Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia Awards Over $1.5 Million to Florida Fire Departments
1/22/2026
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HIALEAH, Fla.- Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia awarded over $1.5 million to Florida fire departments. These funds will assist fire departments in purchasing new equipment to protect from cancer causing contaminants and improving emergency response capabilities.
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said, “Firefighters are continually putting their own lives on the line to respond to emergencies and protect our citizens. The toll that this line of work can take on a person is monumental, and I am deeply thankful for the men and women that serve our communities. This funding is a necessary investment in the health, safety, and well-being of our firefighters. As State Fire Marshal, it is an honor to work with Florida’s firefighters and ensure that we are dedicating every resource available to support them.”
Hialeah Fire Chief Humfredo Perez said, "On behalf of the Hialeah Fire Department, I want to thank CFO Ingoglia for strengthening our ability to protect our residents and our firefighters. This funding will provide us with important tools to help save the lives of our firefighters serving our community.”
Florida Professional Firefighters District Vice President David Perez said, “Firefighters face not only daily risks but also long-term dangers in their profession. Through the money awarded today, fire departments can take proactive measures to limit exposure to harmful chemicals. Thank you, CFO Ingoglia, for your service and dedication to Florida’s first responders.”
Miami-Dade Fire Union President Billy McAllister said, "Firefighters are the backbone of public safety. When our citizens call for help, we respond immediately. I want to thank CFO Ingoglia for recognizing the needs of first responders and providing us with the tools to respond to emergencies.”
Florida Fire Chiefs Association Regional Director Chantal Botting said, “On behalf of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, I want to sincerely thank CFO Ingoglia for your continued support of Florida’s fire service. We are also especially grateful for the State Fire Marshal Decontamination Grant.”
Through the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant Program, the Department of Financial Services allocates funding to support firefighter health and safety. This includes education, supplies, and equipment that mitigate exposure to cancer-causing substances.
In addition, funding awarded today was appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. These awards will assist with the purchase of equipment so that firefighters can respond to emergencies quickly and safely.
Awards made through Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant Program
- City of Hialeah - $36,206.69
- City of Lauderhill - $21,120
Awards funded in the FY 2025-2026 Budget
- Islamorada Marine Emergency Response Vessel - $360,000
- Miami-Dade County Urban Search and Rescue Structural Collapse Training Prop - $240,500
- Miami-Dade County Fire Suppression Tanker - $650,000
- City of West Palm Beach Technical Equipment - $254,766
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About the CFO
Florida
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as
the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the
head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees
billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer
dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential
services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO
Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they
risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.