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With the addition of a new rescue vehicle that went into service on Monday, Ocala Fire Rescue has now equipped all seven of its fire stations with engine and rescue units.
Rescue 7 officially rolled into service on Monday, August 25, at OFR Station 7. On Friday, August 22, Station 7 welcomed the addition of the new vehicle with a ceremonial “push-in” ceremony, which is a long-standing tradition in which a new fire engine is formally welcomed by firefighters and community members who roll the vehicle into the station bay.
“With Rescue 7 in operation, Ocala Fire Rescue continues to strengthen its capabilities and provide comprehensive life-saving services to the residents of Ocala,” reads a statement from OFR.
According to OFR, the additional rescue unit marks an important milestone for the organization: As of Monday, every one of its seven stations has an engine and rescue unit delivering Advanced Life Support (ALS) services.
At fire stations, engines are the vehicles used for suppression. They are equipped with pumps, water tanks, and hoses to attack fires. Rescue vehicles are generally equipped with tools to aid and assist in search and rescue operations and to provide medical assistance.
“This milestone represents our ongoing commitment to enhancing emergency medical services citywide and ensuring that every station is prepared to deliver the highest level of care,” according to the city.
There are seven active fire stations serving the city of Ocala. The city opened the seventh station at 885 SE 31st Street in Ocala in June 2018.
Construction of the city’s eighth fire station is ongoing and expected to be complete by August 2026.

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