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Friday, March 29, 2024

Marion County Fire Rescue honoring veterans

Marion County Fire Rescue firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs are wearing green shirts this week to show their support of all veterans in Marion County.

In a Facebook post, MCFR stated, “Each year, we recognize our first responders who are Veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces.” All veterans within the department were given a special “MCFR Veteran” t-shirt to wear this week.

At MCFR’s Citra Station #2, the A-Shift workers are all veterans, including Lt Lance Long (United States Marine Corps), DE Chris Chemerys (United States Army), and FF/EMT Niel DeLano (United States Air Force).

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The veterans working the A-Shift at MCFR Citra Station #2 (Photo courtesy of Marion County Fire Rescue)
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The veterans at Citra Station #2 showing the back of their “MCFR Veteran” t-shirts (Photo courtesy of Marion County Fire Rescue)

“It is with a deep sense of pride that our department shows respect to all Veterans,” said Fire Chief James Banta. “Especially the Veterans that continue to their service with MCFR.”