Dixie County Sheriff's Officer, Captain Chad Reed passed away Jan 14, 2010 due to a fatal gunshot
he received while in the line of duty. Those of you in the Emergency Services Community,
knew Chad as the Dixie County Emergency Services Director, overseeing EMS , Fire, 911,
and Emergency Management.
All those who knew him would agree that Chad was an Intelligent,
Dedicated, Motivated and Courageous individual. Chad selflessly gave his life protecting
the community he loved. Please take time to honor Captain Reed, and remember his family and
those that serve with him in prayer.
Captain Chad Reed
Dixie County Emergency Services would like to sincerely thank the Florida Emergency Preparedness
Association (FEPA) which has generously pledged to support Chad's family during this extremely difficult time.
During the recent 2010 annual meeting, FEPA members held a fundraiser to raise contributions for the
Chad A Reed Sr. Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund has been established for Chad's two sons.
To make a donation to this scholarship fund:
Make checks out to:
Chad A Reed Sr. Scholarship
c/o Dixie Education Foundation Incorporated
P.O. Box 2655
Cross City, Fl. 32621
DIXIE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
17600 SE Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628
(352)498-1240
FAX (352)498-1244
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Services Director
Tim Alexander
Tim Alexander was appointed in 2007 as
the Director of Dixie County Emergency
Services, overseeing the county's Emergency
Management, Emergency Medical Services,
911/addressing and Fire Rescue.
