Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia is getting a boost from a first responder union.
The Florida Professional Firefighters are backing the Spring Hill Republican just days after Rep. Kevin Steele announced a Primary challenge to the incumbent.
“Florida’s firefighters have found a remarkable advocate in the CFO’s office,” said FPF President Wayne “Bernie” Bernoska.
“Blaise Ingoglia has demonstrated time and again his commitment to the issues that matter most to the men and women serving our communities. From training, equipment, and safety protocols to safeguarding firefighter retirement and cancer benefits, firefighters know Blaise has our back. The Florida Professional Firefighters proudly endorse his candidacy for state CFO!”
The FPF was formed in 1944 and has statewide reach. More than 30,000 firefighters and emergency medical services personnel are members, and their endorsement suggests public safety has a comfort level with Ingoglia.
The Spring Hill Republican served in the House and Senate before Gov. Ron DeSantis picked him to fill a vacancy left by Jimmy Patronis when Patronis was elected to Congress this Spring.
“Florida’s firefighters put their lives on the line daily to protect our homes, neighborhoods, and families. I am grateful for the unwavering dedication of these men and women to their profession, and as their Chief Fire Marshal, I will always ensure they have the resources, protections and support they deserve,” Ingoglia said.
“I am honored to have earned their trust, and will always stand with them — Florida’s bravest heroes.”
