Port Richey Fire Department

👶💖 Congratulations! 💖👶

The Port Richey Fire Department would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Alec Vandercar and his wife on the birth of their beautiful baby girl!

Welcoming a new child into the family is a special and exciting time, and we are thrilled for Alec, his wife, and their growing family as they celebrate the arrival of their second child.

To Alec and your wife, we wish you many years of happiness, health, and unforgettable memories with your newest little one. May your home be filled with even more love, laughter, and joy as your family embarks on this new chapter together.

From your Port Richey Fire Department family, congratulations and best wishes to all of you! 💕🚒

🌀🚒 Hurricane Season Begins Today 🚒🌀

Today marks the first day of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. While we all hope for a quiet season, now is the time to prepare before a storm threatens our area.

✔️ Know your evacuation zone
✔️ Develop a plan for your family and pets
✔️ Build or refresh your emergency supply kit
✔️ Review important documents and insurance information
✔️ Stay informed through trusted weather and emergency management sources

Being prepared today can make all the difference tomorrow. Don't wait until a storm is in the Gulf to make critical decisions for your family.

The City of Port Richey Fire Department encourages all City of Port Richey residents and visitors to take a few minutes to review their hurricane preparedness plans, know their evacuation zone, and discuss where they will go if an evacuation order is issued.

Preparation saves lives. Together, we can help keep our community safe throughout hurricane season.

Stay prepared. Stay informed. Stay safe. 🌀🌴🚒

🚤🚑 Marine Unit Training 🚑🚤

This past weekend, the Port Richey Fire Department trained alongside Pasco County Fire Rescue, utilizing their Fire Marine 1 to practice patient transfers from our marine units to theirs.

These hands-on evolutions focused on safely and efficiently transferring patients between vessels, an essential skill during water emergencies where time, coordination, and precision are critical.

Training like this strengthens our partnership with Pasco County Fire Rescue and ensures that when real emergencies happen on the water, our crews are prepared to work seamlessly together to provide the highest level of care.

We’re proud to continually train, improve, and invest in the safety of our community on land and on the water. 🌊

This Memorial Day weekend, crews from the Port Richey Fire Department will be out on the water patrolling aboard Marine 42 to help keep our waterways safe for everyone enjoying the holiday weekend.

As we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also want to remind everyone to boat responsibly, wear your life jackets, stay hydrated, and never operate a vessel under the influence.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Stay safe and enjoy your time on the water! 🇺🇸🚤