Tampa Firefighters Local 754

09/01/2026

🇺🇸 WE CLIMB TO REMEMBER.

September 11, 2026.

Tampa Fire Rescue’s Peer Fitness Team will honor the firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001 with a Patriot Day Memorial Stair Climb at the BOA Building.

25 years later, we remember the courage, the sacrifice and the 343 FDNY firefighters who never returned home.

📍 BOA Building
📅 September 11, 2026
⏰ 0730–0900 hrs

For more information, contact FF Bernard Aris, E6B.

We climb because they climbed. Never forget. 🇺🇸

#343

08/21/2026

Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Local 2928, IAFF

08/21/2026

🔥 Tampa Firefighters Proudly Endorse Congresswoman U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor 🔥

Yesterday, Tampa Firefighters Local 754 proudly announced our endorsement of Congresswoman Kathy Castor for re-election to Florida’s 14th Congressional District.

Congresswoman Castor has proven time and again that she supports Tampa’s firefighters and public safety. Her support has delivered real results right here at home, including securing federal funding that helped make the 2022 renovation of Tampa Fire Station 25 possible.

Tonight, our Legislative Vice President Walter Hill had the opportunity to personally present Congresswoman Castor with our endorsement letter during her birthday campaign celebration.

We appreciate her continued accessibility, her commitment to Tampa, and her record of standing with the firefighters who protect this community every day.

Happy Birthday, Congresswoman Castor, and thank you for continuing to stand with Tampa’s firefighters! 🚒🔥

08/20/2026

Tonight is a perfect example of why we continue talking about fire coverage and response times.

Pasco County requested Tampa Fire Rescue for assistance with a working third-alarm fire and specifically requested a truck company. Tampa’s Truck 21 responded to assist.

This is what we mean when we talk about having enough resources available when multiple emergencies happen at the same time.

Earlier this year, Truck 23 was relocated out of New Tampa. New Tampa already had some of the longest travel times in the City according to TFR’s own GIS data, and now there is no aerial truck company assigned there. There is also no dedicated heavy rescue company in New Tampa.

We absolutely should help our neighboring departments when they need us. That’s what mutual aid is for.

But what happens when those resources are committed and the next structure fire, serious vehicle accident or other major emergency happens in New Tampa or North Tampa?

Where is the next truck or specialized rescue resource coming from, and how long will it take to get there?

This is why we have said from the beginning that call volume alone doesn’t tell the whole story.

Sometimes the most important fire truck is the one that’s available when you need it.

Fire Chief Barbara Tripp said growing development throughout downtown Tampa, Ybor and the GasWorx district is driving increased emergency calls in the urban core.

08/19/2026

ENDORSED. SUPPORTED. ELECTED. 🇺🇸🚒⚖️

Congratulations to Nina McGucken Alvarez for Circuit Court Judge on her victory for Circuit Court Judge, Group 13!

Tampa Firefighters Local 754 was proud to stand behind Nina because of her experience, integrity, and commitment to serving our community fairly.

Tonight, the voters agreed.

Thank you to our members, families, and everyone who got out and voted. Elections matter, and having good people serving our community matters.

Congratulations, Judge-elect Nina McGucken Alvarez!

🔥 Tampa Firefighters IAFF Local 754
Supporting firefighters, public safety, and the people of Tampa.

08/19/2026

🚒 A BIG WIN FOR TAMPA FIREFIGHTERS!

Congratulations to Fentrice Driskell on her victory tonight and election to the Florida Senate, District 16!

This was not simply a primary victory. Because this was a Universal Primary Contest, this race was decided tonight. Fentrice Driskell is our next State Senator for District 16.

Tampa Firefighters IAFF Local 754 was proud to endorse Fentrice because she has demonstrated her commitment to firefighters, public safety, working families, and the people we serve.

A State Senate seat matters. Having someone in Tallahassee who knows our issues, listens to firefighters, and understands the importance of investing in public safety matters.

Tonight, our members helped make their voices heard, and our endorsed candidate won.

Congratulations, Senator-elect Fentrice Driskell! We look forward to continuing to work together on behalf of Tampa’s firefighters and the communities we proudly serve.

Your Vote Matters. Your Voice Matters. Your Union Matters.

08/19/2026

When firefighters canvass, firefighters win! 🚒💪

Congratulations to our Brothers and Sisters of Temple Terrace Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2160 and every member who put in the work to get this across the finish line.

This is what happens when firefighters get out into the community, knock on doors, hold signs, talk with residents, and advocate for what public safety truly needs.

The voters spoke, and the result is a major win for Temple Terrace: stronger public safety, a much-needed third fire station, and critical infrastructure that will benefit the entire community for generations.

Congratulations, Local 2160. Well earned! 👏🔥

08/18/2026

SUPPORT PEPE & BENNY ❤️

Another incredible show of support for Captain Benny Bengter and his family.

Tampa Native, with the support of the HCFR Foundation, has created this special “Pepe 3:35” shirt featuring Chief Pep Prado ahead of his September 26 wrestling match.

While the wrestling event benefits Trinity School for Children and the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation, ALL proceeds from the sale of these special T-shirts go directly to the Bengter family.

$40 per shirt | Available through August 29

To order, call/text 813-993-8084 or message on Instagram.

Thank you to Tampa Native, Chief Prado, the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation and everyone behind this effort. The support surrounding Benny and his family continues to show what our fire service and Tampa community are all about.

08/18/2026

Last Call

⏰ Polls are still open, but time is running out.

If you haven’t voted yet, head to your polling place before the polls close.

Thank you for supporting the Tampa Firefighters and the future of our community.

Your Vote. Our Future. Stronger Together.

08/18/2026

Midday Reminder

There’s still plenty of time to vote.

If you haven’t made it to the polls yet, make a plan to stop by today.

Every vote counts.