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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Anthony Perez, the Fire Chief of Pasco County, Florida.
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Anthony Perez, the Fire Chief of Pasco County, Florida. We explore the challenges and triumphs of transitioning into a new leadership role, the innovative cancer prevention initiatives he has implemented within his department, and the impact of recruitment and retention strategies on the firefighting community. We also discuss Chief Perez's approach to sharing his wealth of experience with others and the critical importance of mental wellness in the fire service. Chief Perez sheds light on the tools and strategies essential for safeguarding the mental and physical health of first responders and fostering a resilient firefighting workforce.
With over 26 years of experience in firefighting, Chief Perez's dedication to serving his community shines through as he leads the Pasco County Fire Rescue team. His commitment to servant leadership and empowering others to grow and excel is evident in his various roles as a mentor, educator, speaker, and community advocate. Chief Perez's strong family values and faith guide his mission to provide unwavering support to his team while enhancing their safety and well-being on the front lines.
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Fire Chief
Anthony Perez is the Fire Chief of Pasco County Florida, and a Pasco County citizen himself. Chief Perez began his firefighting career journey as a firefighter for Pasco County Fire Rescue over 26 years ago. He eventually transferred over to Tampa Fire Rescue, where he served in field operations, as well as Chief of Operations and Chief of Personnel. When the opportunity to return back home to the Pasco County family arose, Chief Perez jumped at the opportunity to serve his home community and officially started July 31, 2023.
In addition to his passion for fire and emergency response operations, he is also driven in servant leadership and motivating and inspiring others to reach their full potential and to continuously grow. He mentors, teaches, speaks at conferences, and regularly engages in community and charitable events alongside his wife and children. He has a strong faith and very family orientated values and his priority is always providing the best resources and support for the men and women on the front lines, while increasing their protection and quality of life to the fullest.
