Governance & Public Accountability
Liberty Fire District is an independent special fire control district serving northern Walton County, Florida. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners.
This section provides access to District leadership, public meetings, budgets, financial reports, and public records.
Board of Fire Commissioners
The Board establishes District policy, adopts budgets, oversees public resources, and plans for future service needs. The Fire Chief directs department operations, emergency response, and training.
Board decisions are made collectively through public meetings.
Meet the Board of Fire Commissioners
Public Meetings & Participation
Residents are encouraged to attend Board meetings and stay informed about District business.
Meeting notices, dates, locations, agendas, and available minutes are posted on our Board Meetings page. Check the notice for each meeting for specific details.
Request an Agenda Item
Requests and supporting documents must be submitted at least five business days before the meeting.
Requesting a formal agenda item is separate from attending a meeting or participating in public comment. Submission does not guarantee placement on a particular meeting’s agenda.
District Budget
The budget establishes the District’s financial plan for emergency services, equipment, facilities, training, and other responsibilities.
View proposed and adopted budgets, adoption resolutions, and available amendments by fiscal year.
Independent Audit Reports
Independent audit reports provide financial statements, the auditor’s opinion, accompanying notes, and applicable findings or other communications.
View Independent Audit Reports
Annual District Reports
Annual District Reports summarize activities, service highlights, volunteer training, projects, and priorities for the reporting period.
Taxes, Fees & Assessments
Learn about annual fire assessments, applicable impact fees, and how to contact the District with questions about a property or charge.
View Taxes, Fees & Assessments
Public Records & Incident Reports
Public records and fire incident reports may be requested by telephone, email, or through our Contact Us page.
James Odom, Board Chairman, serves as the District’s public records custodian.
Our Public Records page explains request methods, delivery options, applicable charges, and confidentiality considerations.
Public Records & Incident Reports
Department Leadership
Meet the personnel responsible for department operations, training, readiness, and supporting District services.
District Charter & Public Purpose
The District’s charter establishes its governmental structure, boundaries, purposes, and authority. The Public Purpose Statement describes the responsibilities the District carries out for the community.
District Charter
Public Purpose Statement
District Transparency
Our Transparency page provides a directory of District information, governing documents, financial resources, and required disclosures.
Understanding Special Districts
Learn what an independent special fire control district is and how its governing structure supports local public services.
Contact the District
For questions about District business, meeting information, or accessing records:
Phone: 850-892-5833
Email: info@LibertyFireDistrictFL.gov
Online: Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Liberty Fire District
3910 Kings Lake Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
For a fire or other emergency, call 911. Do not use email, website forms, or the station phone to request emergency response.
