Hurricane Fiona has made landfall in Canada and the IAFF Foundation is committed to supporting IAFF Members through disaster relief efforts that will likely occur. Our members are often on the frontlines where they live and serve; that's why the IAFF is on the frontlines for them in their times of need. To help those who help others, please donate at IAFFfoundation.org.
In preparation for a possible hurricane affecting Central Florida next week, the City of Deltona will set up sandbag filling stations this Saturday, September 24th, and Sunday, September 25th from 8am -3pm at 191 Howland Boulevard (also known as Festival Park).
Residents must provide proof of residence and fill their own sandbags.
Residents are asked to bring shovels to help expedite the sandbag filling and it is recommended to bring a helper – one to hold the bags and one to fill the bags.
Please note, there is a limit of 10 bags per household.
Than you to all the amazing firefighters that assisted us residents at the sandbag location this weekend. I was filling mine, loved the workout, while I could hear you all helping people, your great attitude painted a smile on my face. Community at it's best! Thank you for all you do, it nevers goes unnoticed. Stay safe!
🙏🚒 Seminole County Fire Department Firefighter Connor Fernandez was in a serious off-duty motorcycle accident with another vehicle on Friday, September 16 at around 1:30 p.m. The collision happened at West Lake Brantley Road and West State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs. We have a close-knit Fire Department, and our firefighters have been in touch with Connor’s family and at the hospital since this happened. We know he has sustained serious life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition. We are devastated, but hopeful and doing everything we can to support Connor and his family during this difficult and uncertain time.
Connor is 25 years old and has proudly served the citizens of Seminole County since 2020. He serves as a “floater” firefighter (i.e., is at various stations) in our “Battalion 1” area, which covers mostly Altamonte Springs/Apopka area and is our busiest Battalion in the County.
Below is information about upcoming blood drives that fellow Firefighter Justin Esteras is organizing with OneBlood for him this Thursday.
Here is also a link to Connor's GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/f/firefighter-fernandezs-go-fund-me?fbclid=IwAR2P24qK8smGbKWzZwFtPFoonW25-xuEOo-...
For Blood Drive: Appointments recommended. Walk-ins Welcome
All donors receive a $20 eGift Card and t-shirt
Thursday, September 22
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Red Bug Lake Park
3600 Red Bug Lake Rd, Casselberry
donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1283758
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Criminal Justice Center
101 Eslinger Way, Sanford
donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1212909
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.