Safety and Health

The Safety and Health Section of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association

This committee oversees and evaluates issues impacting fire service safety and health, including federal and state legislation, national standards, and emerging health and safety trends relevant to the Florida fire service. The section creates educational resources and support materials for FFCA members and the Florida Fire Service to enhance firefighter occupational safety and well-being.

Section and Committee Policy –
Description & By-Laws

Chair John Whalen, Fire Chief Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department
Conference Committee
Chris Bator, Division Chief, Health and Wellness Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department	Dustin Hawkins, Lieutenant Indian River County Fire Rescue
Jeff Orrange, Lieutenant Orlando Fire Department	Bert Vergara, Lieutenant Osceola County Fire Department
Vince Cinque, Division Chief  Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue	Jon Robbins, Battalion Chief, Safety, Health & Wellness Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department
Stan Mettinger City of Brooksville Fire Department	JoAnne Rice, Director Division of State Fire Marshal
Susan Schell, Representative Division of State Fire Marshal	Debbie Pringle, Executive Assistant Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department
Tammy Kahler, Senior Office Assistant Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department	Denise Holley, Office Manager Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
Greta Hall, Marketing Communications Manager Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
Liaisons
FFCA Board Liaison Chantal Botting, Deputy Fire Chief Ft. Lauderdale Fire Rescue	FFSCH Liaison to FFCA Chris Bator, Divison Chief, Health and Wellness Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department
Mental Health Resource and Response Guide (July 18, 2023)
This document, prepared by the First Responder Mental Wellness Response Subcommittee of the Florida Joint Council of Fire and Emergency Services, highlights the importance of mental wellness resources for first responders. It outlines the creation of a program to ensure access to these resources throughout Florida.