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2020 FLORIDA FIRE SERVICE
Dear Friends,
Florida is home to some of the best
AWARD RECIPIENTS
first responders and law enforcement
Fire Chief of the Year
in the nation. As Governor, I am proud
Ryan Lamb, City of Cape Coral Fire Dept.
of the brave men and women who put
everything on the line to ensure our
Career Firefighter of the Year
residents, visitors, homes, schools, and
Jacob Gercak, Winter Park Fire Rescue
businesses remain safe. Thank you for
Professional Firefighter of the Year
your courage and selfless service to
Matt Willhite, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
your local communities.
Firefighters are often the first on scene and the last to leave during an
Forestry Firefighter of the Year
emergency. Over time, these heroic efforts can
take
a
toll
on
people.
First
Dear Florida Firefighter:
David Kent, Florida Forest Service
Lady Casey DeSantis is helping all Floridians address mental health issues
Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
to reach their full potential and lead healthier lives. Through her Hope for
behalf
a Eck,
grateful
state,
Union County
Fire Dept.I want to
Healing Florida initiative, Casey is focused on ensuring the On
emotional
health ofJack
and safety of our first responders, who put their lives on the line for us
Fire Marshal of the Year
every day.
Jennifer Pierce, City of Clermont Fire Dept.
Here in Florida, we look out for our firstDuring
responders. In recent
2019, I was years, hurricanes have devastated
proud to sign CS/CS/SB 426: Firefighters, granting certain benefits to
Fire Inspector of the Year
firefighters'
hard
work
to protect
firefighters receiving a cancer diagnosis. I was honored to sign this bill to
Lora Gugliemini, City of Cape Coral Fire Dept.
help ensure our firefighters who are battling from
cancer have
the tools and
every
corner of
Fire Service Instructor of the Year
benefits they need.
in the wake of Hurricane
David Gates, Michael.
Miami-Dade Fire They
Rescue save
As a veteran and father, I understand that public safety is paramount.
Casey and I are grateful for our first responders
who are on theour
front impacted
allowing
communities
Fire Investigator
of the Year
lines protecting our families communities. Brave men and women like
John McGrath, Lakeland Fire Dept.
you serve an indispensable function, and our state will always honor
Fire & Life Safety Public Educator
your many sacrifices.
of the Year
Claudia Faiola, East Lake Fire Rescue
Best wishes for your continued safety and success.
Sincerely,

Ron DeSantis, Governor

help they rightfullyTraining
deserve.
Center of the Year
injury due to first responders
Eastern Florida State experiencing
College
accide
Fire-Based EMS Team of the Year
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
State ALS Team
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