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PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING BUREAU CHIEF RANIERO LUIGINO ANGELONE <br />ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES <br />Whereas, Raniero "Ron" Angelone began his distinguished Fire Rescue career and serving the citizens of <br />Indian River County in November of 1985 as a member of then Vero Lakes Estates Volunteer Fire Department, <br />and later hired as a professional Firefighter by South Indian River County Fire Rescue on March 4, 1988; and <br />Whereas, as the creation of the Emergency Services District and evolution of the Fire Rescue Division grew <br />to meet the demands of the County, so did Ron by taking a leadership role and raising the standards of <br />excellence for others to follow at each level of service as he rose steadily through the ranks; and <br />Whereas, embracing the value of education, Ron became licensed and certified in many specialized areas <br />of firefighting and paramedicine. Among his many accomplishments and accolades; most noteworthy is the <br />distinction of being the 221 person of the rank of Lieutenant to graduate from the U.S. Fire Administration's <br />National Fire Academy as an Executive Fire Officer, and is professionally recognized as such; and <br />Whereas, Ron is an accomplished author of published research documents through the U.S. Fire <br />Administration, and was recruited by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) to assist in <br />writing fire service training manuals. His dedication and diverse perspectives have contributed to the <br />enhancement and overall expertise of the Indian River County Emergency Services Administration and Fire <br />Service as a whole; and <br />Whereas, Ron, an officer, educator and mentor, is respected by his peers and subordinates for strong and <br />confident leadership, instruction and guidance that encourages safety, professionalism and efficiency in <br />rendering a higher level of service to the community ... and for his compassion of assisting others in their <br />personal and professional development, while quietly providing counseling to those in need. <br />Now, Therefore, be it proclaimed, by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, <br />that after 36 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Indian River County and the Fire Rescue profession, <br />retired on December 30, 2021, Raniero Angelone, Bureau Chief of the Emergency Services Department, leaves <br />an endearing legacy that is etched in the hearts and minds of all he encountered, and that the Board on behalf <br />of the County wishes to express our deepest gratitude. <br />Adopted this 18th Day of January, 2022. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Joe Earman, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Susan Adams <br />Laura Moss <br />1 <br />