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).
“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.”