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GFR firefighter recruitment crisis
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
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ConcernedPaul AloisOct 1, 2026
A GFR lieutenant warned the department is a year from crisis: new hires are paid ~$20,000 less than Ocala, over half of new recruits are leaving, and no one is applying. Urged the commission to raise pay now.
City Commission Meeting - Oct 1, 2026 · 1:42:31 →