Liberty Fire District provides access to public records in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Records may be inspected or copied unless they are confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law.

How to Request Records

You may request records by telephone, email, or through our website’s Contact Us form. Requests may also be made in person or by mail.

Public Records Custodian
James Odom, Board Chairman
Liberty Fire District
3910 Kings Lake Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Phone: 850-892-5833
Email: info@LibertyFireDistrictFL.gov
Online: Contact Us

You are not required to use a form, submit your request in writing, provide your name, or explain why you want public records. Certain confidential records may require proof of identity or authorization before release.

Describe the Records You Need

Please provide enough detail to help us identify the records. Helpful information may include:

• The document type or subject.
• Relevant dates or a date range.
• The property or incident address.
• An incident, permit, or project number, if known.

Contact information is helpful if you would like us to communicate with you about delivery, clarification, or estimated charges.

Fire Incident Reports

To request a fire incident report, provide the incident address, approximate date, and incident number if available.

Fire incident reports may contain information that must be withheld or redacted under Florida law. Medical and patient care records are subject to additional confidentiality requirements and are not available for unrestricted public disclosure.

Electronic Delivery and Inspection

When practical, records will be provided electronically by email, depending on file size and the format in which the District maintains them. For larger files or other formats, we will discuss available delivery options.

You may also request to inspect available public records. Contact the District to coordinate a reasonable time and location.

Fees and Cost Estimates

Charges, when applicable, will follow Section 119.07(4), Florida Statutes, or another applicable law.

Copy or serviceApplicable charge

Standard paper copies, up to 8½ × 14 inchesUp to $0.15 per one-sided page

Two-sided standard paper copiesUp to $0.20 per sheet

Other copies or reproduction formatsActual cost of duplication, unless otherwise provided by law

Certified copiesUp to $1 per certified copy

Requests requiring extensive staff assistance or information technology resources will incure a reasonable special service charge based on applicable actual costs

Any applicable fees will be disclosed before chargeable processing begins. The District will explain the estimate and any required payment arrangements before incurring those charges.

Electronic delivery does not automatically eliminate charges when a request requires extensive staff assistance or other legally authorized costs.

Response and Processing

The District will acknowledge requests promptly and respond in good faith. The time needed to fulfill a request depends on the records’ volume, location, format, and any necessary review or redaction.

If records are withheld or redacted, the District will identify the applicable legal exemption.

Records Already Available Online

You may be able to find the information you need on our website, including:

• Board meeting information, agendas, and minutes.
• Budget documents.
• District transparency information.

Privacy Notice

Requests and correspondence received by the District may themselves be public records, including email addresses, unless an exemption applies. Avoid including Social Security numbers, medical details, or other sensitive information in a general website submission.

For a fire or other emergency, call 911. Public records requests and website messages are not monitored for emergency response.