Department:
The Fire Department is relatively small, having between 15 and 20 firefighters. Fire Drills are held every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of every month. Including an all day drill every 3 months on a Saturday. Lake Butler Firefighters are encouraged to attend all types of classes to further their knowledge and to increase their skills. The Chief always tells his firefighter, "It is not by Might nor is it by Power, but by knowledge and wisdom." Lake Butler VFR receives a majority of its training from organizations such as: Florida State Fire College Volunteer Week, FLORIDA STATE FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION, Macclenny Fire Department of Macclenny, Florida, Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Great Florida Fire School, and Safety Systems Emergency Counter-Measures Inc, and Union County Sheriff's Office.
Tips&FIRE SAFETY!!!
- Identify TWO escape routes from each room in your home. Make sure everyone, especially children, know the plan.
- Teach children to follow the escape routes without stopping for valuables or returning to a burning home.
- Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. An early warning allows more time to evacuate. Check detectors monthly.
Replace batteries at least once a year. - Close doors while sleeping. Open doors allow fire and smoke to spread more quickly.