PASCO COUNTY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS • IAFF LOCAL 4420
Pasco Fire PAC
Protecting Firefighters. Strengthening Public Safety. Representing Our Voice.

The Political Action Committee (PAC) of Pasco County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4420, works to ensure the perspective of frontline firefighters is represented in public policy discussions affecting emergency services, firefighter safety, and the communities we serve.

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What Is Pasco Fire PAC?

Pasco Fire PAC represents the civic engagement efforts of Pasco County Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4420. The PAC works to ensure that the voices of the firefighters who protect our communities are represented in public policy discussions affecting emergency services, firefighter safety, and the future of public safety in Pasco County.

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Advocating for Firefighters
Supporting policies that improve firefighter safety, staffing, equipment, training, and emergency response capabilities.
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Public Safety Leadership
Engaging with local and state leaders to ensure decisions impacting emergency services are informed by real frontline experience.
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Community Representation
Ensuring the priorities of firefighters and the communities we serve are part of the conversation when public safety policies are shaped.
PAC Leadership
Pasco Fire PAC is led by members committed to protecting firefighters and strengthening the communities we serve.
Walter Price
Chairman, Firefighters for Pasco FIREPAC • Fire Rescue Captain, Pasco County Fire Rescue

Walter Price serves as Chairman of Firefighters for Pasco FIREPAC, where he leads efforts to advocate for firefighters and support policies that strengthen public safety throughout Florida. A Fire Rescue Captain with Pasco County Fire Rescue, Walter has dedicated his career to serving the community and standing up for the men and women of the fire service.

As Chairman, he works to keep firefighters informed and engaged in the legislative process while supporting leaders and policies that protect firefighter safety, retirement security, and the future of the profession.

“Firefighters answer the call when communities need help the most. Through FIREPAC, we make sure the fire service also has a voice when decisions are made that impact our safety, our profession, and the people we serve.”

— Walter Price
PAC Priorities
Pasco Fire PAC monitors policy issues that impact firefighter safety, emergency services, and the long-term strength of public safety in Pasco County. These focus areas reflect the real operational needs of frontline firefighters and the communities we serve.
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Retirement & FRS Stability

Protecting Special Risk benefits and long-term retirement security for firefighters.

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Occupational Cancer Protections

Strengthening presumptive coverage, prevention programs, and access to benefits.

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Behavioral Health & PTSD

Expanding behavioral health resources and protecting duty-related coverage.

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Workers’ Compensation

Ensuring standards reflect the risks inherent in the fire service and EMS operations.

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Public Safety Funding

Supporting staffing, equipment, training, and infrastructure investments that improve response.

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Firefighter Safety & Health

Advancing policies that reduce injuries, improve protective standards, and enhance prevention.

Our focus is professional advocacy centered on public safety — not partisanship.
Pasco County Legislative Delegation
Local 4420 maintains professional communication with members of the Pasco County Legislative Delegation. These leaders influence state policy decisions that impact firefighter safety, public safety funding, benefits, and emergency services across Florida.

🏛️ Florida Senate

🏛️ Florida House of Representatives

This list is provided for informational purposes. Pasco Fire PAC engages in professional advocacy centered on public safety.
2026 Legislative Session Dashboard
A snapshot of key legislation Pasco Fire PAC is monitoring that may impact firefighter safety, retirement security, public safety funding, and benefits across Florida.
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Bill Topic Category Status
SB 984 / HB 813 Firefighter Cancer Benefits & Prevention Health & Benefits Committee Review
SB 7028 FRS Special Risk Class Provisions (incl. COLA changes) Retirement Committee Consideration
SB 774 Workers’ Comp — Mental Injury Standards (includes 911 provisions) Workers’ Comp Filed / Active
SB 1286 First Responder Behavioral Health (Institute / Programs) Wellness Filed / Active
Ongoing Monitoring & Advocacy
Firefighters for Pasco FIREPAC works year-round to monitor legislation, communicate with elected officials, and ensure the perspective of frontline firefighters is included in decisions affecting public safety.
Legislation Monitoring Reviewing filed bills and amendments that impact firefighters and emergency services.
Committee Tracking Following committee hearings and legislative movement throughout session.
Communication with Officials Maintaining professional dialogue with state and local leaders.
County Budget Oversight Monitoring funding decisions affecting fire rescue staffing, equipment, and resources.
Member Updates Providing Local 4420 members with legislative updates during the session.
Public Safety Advocacy Supporting policies that strengthen firefighter safety and community protection.

Protect firefighter safety. Protect retirement security.

Ensuring Pasco County firefighters have a voice when policies affecting public safety are discussed and decided.

FIREPAC in Action
Advocacy, engagement, and representing Pasco County firefighters.
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