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St. Johns County firefighters say 56-hour workweeks are putting them under increasing strain. | News4Jax
July 9, 2025

St. Johns County firefighters push for work-life balance

Firefighters are seeking changes during contract negotiations, with a second meeting scheduled Wednesday.…

By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax and Jesse Hanson - News4Jax

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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a push for pay raises for state law enforcement and firefighters during a Friday speech in Ponte Vedra Beach. | Governor's Office
February 14, 2025

DeSantis seeks pay raises for state police and firefighters

Speaking in Ponte Vedra Beach, Gov. Ron Desantis said he will push for 20% to 25% pay raises.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Melanie O'Shea, widow of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Engineer Heath O'Shea, accepts a photo of him on Firefighter Memorial Day ceremonies at Station 1 on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
December 4, 2024

Fallen firefighters honored, as one name is added to memorial

Fire Engineer Heath O’Shea was among 26 firefighters remembered during Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jacksonville firefighters have reached a tentative contract agreeement.
June 7, 2024

Jacksonville firefighters reach contract agreement

The contract includes a 12% salary increase in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Retirement benefits for new enrollees would move to…

By Dan Scanlan

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Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers speaks before Gov. Ron DeSantis presented $1,000 bonus checks to local police and firefighters at a Craig Municipal Airport event. | Governor's Office
September 18, 2023

DeSantis celebrates first responder bonuses with Jacksonville firefighters and police

Florida’s governor joined police and fire fighters in Jacksonville to talk about the state’s first responder bonuses.…

By Dan Scanlan

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