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Monroe County fire chief outlines plan for countywide fire‑rescue marine response but commissioners decline immediate funding commitment
Summary
Fire Rescue briefed the board on a proposed two‑boat marine response program with suppression and ALS capacity; chief estimated significant recurring costs and urged cautious planning; commissioners asked staff to pursue coordination with existing agencies and training before committing local funds.
Monroe County Fire Rescue presented an initial plan on April 16 to implement a county‑level marine emergency response capability that would place fire‑rescue‑staffed vessels at strategic locations along the island chain.
Chief Kaleena (Monroe County Fire Rescue) told commissioners the department had been exploring the idea since high‑profile boating incidents and said the intent was to provide advanced life support and fire suppression capability on the water beyond what other agencies presently offer. "The plan was to eventually 1 day to build on that," she said, recounting meetings with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,…
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