Hardee County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3471

05/29/2026

FPF President Wayne "Bernie" Bernoska gives an update on bills that...

05/29/2026

Marion County firefighters just voted 327:5 in favor of the 24/72, 42 hour workweek. This is in addition to the $20,000 pay raise in contract 1.

As a resident, taxpayer and someone who cares deeply about the health of our first responders, this truly made my day.

These numbers reflect the truth that our firefighters value performance, longevity and time with their families.

The last step is a final vote by the county commisioners on June 2 and I'll be there to witness this monumental event.

I'll be their loudest recruiter once the ink is dry, to help attract the very best candidates to protect our community.

Watch this space!! 🔥

05/28/2026

I am honored to have the support of the Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics IAFF Local 2546, the St. Petersburg Firefighters Association, and the Hardee County Professional Firefighters.

Every day, our firefighters and paramedics answer the call to protect our neighborhoods and families across Florida’s 16th District. I am grateful for their support and proud to stand with them. In Congress, I will always have their backs and fight to make sure they have the resources, respect, and support they need.

05/28/2026

Gruters has paired national conservative support, including an endorsement from President Donald Trump, with local public safety backing.

05/25/2026

📣 Already interested? Learn more at orangecountyva.gov/ems.
We've got big news regarding our Fire & EMS department! We're adopting the highly-desired 24/72 shift schedule! To make it a reality, we're actively hiring experienced personnel to create a NEW fourth shift. MAKE THE SHIFT to County of Orange Fire & EMS.

With our new 24/72 schedule, you'll enjoy:
⏰🏠 More time at home!
🛏️😁 Better rest and recovery!
💰🕰️ Maintained hazardous duty retirement (we're a dual-role agency, Fire Service & EMS)!

Make the shift to help us 'make the shift,' learn more at www.orangecountyva.gov/ems

05/25/2026

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. 🇺🇸🚒

05/25/2026