The Ridge League October Dinner Meeting will be held in Winter Haven on Thursday October 9, 2025.  Our guest speaker for the evening will be Jonathan Lamm, Fire Chief at the City of Cocoa, Florida.  Chief Lamm has a background in fire science and emergency management.  He holds an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science and Emergency Medical Services from St. John River State College.  In 2023 Chief Lamm earned the designation of Chief Fire Officer from the Commission on Professional Credentialing.  There are less than 2000 fire personnel worldwide that hold the designation. 

With a robust background in firefighting and emergency management, Chief Lamm has also served for over a decade as President of the Florida Hazardous Materials Symposium.  This program attracts over 600 attendees annually to enhance response and preparedness for hazardous materials incidents.  Chief Lamm will discuss Hazmat Team assessments and new programs addressing Lithium-Ion batteries.  Cities are encouraged to bring their fire chiefs or emergency managers to the dinner.  Welcome Chief Lamm to the Ridge League !