Battalion Chief Ryan Johnson, Dr. Antonio Gandia, Interim Deputy Chief Mark Hemeyer, Chief James Muro, EMS Chief Keith Hernandez, EMS Captain Jason Bogoeff, Dr. Aldo Manresa, and Rescue Lieutenant Carlos Barba.

The Key West Fire Department, Monroe County Fire Rescue, and Marathon Fire Rescue joined forces at the 2025 First There, First Care Fire Rescue Conference in Fort Lauderdale, representing strength, unity, and purpose.

“Alongside our dedicated crews,” said EMS Chief Keith Hernandez, “we are honored to stand with our shared medical directors, Dr. Antonio Gandia and Dr. Aldo Manresa, who continue to lead with clinical excellence and unwavering support for Fire Rescue in the Keys.

“Together,” he said, “we’re learning, growing, and staying at the forefront of emergency care — because when seconds count, collaboration matters most.”

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