CONGRATULATIONS TO DEPUTY CHIEF JESSICA MATTHEWS
Daytona Beach Fire Department Deputy Chief Matthews recently completed the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Daytona Program, an 11-week leadership development experience that connects participants with local leaders and community operations through interactive sessions and presentations. As part of the program, participants collaborated on a capstone community project to showcase their leadership growth and teamwork. We are proud of Deputy Chief Matthews for her dedication to professional excellence and her commitment to serving the Daytona Beach community.
DRUG ABUSE RESPONSE TEAM’S STREETWALK More than 100 people accepted assistance offered during the Daytona Beach Drug Abuse Response Team’s (DART) Streetwalk last week, which focused on combating drug abuse and the mental health crisis along the Ridgewood corridor. Community Paramedicine Officer Travis Anderson coordinated the outreach effort, which coincided with a Resource Fair at 316 North St., offering health screenings, recovery programs, basic necessities and mental health support. Dozens of people representing more than 15 community partners canvased Ridgewood Avenue from Beville Road to Mason Avenue. Community partners included the Daytona Beach Fire and Police departments, SMA Healthcare, Halifax Health, Volusia- Flagler Homeless Coalition, ReNew Recovery Café, Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, Foundations 2 Freedom, Volusia Recovery Alliance, One Voice for Volusia, Flagler Cares, Oxford House, Flagler OARS, Helping Hands (Our Lady of Lourdes), CAN Community Health, White Sands and Speak Up Tomorrow Needs You.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Daytona Beach firefighters visited schools across the city to teach students about fire safety and prevention. Crews shared hands-on demonstrations and important lessons on how to stay safe at home and in the classroom. The Fire Department also promoted fire safety on their social media accounts, focusing on lithium-ion battery safety. Through education and community engagement, the Daytona Beach Fire Department continues its mission to keep residents informed, prepared and fire safe.
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