NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) — North Port Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of one of its firefighters who died on Thursday following an “arduous and courageous” battle with cancer.
Victor Cleveland dedicated several years of his life to the fire service, having spent nearly 17 years in Nort Port. He began his career as a volunteer firefighter in Nokomis and worked for the Florida Fire Service for four years before joining North Port Fire Rescue.
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During those years, Cleveland was often recognized for his “professionalism, dedication to duty, and commitment to the safety and well-being of others,” North Port Fire Rescue said. The agency added that Cleveland’s death “represents a profound loss” for North Port and the fire service as a whole.
“His contributions on and off the emergency scene reflect a legacy of honor, perseverance, and service of the highest standard,” North Port Fire Rescue said. “In the exercise of his service, he paid the ultimate sacrifice through occupational exposures inherent to the firefighting profession.”…