Florida Professional Firefighters 3rd District

10/16/2026

You can be FOR property tax relief and AGAINST Amendment 3. Florida's firefighters support responsible tax reform but Amendment 3 would make permanent changes to how our communities are funded without a reliable plan to sustain the emergency services Floridians count on every day. We shouldn't have to choose between the two.

Vote NO on Amendment 3.

10/14/2026

10/08/2026

Brothers and Sisters,
Please join us in congratulating our very own Meredith Stanfield for being selected as one of this year's News Service of Florida’s Above & Beyond Honorees.
Meredith is being recognized for her tireless work geared toward improving the lives of firefighters throughout Florida.
Meredith is so deserving of this award and we are so glad to have her as a member of our FPF family.
Congratulations Meredith Stanfield on this awesome accomplishment!!! We are so proud of you!!!

10/07/2026

Firefighters 🤝 campaign signs.

Firefighters know a thing or two about putting out campaign signs across Florida. This time, we’re putting out one of our own.

Our message is simple: Learn how your local fire department is funded. Understand what Amendment 3 could mean for your community. And know where Florida’s firefighters stand.

10/02/2026

Florida’s firefighters support meaningful property tax relief. We also believe Floridians deserve to understand what Amendment 3 could mean for the public safety services they rely on every day.

FPF President Wayne “Bernie” Bernoska explains why we’re asking voters to learn how their local fire department is funded, ask questions, and understand the consequences before Election Day.

Read his op-ed in the Palm Beach Post: https://www.aol.com/articles/floridians-ask-whats-next-amendent-090809000.html

09/30/2026

Last week, I introduced the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026—legislation to compensate firefighters and families who have suffered from injuries or have died from PFAS-related conditions.

This is a major step in the right direction as we work to eliminate PFAS from the ecosystem.

09/28/2026

Fast emergency response doesn't happen by accident. It depends on trained personnel, equipment, and reliable funding. Amendment 3 raises important questions about how Florida communities will pay for fire protection, EMS, and disaster response.

Know how your department is funded. Know what Amendment 3 will mean for your community.

09/26/2026

Florida’s fire departments rely on local funding to put firefighters and paramedics on the street, staff stations, maintain apparatus and equipment, and provide emergency response around the clock.

Amendment 3 would change the property tax system that helps fund fire and EMS across Florida without a clear plan for future funding.

Before Election Day, learn how your local fire department is funded, what services it provides, and what Amendment 3 could mean for your community.