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Hillsborough Fire Chief Dougherty Named Chief of Year
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Chief Jason Dougherty honored as Florida Fire Chief of the Year in Punta Gorda.
WHO: Chief Jason Dougherty, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
WHAT: Named Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Fire Chief of the Year
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 11:22 AM ET
WHERE: Punta Gorda, Florida
WHY: The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association selected Dougherty for outstanding leadership during its annual conference.
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