MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE WELCOMES 19 NEW FIREFIGHTERS DURING PINNING CEREMONY

MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Fire Rescue, Chief R.L. Colina, and Mayor Michelle Lincoln proudly welcomed 19 new firefighters during a pinning ceremony held today at the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center on Thursday. Family and friends of the newly pinned firefighters also attended.

The ceremony marked an important milestone for the newest members of Monroe County Fire Rescue as they begin their careers dedicated to protecting the residents and visitors of the Florida Keys. Some of the new firefighters start their first shift on Friday.

Please welcome:

FF/EMT Blake Angulo
FF/EMT Inkhnaton Brown
FF/EMT Luis Cordova
FF/EMT Darryl Cozier
FF/EMT Emmanuel Fernandez
FF/EMT Mark Forman
FF/EMT Andrew Gallo
FF/EMT Mylan Henriquez
FF/EMT Nicholas Jimenez
FF/EMT Lucas Lezcano
FF/EMT Cristobal Martinez
FF/EMT Domenic Mata
FF/EMT Michael Rilo
FF/EMT Tyler Rodriguez
FF/EMT Sean Salazar
FF/EMT Giovanni Santiago
FF/EMT Brandon Shuman
FF/EMT George Sigler
FF/PM Timothy Sotomayor

The pinning ceremony recognizes the dedication, training, and commitment required to serve as a member of Monroe County Fire Rescue. These new firefighters and emergency medical professionals will join the department in providing fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue services, and emergency response throughout Monroe County.

“Today represents more than receiving a badge and a pin,” said Colina. “It represents a commitment to serve our community, to be there for people during some of their most difficult moments, and to uphold the high standards expected of Monroe County Fire Rescue.”