Professional Firefighters of Marion County

10/14/2026

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The Lifeline is for you, for colleagues, for loved ones. A simple text or call will connect you with a person ready to listen.... ready to help, without judgement.

We hope this will reach anyone who needs this or knows someone who does.

It could save a life.

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text the Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988 or reach out through chat by visiting 988lifeline.org/chat.

Veterans can call 988 and press 1.

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10/14/2026

We stand with the Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Association, and the Florida Professional Firefighters in opposing the current wording of Amendment 3. Our members would benefit from the tax relief Amendment 3 proposes, but it does not secure public safety as originally intended.
Let's do better by pursuing tax relief while preserving a high quality of life and safety.

10/09/2026

Florida’s fire departments rely on local funding to put firefighters and paramedics on the street, staff stations, maintain apparatus and equipment, and provide emergency response around the clock.

Amendment 3 would change the property tax system that helps fund fire and EMS across Florida without a clear plan for future funding.

Before Election Day, learn how your local fire department is funded, what services it provides, and what Amendment 3 could mean for your community.

10/02/2026

It’s that time of year again! You’ll see our members out on calls and in the community in this years pink shirts. This is a yearly event in support of breast cancer awareness. The crews pay for their own shirts that are sold by the Marion County Firefighters Benevolence Fund.

The profit from the sales goes towards the Michelle-o-Gram Foundation, which provides mammograms locally to women who need them. The program began when Lt Craig Standridge’s (ret.) wife, Michelle, lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009.

The shirts are still for sale! Buy one now and help support a great organization. See the comments for the link!

10/01/2026

On Wednesday the Professional Firefighters of Marion County (PFFMC) welcomed 70 new members yesterday at a new member luncheon.

This history making luncheon is a direct result of the recent contract secured between Marion County Fire Rescue achieved in May. Wages were raised to be competitive in North Central Florida and a set date for a 42hr work week to occur by September 30th, 2029.

The PFFMC was happy to see multiple former members return to take part of the bright future of MCFR.

09/22/2026

Put your order in NOW!
The Marion County Firefighter Benevolence Fund is selling pink shirts for breast cancer screenings. Shirt sales benefit the Michelle-o-Gram Foundation, founded in 2009 after the loss of Michelle Standridge, the wife of Lt. Craig Standridge.
Since then, the foundation has helped pay for mammograms for women in Michelle's name.
Click the link below to order yours and join your local first responders in providing life-saving care for women.

https://www.mcfbf.org/event-registration/p/pink-t-shirts

02/28/2026

We teamed up with Marion County’s “Boss of the Sauce” Jose Juarez for this years King of the Wing!
Come out Tuesday from 5-8 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion and get you some!

01/30/2026

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01/29/2026

We have shared information on the HALO law in the past. This article seems to have people talking so we thought we’d share it and get your thoughts!

What to know about Florida's "HALO" law and what is considered obstruction, should you choose to record an ICE detainment or raid in Florida.