Reedy Creek Fire Department unveils its new name under DeSantis' Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

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Posted: Thursday January 25, 2024 10:53am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Reedy Creek Fire Department has unveiled its new branding today and will now be known as the "District Fire Department."

RCFD rebranding ceremony via @MeganMellado on X

The name change follows the takeover of Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District by the Ron DeSantis-picked Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. (Photo above via Megan Mellado on X.)

The Reedy Creek Fire Department (RCFD) was established in 1968 to provide fire prevention and fire protection to the District. Basic ambulance service began in 1971, followed by advanced life support service in 1976. Reedy Creek Fire Department maintains four fire stations throughout the District and provides fire, rescue, and emergency management services.

New District Fire Department logo via @LandonProducer on X

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peter114357 days ago

No. But it’s the start of the process

MR.Dis7 days ago

Does this mean a new agreement has been reached with Disney? I am trying to read between the lines on just what this is saying.

flyakite7 days ago

castlecake2.020 days ago

Yes

Stripes20 days ago

Has Disney/CFTOD continued to replace the purple direction signage with the new blue color scheme since CFTOD took over?

mkt20 days ago

You're right. The new document will be different. It will be "different" in the way that Chris Gaines was "different" from Garth Brooks or how the drummer from Nirvana is "different" from the singer of the Foo Fighters.

Unbanshee20 days ago

Both are effectively picked by the Governor, just not technically. Look no further than the communications "strategy" with the replacement of Gilzean of the Governor's office getting out ahead of every single step of the process

lazyboy97o21 days ago

The settlement acknowledged the “need” to change the comprehensive plan, which undermines this idea. So too does the lack of an agreement, as the 2032 Comprehensive Plan wasn’t that different than the again in force 2020 Comprehensive Plan.

Brian21 days ago

That's understandable for sure. I just felt inclined to make the distinction due to the ongoing conversation, as the district administrator is selected by the board, while the board is selected by the governor.

mkt21 days ago

The new agreement will be functionally the same as the one Disney was sued over.

pdude8121 days ago

You're right. This has been going on so long I just lumped all the antagonists together.

Brian21 days ago

Not to nitpick, but Gilzean was district administrator, not a board member.

pdude8121 days ago

A bigger risk than keeping Garcia and Gilzean on the board as active disruptors? I don't agree with their decision to stall the federal lawsuit, but I understand why they saw the status quo as a risk to growth over the next few years.