BOCC SWEARS IN MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE CHIEF RL COLINA

​MONROE COUNTY, FL –  Today, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners swore in Monroe County Fire Rescue Chief Rene Luis “RL” Colina, and his wife Stephanie pinned him. Colina has led the organization since his January Board of County Commissioners confirmation.
 
Colina started with Monroe County in February 2020 as a battalion chief and fire marshal and became deputy chief in August 2021. Before coming to Monroe County, he worked for the Apopka (Florida) Fire Department, starting in 1997. Many of his colleagues, who he has worked with over the years from across the state, joined him this morning at the ceremony along with his family. He has a Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Medical Services from the University of Florida and numerous certifications from the Florida State Fire College and the National Fire Academy. 
 
“It is an honor to serve the communities within Monroe County as its fire chief,” said Colina. “I stand proudly with our Monroe County Fire Rescue members in providing exceptional life-saving services.”