In a move reflecting the transition of the Reedy Creek Improvement District to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the former Reedy Creek Fire Department proudly unveiled its new name and emblem. Now dubbed the District Fire Department, the new emblem and name came about following a vote by all
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Disney World Firefighters are short staffed according to Union
Union officials representing the Reedy Creek Fire Department are saying firefighters are short-staffed at Walt Disney World. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the first responders at Disney World are dealing with short staffing. Reportedly this is an issue the department has been working with for years. Jon Shirley is President of the
Disney World Releases a Statement on Small Fire in Magic Kingdom
Earlier this evening Firetrucks were seen going down Main Street USA as Reedy Creek Fire Department was responding to a fire in the Magic Kingdom. You can read about that here. Moments ago Walt Disney World released a statement on the Small Fire in the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World
Fire in the Magic Kingdom prompts Firetrucks on Main Street USA
Cast Members have just cleared Main Street USA so that the Reedy Creek Fire Department could respond to a fire in the Magic Kingdom. Related – Possible fire at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Hollywood Studios Twitter user @CameronYeager shared Photos and a Video just moments ago. Here is a
Disney Firefighters Self-Quarantined for Coronavirus Precaution
Six firefighters from the Disney-run Reedy Creek Fire Department at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida have recently self-quarantined. The firefighters attended an Emergency Medical Services conference in Tampa in which a person who tested positive for the coronavirus was present. A seventh firefighter is also self-quarantining after traveling
5 Year Old Air Lifted To Hospital After Drowning Scare At Art of Animation
Earlier today, a 5 year old at the Art of Animation was involved in a water emergency. The Reedy Creek Fire Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to a possible drowning and arrived at the scene to investigate. The child was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital for
BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Fire Reported Outside of Cinderella Castle in Disney World
A small fire was reported last night outside Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Initial reports indicated that the fire started inside the kitchen at Cinderella’s Royal Table. However, after further investigation, the fire appears to have started by embers from one of the last nightly
Small victory for Reedy Creek firefighter union at Walt Disney World
Reedy Creek Fire & Rescue IAFF local 2117, which is the Walt Disney World’s firefighters have been working without a contract for almost 2 years. They haven’t been able to reach any agreement with the Disney controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District, however this week a small victory has been won.
Spash Mountain is Smokin’ and not in a good way.
The Splash Mountain ride at Walt Disney World shut down briefly Wednesday because of reports of a burning smell in the electrical room. Reedy Creek Fire Department Deputy Chief Richard LePere said there was no smoke or fire when crews responded shortly after 11 a.m. He said the ride was
Disney monorail briefly shut down after pilot suffers minor electric shock
Walt Disney World monorails were out of service briefly this evening after a monorail pilot received a minor electric shock while flipping a switch, authorities said. The pilot was mildly shocked in the arm while switching on a beacon that identifies the beam the monorail is traveling on, a fire
