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🔥 Welcome to the team, Eric Center! 🔥
Join us in welcoming our newest Fire Inspector, Eric Center! Eric started in our Prevention Division this week and brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Army veteran—served 4 years as a Sergeant
23 years in the fire service
Born in Los Angeles, raised in Bradenton
Favorite place: His parents’ home in Weeki Wachee
Dog dad to Maverick, a hound mix
Passionate about fire prevention. He followed in his father’s footsteps who was in the fire service for 30 years.
If you see Eric out and about, be sure to say hello!
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🚨🐾 BREAKING NEWS: Meet Our New Fire Station Pet! 🐾🚨
In an exciting and unexpected change, our beloved Dalmatians have officially retired from their duties in the fire service! 🐶 But don’t worry, we’ve got some slow-burning excitement coming your way... 🔥
Introducing... Sloths! 🦥🌿 Yes, you read that right! From now on, we’ll be working alongside our new fire station pets, these charmingly slow-moving creatures.
Why sloths, you ask?
Calm under pressure: These guys take their time, but they always get the job done.
Great for naps: When it’s downtime, our sloths are the perfect companions.
Tree-climbing experts: Because even firefighters need help reaching those high places! 🚒🌳
We can’t wait for you to meet our new furry (or should we say, slothy) friends during your next visit! 🦥💚 #AprilFools ... See MoreSee Less
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Isn't that great... Love it!!!
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🏒🔥 The SWFL Firefighters have done it! They won in the charity hockey showdown against the Panthers Warriors!
Huge shoutout to IMFD's Scott Dingle, Zach Keegan, Brittni Kelbe, and Alex Scripcariu for bringing their A-game to the ice! 🧊 ... See MoreSee Less
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Yayyyyyyy 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congrats!!