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Council issues proclamations and honors Firecats, firefighter of the year
Summary
At the Jan. 5 meeting Mayor Anderson proclaimed Safe Haven Awareness Week and the council recognized the Fort Myers Junior Firecats and named Captain Raymond Rodriguez distinguished firefighter of the year.
The Fort Myers City Council opened its Jan. 5 meeting with proclamations and recognitions. Mayor Kevin B. Anderson proclaimed the first week of January 2026 as Safe Haven Awareness Week and urged residents to learn about Florida’s safe-haven options for anonymous infant surrender, citing state statistics on infant abandonment since 2016.
The council also celebrated the Fort Myers Junior Firecats’ national championships; volunteers and coaches including Amber Patrick Ware and other leaders presented a short video and remarks. Chief McMillan presented Captain Raymond Rodriguez with the 2025 Distinguished Firefighter of the Year award after reading peer nominations and accomplishments.
