TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Tallahassee Police and Fire departments faced off Saturday in their second annual Battle of the Badges, a friendly flag football game at Gene Cox Stadium.<\/p>\n
Fire Chief Gene Sanders said the event highlights the teamwork both departments share on and off the field.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey work together collaboratively, as we\u2019re serving the community, but we get a chance to come out and compete against each other on the field,\u201d Sanders said.<\/p>\n
More Tallahassee news: <\/p>\n
Police Chief Lawrence Revell echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the importance of community connection.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re here every day to serve the community, and so we do that very well together,\u201d Revell said. \u201cIt\u2019s the opportunity to come out here and do that and have little competition, but bring the community in and let them see that fun and enjoy that, get some food, and just have a great time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The community event featured local vendors, food trucks, music, and activities, along with a halftime performance by the Omega Lamplighters.<\/p>\n
The departments plan to continue the annual matchup as a way to strengthen camaraderie and engage with the residents in the community they serve.<\/p>\n
To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n