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    Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety Department: Commemorative Book 1924-2008
    Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety Department: Commemorative Book 1924-2008
    Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety Department: Commemorative Book 1924-2008
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    Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety Department: Commemorative Book 1924-2008

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    Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety DepartmentCommemorative Book 1924-2008
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTurner Publishing Company
    Release dateJan 1, 2008
    ISBN9781681621944
    Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety Department: Commemorative Book 1924-2008

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      Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety Department - Turner Publishing

      CITY COMMISSION/CITY MANAGER

      The City Commission is the legislative body that governs the City and has a fiduciary responsibility to the citizens. As set by the City Charter, the Mayor and six Commissioners are elected every four years. Commissioners are elected by single-member districts and the Mayor is elected at-large. The City of Hollywood Commission consists of Peter Bober, Mayor; Frances Russo, Vice Mayor representing District 5; Patty Asseff, District 1; Beam Furr, District 2; Heidi O’Sheehan, District 3; Richard S. Blattner, District 4; and Linda Sherwood, District 6.

      A City Manager and City Attorney are appointed by the City Commission to oversee the day-to-day operations. The City Manager carries out the policies made by the Commission, prepares the annual budget and directs and coordinates all City departments. Cameron D. Benson was appointed as the City Manager in June 2002. The City Attorney oversees all legal matters of city government including drafting ordinances, writing contracts, managing litigation and developing legal opinions.

      Peter Bober, Mayor

      Frances Russo, Vice Mayor Representing District 5

      Patty Asseff, District 1

      Beam Furr, District 2

      Heidi O’Sheehan, District 3

      Richard S. Blattner, District 4

      Linda Sherwood, District 6

      Cameron D. Benson, City Manager

      FIRE CHIEF

      HOLLYWOOD FIRE / RESCUE

      AND BEACH SAFETY DEPARTMENT

      City of Hollywood, Florida

      ISO CLASS ONE DEPARTMENT

      Dear Members of Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety:

      The Hollywood Fire Department was formed in 1924 and was comprised of 19 men and 2 pieces of fire apparatus. Since then, the Department has undergone many changes. In 1987, the Department’s name was changed to Hollywood Fire Rescue, and then in 1996, the name was changed again; this time to Hollywood Fire/Rescue and Beach Safety.

      That last name change reflects how we have gone from almost an exclusive fire suppression department, to a full service fire rescue and beach safety department providing not only fire suppression but emergency medical services and special operations, to include hazardous materials responses, technical rescue team, dive rescue, beach safety, fire inspection and investigation and public education as well as many other services that have a direct impact on the quality of life and safety within the City of Hollywood.

      The department has evolved to its present size of almost 300 personnel of which 223 are sworn firefighters. The department’s ISO rating went from a class 4 to a rating of class 2 in 1999 and then in 2001 the department was rated a Class 1 Fire Department. Less than 1% of all departments in the country receive a class 1 rating which reflects our commitment to service and excellence.

      Hollywood has always been a progressive department and a leader in the fire service. In 2005, a general obligation bond was passed by over 70% of the voters in order to reconstruct 3 of the existing fire rescue stations and to build a new fire station, training facility and maintenance facility as well as to purchase an aerial, engine and an Advance Life Support Rescue.

      By the time this book is published, the Hollywood Firefighters will respond to nearly 28,000 alarms per year. The one thing that has stayed constant from the early beginnings until today is the need for people to deliver the service. These pages are filled with those people who have given their lives and dedicated them selves to protecting others. This book is a tribute to that dedication. I am truly honored to be a member of the Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety family.

      Proudly,

      Virgil Fernandez, Fire Chief

      Virgil Fernandez, Fire Chief

      FIRE CHIEF’S HISTORY

      Since the inception of the Department, there have been thirteen individuals to hold the position of Fire Chief.

      In 1924, the Hollywood Fire Department was organized by private investors and R. N. Hershey was appointed as the first Fire Chief of the City of Hollywood Fire Department. He previously held the position of Fire Chief of the Lake Worth Fire Department. When the City incorporated one year later they named Hershey the city’s first municipal fire chief.

      R. N. Hershey

      In May, 1929, serving in the dual role of Fire Chief and City Manager, C. E. Burgoon replaced Chief Hershey. Fifteen months later he relinquished his position as Fire Chief to another dual-role chief but with a slight variation.

      *No Photo Available for C. E. Burgoon

      A. M. Wittkamp would then serve as both the fire and police chiefs for the next six years.

      A. M. Whittkamp

      In July, 1936, A. J. Wilkie began his six year tenure and is remembered for his community service work, including the construction and dedication of the Fireman’s Community House in 1940.

      A. J. Wilkie

      The most historic span of any chief began on August 3, 1942, with the appointment of Holloway Lee Cook. An original member of the department, he actually resided with his family at the old Polk Street fire station. He served as fire chief until his retirement in September, 1968. Upon his retirement, Chief Cook had served as a member of the department for over 40 years.

      Holloway Cook

      When Chief Cook retired, John Gerkin served as fire chief for just less than three years. At his request, he returned to the rank of captain and was re-assigned to the Fire Marshal’s office.

      John Gerkin

      Chief Gerkin’s successor in May, 1971, was John Coyne; first as acting then as the permanent Chief. Coyne, the first president of the firefighters union, remains the only person to have held the top position on both sides of the labor and management relationship. He served over nine years before retiring in 1980.

      John Coyne

      Ed Race, Chief Coyne’s assistant chief (now known as deputy chief), was promoted to the

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