Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters

08/04/2025

06/05/2025

Your Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters were present this morning at the 81st Annual Florida Professional Firefighters Convention to witness Governor DeSantis sign HB 929 into law. HB929 reflects Floridas commitment to enhancing the safety, health and well-being of its firefighters.

This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 929 into law, marking a significant advancement in firefighter health and safety across Florida. The legislation, which garnered unanimous support from both chambers of the Florida Legislature, is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. 

Key Provisions of HB 929

HB 929 mandates the Division of State Fire Marshal within the Department of Financial Services to implement rules aimed at reducing firefighter fatalities and occupational illnesses. Notably, the bill expands the scope of the Florida Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act to include su***de and occupational diseases as health and safety risks that must be monitored and addressed.  

The legislation requires the Division to: 
• Adopt rules related to education on chemical hazards or toxic substances. 
• Establish mental health best practices for firefighter employers. 
• Ensure that firefighting gear issued does not contain hazardous or toxic substances once such gear becomes commercially available. 
• Notify firefighters if their gear contains hazardous or toxic substances. 
• Encourage firefighter employers to limit normally scheduled shifts to no more than 42 hours per week. 

These measures aim to address the rising number of su***des among firefighters, a concern highlighted by the fact that the su***de rate for firefighters is 18 per 100,000, compared to 13 per 100,000 for the general public. 

Legislative Journey

Introduced by Rep. Erika Booth (R-Osceola), HB 929 passed the House on April 23, 2025, and the Senate on April 30, 2025. The bill was then signed by the Governor on June 5, 2025 at the 81st Annual Florida Professional Firefighters Convention.

The enactment of HB 929 reflects Florida’s commitment to enhancing the safety, health, and well-being of its firefighters, acknowledging the unique challenges and risks associated with the profession.

10/12/2024

4 members of your Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters have been deployed with Engine Strike Team 1102 to South Florida to aid in the recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton. Stay Safe brothers.

08/25/2024

07/22/2024

We're thrilled to announce that South Walton Professional Fire Fighters Association Local-3516, Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters, and Destin Professional Firefighters are showing their support for the 2nd Alarm Project!👏 Their generous donations will provide essential mental health resources and support for our first responder community. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions.

06/22/2024

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of one of our firefighters from an off-duty incident earlier this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends and fellow firefighters during this difficult time.

01/18/2024

The President and Vice President of your Holley-Navarre Professional Firefighters spent the last 2 days in Tallahassee at the state capital. While there they worked side by side with firefighters from across the state to partner with elected state legislators on issues firefighters are facing.