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PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & State Fire
Marshal Jimmy Patronis toured the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Training
Facility. The CFO surveyed live firefighter and paramedic training and received
a brief regarding post-storm relief and rescue efforts following Hurricane
Milton, including Urban Search and Rescue assets. These assets included swift
water boats, high-water vehicles, wave runners, and more.
CFO
& State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said, "Each hurricane
season, Florida's first responders and firefighters step up with courage
and selflessness to protect Florida’s communities. These heroes are often the
first on the scene, putting their lives on the line to conduct rescues, provide
critical aid, and help families rebuild after the storm passes. Today, I was
honored to tour the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
training facility, where these heroes learn the life-saving skills
needed to protect our communities and conduct Urban Search & Rescue
training missions in preparation for storms. The dedication, hard work,
and resilience they demonstrate—especially in the face of disasters—are nothing
short of inspiring.
"As Florida's State Fire Marshal, I'm proud to stand
with these men and women who tirelessly serve our state in its most challenging
moments. Florida remains committed to doing all we can to support our first
responders and firefighters. We will continue to ensure they have the
resources, training, and equipment they need to safely and effectively carry
out their essential duties. Thank you to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Chief
Patrick Kennedy and his entire team for their service to our state."
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Chief Patrick Kennedy said, “As the residents of Palm Beach County recover
from Hurricane Milton, our firefighters remain ready to serve and provide
assistance where necessary. This readiness is demonstrated by the recovery
tools and our mobile assets that allow access to hard-to-reach areas during
disasters. I appreciate the CFO visiting Palm Beach County today and touring
our training facility to see the great resources we have available to serve the
residents in our area. The CFO is a great advocate for Florida’s firefighters,
and we are lucky to have him in our corner.”
About CFO Jimmy Patronis
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).