Government Relations

This committee, composed of FFCA members, works closely with the FFCA board of directors to formulate a plan of action to address legislative issues which affect the Florida fire and emergency services. A pro-active committee, it develops position statements of legislative issues, recommends endorsements of candidates and coordinates lobbying activities during the legislative session.

Please contact us with any comments or questions to [email protected].

Legislative Information
2024 FFCA Key Legislative Contacts
Chair

Darrel Donatto, Fire Chief
Town of Palm Beach

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Vice Chair

Carlos Aviles, Fire Chief
St. Augustine Fire Department

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Member

Ben Rigney, MPA, Fire Chief
West Manatee Fire District

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FFCA President

Harold Theus, Fire Chief
Alachua County Fire Rescue

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Immediate Past President

Doug Riley, Fire Chief
Lakeland Fire Department

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FFCA Executive Director

Ngoc Huynh
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association

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Lobbyists

Johnson & Blanton

  • Eric Prutsman
  • Travis Blanton
  • Jon Johnson