GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. — Fire departments across North Florida are getting a major boost as Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia announced more than $8.2 million in grants on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening firefighter safety, mental health, cancer diagnoses and public safety infrastructure.

Speaking from Fire Station 20 in Green Cove Springs, Ingoglia said the funding represents “a promise to protect those who protect us.”

“We’re asking you to put yourself in harm’s way — not just your harm, but the people you’re going to rescue,” Ingoglia said, underscoring the risks first responders face daily.

The money comes through three statewide initiatives (full breakdown at the bottom of this article):

Firefighter Assistance Program – $877,897

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