Florida Professional Firefighters

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, the Florida Professional Firefighters stand in gratitude beside the families, friends, and communities who carry their memory forward. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Today, Governor DeSantis signed SB 984 (DiCeglie) relating to Firefighter Cancer Benefits into law. 🎉

This legislation ensures that firefighters battling terminal occupational cancer can spend their final days at home with their families without jeopardizing their family’s death benefit.

Beginning July 1, 2026, firefighters and their families will retain access to the cancer death benefit for one year after terminating employment.

Thank you to Senator Nick DiCeglie and Demi Busatta- State Representative for their leadership, and for all the members of the Legislature who supported this important clarification for Florida’s firefighters and their families. Thank you to Governor Ron DeSantis for signing this good bill into law.

This is an important step forward for firefighter families across Florida we were proud to champion. 🇺🇸🚒

05/14/2026

Here is the view of the Florida Professional Firefighters Headquarters as seen from the Florida Capitol: Thank you Ed Hooper

05/12/2026

A meaningful cost-of-living adjustment helps ensure retired officers can maintain the
quality of life they earned through decades of sacrifice,” said Police Chief Charlie Vazquez.

Read more about restoring retirement security for Florida's law enforcement and first responders 👇

‘These are not extravagant requests,’ writes a local police chief.

05/11/2026

We appreciate Chief Kennedy sharing the fire service perspective on why restoring a meaningful retirement COLA matters for recruitment, retention, and taking care of those who dedicated their careers to protecting others.

Read more here👇

For many firefighters, their tireless service has caused damage to their health, and they are no longer able to serve to the fullest capacity.

05/11/2026

Thank you Congressman Jimmy Patronis for continuing to champion Florida’s firefighters, EMS professionals, and first responders and recognizing the importance of restoring a meaningful COLA for those who have dedicated their lives to public service. 🚒🚑

As budget talks continue, Florida’s first responders must remain a top priority. Supporting the men and women who serve our communities is always worth it.

Read my op ed in the by clicking the link below👇

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05/11/2026

Sheriff T.K. Waters said it best: "The results we have achieved in Jacksonville are a testament to what a capable, committed workforce can accomplish. Supporting that workforce means offering the people who serve in it a retirement they can count on."

We're grateful for Sheriff Waters' leadership and his call on the Florida Legislature to restore a retirement cost-of-living adjustment for first responders and law enforcement.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters urges Florida lawmakers to restore cost-of-living adjustments for law enforcement and first responders' pensions.

04/27/2026

We’re thinking about our firefighters and all those affected by the wildfires here in Florida. Moments like this are a powerful reminder of the risks our members take and why supporting them, during and after their careers, matters.

Advocates are pushing lawmakers to revisit benefits offered in the Florida Retirement System.

02/04/2026

Help our brother Tim McElrath with Brevard County L-2969

We’re asking for support for one of our own, firefighter Tim McElrath.Tim has been out of work since before Thanksgiving due to a serious and life-threatening illness. He has suffered from severe necrotizing pancreatitis, along with pneumonia and a collapsed lung. He has undergone multiple surgeri...

01/30/2026

👨‍🚒 One of our own! Florida Professional Firefighters Day at the Florida Capitol was made even more special thanks to our brother, firefighter and Senate Appropriations Chairman, Senator Ed Hooper, for hosting us in the Senate Chambers. We’re grateful to have such a strong champion we can always count on. Thank you, Brother! 🚒🚑🪓