Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers $1,000 bonuses to first responders in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was on the town on Monday to ship $1,000 bonuses to members of the Jacksonville Hearth and Rescue Division.

At a day information convention on the Prime F. Osborn III Conference Middle, DeSantis stated the bonuses are only a small method to present assist for our first responders and appreciation for his or her service.

“As a result of we all know how arduous you guys have been working, you already know, and all the time it’s a tricky job, however significantly since COVID,” DeSantis stated.

JFRD Chief Keith Powers spoke, however we additionally heard from firefighting veteran Chris Stover, who summed up the gesture as a difference-maker for his household.

“I’ve a tremendous spouse and two younger children and we’re grateful for this bonus to assist with the prices of supporting our household,” Stover stated. “Whether or not it’s provides or garments for varsity, a fall journey with household or presents throughout the vacation season, this cash undoubtedly helps easing these prices. On behalf of myself and all first responders, we thanks on your continued assist.”

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These recognition funds have been part of the funds signed by the governor earlier this 12 months. Eligible recipients of the primary responder recognition bonus funds are cops, sheriff’s deputies, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and firefighters employed by native governments all through the state.

That is the second 12 months in a row that DeSantis delivered bonuses.

For extra details about the First Responder Recognition Bonuses, go to www.FloridaJobs.org/Recognition-and-Recruitment.