Hillsborough Fire Hockey Club

08/21/2026

Also, congratulations to Matt Cooley.

Ladies, he plays hockey AND drives a fire engine. 🚒 🏒

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Congratulations to HCFR Hockey’s Alex Moran as he laterally transfers from Lieutenant to Driver Engineer.

08/20/2026

🚨 ATTN: HCFR Field Personnel 🚨

Helmet stickers have been completed and will be available at Saturday’s game. Should you not be in attendance, we will distribute to Battalion Chiefs for distribution at the station level.

Thank you for your support.

08/19/2026

Too many.

The Pasco County Professional Firefighters Local 4420 extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters at the Pasco Sheriff’s Office following the tragic loss of one of their deputies, who took their own life this morning.

Our thoughts are with the deputy’s family, friends, coworkers, and everyone at PSO as they process this heartbreaking loss.

This tragedy is another painful reminder that the weight carried by first responders is not always visible. The calls, the experiences, the stress, and the things we see throughout our careers can take a tremendous toll.

Mental health matters. Asking for help is not a weakness. Check on your brothers and sisters, even the ones who always seem okay. If you notice someone struggling, reach out, listen, and help them find the support they need.

Sometimes a simple conversation can make a difference.

We stand beside our partners at the Pasco Sheriff’s Office during this incredibly difficult time. 💙

08/19/2026

A very sad last few days.

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we share the tragic loss of one of our own, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain Hector Cruz.

Chaplain Cruz was involved in a vehicle crash in Eagle Lake while traveling between stations and visiting with PCFR crews. The crash occurred shortly after he had left the Eagle Lake station. Hector was a dedicated member of our fire service family and someone who was always there to provide support, guidance, and comfort to our members.

Please keep Chaplain Cruz’s family, friends, and our entire Polk County Fire Rescue family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We also ask that you say a special prayer for the crews who were faced with the heartbreaking task of responding to and caring for one of our own.

This is a devastating loss for our department and our union family. LODD funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced as soon as they become available.

Rest in peace, Chaplain Cruz. You will be deeply missed, and we will never forget your service to our members and our community. 🖤❤️

08/19/2026

So… what should you expect at the Firefighter Faceoff? 👀🏒

Swipe through. We’ve got you covered.

THIS SATURDAY. August 22.
📍 AdventHealth Center Ice
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM

Come for the hockey. Stay for what it’s all about. 🚒❤️

08/19/2026

Today we lay Lt. James Sargent to rest. Days like today remind us what this brotherhood really is - showing up for each other in the hardest moments. Hold your people close. Check on your crew.

Rest easy, Sarge.

08/19/2026

👏 FIREFIGHTER FACEOFF SPONSOR 👏

Huge thank you to the Center Mass/Alpha Prime Police Softball Team for their $500 donation in support of the Firefighter Faceoff. We appreciate our law enforcement brothers and sisters backing the cause and helping us make this event happen.