The Argyle Post Office may be closed, we need everyones' help to stop this from happening. A date for a meeting will be scheduled to discuss the options and any way that we any be able to help.

Pictures for training day on February 16, 2011.

There will be a fun day for children and families at the We Care Park in April. A cookout of hot dogs will be served. There will be Argyle, Defuniak Springs Fire Department and Walton County Fire Department and Liberty Fire Department. More info will be following

On January 17, 2011Walton County joined South Walton Fire District in honoring America's first responders and the vistims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. South Walton hoisted a 30'x58' American flag in the Publix shopping complex at 2038 Hwy 90 W in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

The Patriot Flag program was established by a group of California firefighters which started on Sept. 10, 2010 with the goal to fly the flag in all 50 states in 50 weeks to pay tribute to the nation's armed forces and first responders. The Patriot Flag will end its tour at the World Trade Center site Sept. 11, 2011.

On January 13, 2011 Argyle Fire Department had their weekly training, these pictures are of that training. Before each training class the men have an hour of physical training. On January 22, 2011,was tactical training.

There will be a flag coming to south Walton, this flag will be held up by two ladder trucks at 10:00 a.m. in the publix parking lot in South Walton parking lot. This flag will be flown in every state of America, Walton county was picked to fly the flag for teh state of Florida. Any firefighters wishing to to be involved in the ceremony please contact Chief Day. After the flag is flown in all states it will be retired at ground zero in New York City. You may also have a chance to fold the flag.

All the 800 Maccom radios will be reprogrammed on January 18, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. All members who have these radios please bring them to Station 91 before this date and time.

If any members pictures are not on the website, we will be taking them on Saturday January 15th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. New members are encouraged to be there so we can your pictures on the wbesite. If you are already a member and your picture is not on the site, please try to be there.

Argyle Fire Board had their monthly meeting after normal business. The board had to vote on seats for the board. All members at the time could vote on board members and the fire chief. All board members were voted back in. Joe Simpson was voted in to fill an empty slot. Brandon Carroll is the board chairman. Thomas Brooks is Vice Chairman, Larry Standland is the Sec/Treas and Jonathon Day was voted back in as chief.

Walton County donated a fax and copier to the fire department on December 09, 2010. We would like to thank Tammy Bradley for this donation.

There are new members that were voted in on Dec 13, 2010. These new members are Chase Crow, Jennifer Simpson, Jessica Norris, Kody Brown and Kelby Wilcox. Although Kody Brown was voted in we also would like to wish him luck. Kody went to basic training for the Air Force recently.

There will be a cookout on Dec 23, 2010 at Station 91. Everyone attending please bring a covered dish. The main meal will be hamburgers and hot dogs. If you have any ideas of what to bring call Chief Day.

Argyle would like to thank Jannette Howlley as a sponser through Purdue Farms. Purdue Farms ahs donated a case of chicken roasters to needy families in the area. Purdue has given us these roasters to be given out. If you know of anyone or area a needy family please give Argyle a call at 892-4702. Please leave a message.

Various training pictures taken at Walton County Fire Station

Santa Claus will be coming to Defuniak Springs. This will be announced as soon as the information is received.

Some firefighters recently completed first responder class. These members are Chief Jonathon Day, Ira Roberts, Michael Lancaster, Cody Brown and Joe Simpson. We would also like to thank Ted and Jessica Brown from Freeport Fire. Also two Liberty units went through the class as well as two Freeport units. Fire one with Capt. Kenny Reynolds is going good. P.T. is done before each Fire one class.

Argyle would like to welcome our newest member, Cody Brown and Chase Crow. Pictures will follow.

Argyle would like to wish the folowing members a Happy Birthday to Mike Lancaster and Jeremiah Cates

For all members at the last Walton Fire Council meeting the protocals will change in dispatch , please get in touch with Cheif Day if you have any questions.

The fire department dinner will be held on October 23, 2010 at the Best Western in DeFuniak Springs.

