Reedy Creek Fire Department debuts new name after Tallahassee’s takeover

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Almost a year into Tallahassee’s takeover, the fire trucks that respond to emergencies near Walt Disney World have a new name.

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They’ve been known as the Reedy Creek Fire Department trucks since the resort broke ground.

It will now be called the District Fire Department.

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It’s part of the continued effort to wipe away traces of Disney’s former control over the district.

Even though the company is suing in hopes of undoing all the changes.

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The acting fire chief said the trucks will get the new logo soon.

Officials said the rebranding will take two years to finish and have a minimal cost.

Read: Orange County state lawmakers discuss bill to give Reedy Creek’s control back to Disney

Firefighters also had input on all aspects of the change.

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