On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) filed HB101 – Homestead Exemption for First Responders. [Read more…] about Representative Woodson Files Bill to Expand Homestead Exemptions For First Responders
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CFO Patronis: As Health Care Services Become Strained, First Responders Must be Prepared
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today held a call with the Executive Board of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association to discuss mitigation and containment strategies for COVID-19. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: As Health Care Services Become Strained, First Responders Must be Prepared
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Honors Florida’s Military Members & First Responders
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez today held an appreciation event honoring veterans, military members, first responders and Gold Star families at A Call to Action: Honoring Service, Sacrifice and Country. [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Honors Florida’s Military Members & First Responders
Commissioner Adam Putnam Surveys Hurricane Michael Damage, Meets with First Responders
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam surveyed damage from Hurricane Michael and met with Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison, as well as the department’s Florida Forest Service teams, to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts.
CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the day Senate Bill 376, mental health benefits for first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), goes into effect. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: First Responders’ Access to Mental Health Benefits Starts TODAY
CFO Jimmy Patronis: PTSD Training Critical for Our First Responders
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced today the launch of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) training materials on mental health awareness, prevention, mitigation, and treatment for first responder employers such as local police or fire departments. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: PTSD Training Critical for Our First Responders
CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Southeast Florida First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today was joined by the bill sponsors for Senate Bill 376, Senator Lauren Book and Representative Matt Willhite, and members of the fire service and law enforcement communities from across Southeast Florida and Palm Beach County to highlight the signing of SB 376, expanding mental health benefits for first responders. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill last week in Tampa surrounded by hundreds of first responders from across the state.
CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Miami First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
CFO Jimmy Patronis today was joined by members of the fire service and law enforcement communities from across Miami-Dade County at the Firefighters Memorial Building to highlight the signing of Senate Bill 376, expanding mental health benefits for first responders. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill last week in Tampa surrounded by hundreds of first responders from across the state. SB 376 was sponsored by Sen. Lauren Book and Rep. Matt Willhite.
CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Ft. Myers First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
CFO Jimmy Patronis today was joined by Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto, Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Representative Heather Fitzenhagen, Representative Dane Eagle, Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, Ft. Myers Fire Department Chief John Caufield and members of Ft. Myers’ fire service and law enforcement communities to highlight the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 376, expanding mental health benefits for first responders. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill last week in Tampa surrounded by hundreds of first responders from across the state. SB 376 was sponsored by Sen. Lauren Book and Rep. Matt Willhite.
CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with Jacksonville First Responders to Highlight Signing of Bill to Expand PTSD Benefits
CFO Jimmy Patronis was joined today by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Sen. Audrey Gibson, Rep. Cord Byrd, Rep. Tracie Davis, Rep. Jason Fischer, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Chief Kurt Wilson and members of the fire service and law enforcement communities to highlight the signing of Senate Bill 376, expanding mental health benefits for first responders. Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill this week in Tampa surrounded by hundreds of first responders from across the state. SB 376 was sponsored by Sen. Lauren Book and Rep. Matt Willhite.
