Florida CFO Jeff Atwater Invites Public to Attend Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and Prayer Breakfast
10/2/2014
Contact: Chris Cate
(850) 413-2842
MEDIA ADVISORY
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jeff Atwater will join the Florida Joint Council of Fire and Emergency Service Organizations to host the annual Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala. Six firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty will be remembered.
WHAT: Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and Prayer Breakfast
WHEN: Friday, October 3, 2014
Prayer Breakfast - 8:30 am
Memorial Service - 9:45am
WHERE: Florida State Fire College
11655 NW Gainesville Road
Ocala, Fla. 34482
The six Florida firefighters who will be honored during the memorial ceremony include:
Homer “J.R.” Harrell – Orange County Fire Department
Kenneth Krulish – St. Johns County Fire Rescue
Jeffrey B. Newland – North Port Fire Rescue
Stephan C. Rich – Sarasota County Fire Department
Iran D. Rivers – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
Roger D. Tome – Kennedy Space Center Fire Rescue
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Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, a statewide elected official, oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Atwater’s priorities include fighting financial fraud, abuse and waste in government, reducing government spending and regulatory burdens that chase away businesses, and providing transparency and accountability in spending.