First Respnder classes started October 18th. They will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. It is a forty hour class. Fire one class at station 91 will start soon. Forestry classes are still on hold. DoF fire level is at 600 very dry, By the looks of it, it is going to be a very bad season as far as being dry. Every one needs to call foresty to get a burn permit before burning. Twenty five feet from woods , 50' from public highways , 25' from your house , 150' from other houses, for an 8' diameter pile or non combustible container burn permit is required. The number to call is 850-847-7083

Here are the pictures that have been taken of the fire tower that has been placed on the grounds of Station 1, in Argyle

Liberty Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Fire One Class at their fire station every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Starting on July 6th, 2010.

There will be a CPR class on Saturday July 24th at 8:00 a.m. All those that do not have CPR need to attend. There will also be a CERT class starting next month. The date will be announced when it is official.

Pictures of training night on June 15, 2010

Argyle would like to welcome Silas Fisher Cosson to our community, He was born on May 28, 2010 at 2:15 p.m. He weighed 5lb. 2 ounces and 19 inches long. We congratulate his parents Austin and Tiffany Cosson. Austin and Tiffany are both members of Argyle Volunteer Fire Department.

Earlier this month the Farmers Co-Op donated some equipment to the fire department. The Co-Op closed down last year. the building was setting empty for months until Argyle was given permission to enter the building and get what they were allowed to take. Included in this were about 20 metal shelves that will be dispersed between all three stations, peg board for these shelves, 2 fire extinquishers, which will be put on the fire trucks , 1 step ladder that will be used at Station 91 and other miscellaneous items. Although Argyle is holding some of the equipment for them until Farmers say whether or not Argyle can have them or be given back to auction of at a later date.

Freeport Cert is sponsoring the Hurricane Seminar that is coming up on Thursday, May 27th at 7 pm and it is at the Freeport Community Center. Ofelia was not able to get a meteorologist to attend because of the timing she thinks she will be about an hour and a half of your time and help you get better pepared for this more active year.

Cheif Day would like members to know that they will be starting their Tanker Shuttle classes on Tuesday June 1st, 2010

Cheif Jonathon Day and Assistant Cheif Sparky Banks attended an instructors course on EVOC at Pace Fire Deparment in Pace Florida. They took the instructor course in order to be able to give the EVOC course on their own. The class was given bu VFIS instructor Jamie Green and Chief Donnie Watkins of the Pace Fire Department. We would like to tank instructor Greene, and Chief Watkins along with Coggins Insurance Company, John Coggins helped bring the class to Pace and provided lunch on Saturday. VFIS and John Coggins provided a Powerpoint VD and DVD's for the fire department. Other fire departments that were in attendence were South Walton, Dorcas Pace and some military Fire departments. Those that attended will be receiving their certificates in a few weeks.

Argyle would like to thank the Friends of the Family Visitation Center for their donation of a television and 2 VCR/DVD players. The Assistant director of the Family Visitation Center is Anne Ryan. Once again thanks go to the visitation center for their donation.

Argyle has training night every Tuesday throughout the year. This is just an example of what the firefighters go through to learn their trade. Whether it is cleaning the station or training with a real fire.

Argyle has received word that they were rewarded a new grant for equipment to replace old hose ppv fans and nozzles. More information coming soon.

Here are some updated pictures of Tanker 907.

Argyle received new gear. On Tuesday they tried on their new gear to fitting to make sure each and everyone had the appropriate fit.

Pictures of the trip to South Dakota when Chief Day flew out to check on the truck that Argyle had purchased.

On February 27, 2010, all fire destrict personnel are requested to be present at Station#1 for group pictures and for individual pictures so they can be put onto the website. The pictures will be taken at 1:00p.m. Please wear your blue pants and Argyle shirt for these pictures. If more information is needed call the station.

At present Argyle is working on getting a fire tower placed on their property. Click here to see pictures of the tower. Although the tower is not constructed yet it is in the process.