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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
April 16, 2025
Agenda Item Number: B5
2023-3896
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: R.L. Colina
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Pinning of Battalion Chief Ryan Devitt.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Presentation m Chief Ryan Devitt Bio m Pro otion.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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Monroe County would like to congratulate Ryan Devitt on his recent promotion to Battalion Chief of
Training.
A Florida Keys native, Ryan Devitt was born in Miami and raised in Big Pine Key. He graduated
from Marathon High School and immediately started working construction with his father. He began
his fire service career by volunteering at the Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department. Seeking higher
education,he graduated from the Coral Springs Fire Academy and completed the coursework to
obtain the EMT and Paramedic certifications from American Medical Academy. On February 24,
2011,he was hired as a career firefighter with Monroe County Fire Rescue.
During his career,he worked at every Fire Station in Monroe County and assisted with cleanup
efforts after Hurricane Irma. He has been working as a training officer at the Joe London Fire
Academy since February 2022 and has since obtained several certifications including Fire
Officer III and Instructor II.
Chief Devitt said, "I am honored.A promotion is not a reward, it is a call to serve at a higher
level. As Battalion Chief, I carry not just a title, but the trust of those I lead and with that, the
responsibility to lead with integrity, courage, and heart. I remain committed to prioritizing safety
and ensuring our training evolves to meet the demands of the ever-changing fire service."
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