Coastal Breeze News

The annual 9-11 Remembrance Luncheon held at the Marriott recently by the Fire-Rescue Foundation had an attendance of nearly 200 people this year. Although the luncheon is in memory of a tragedy, it is also the community’s chance to honor one very dedicated fireman as Firefighter of the Year.  This year that honor went to Captain Chris Crossan. Chief Murphy announced the award recipient by saying, “Growing up on Marco Island, Chris found a mentor in Deputy Chief/Fire Marshall John Burback. With his mother’s permission, at age 17, he was allowed to come into the department and volunteer and see ... Read More »