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Alachua Fire Members Earn MARC Certification
February 28, 2026 | FLORIDA
Courtesy of Alachua County Fire Rescue,

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Photo by Alachua County Fire Rescue.
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ALACHUA COUNTY, FL — February 28th — Alachua County Fire Rescue congratulated FF/PM Shelby Sookraj and FF/EMT Kendall Gielski for successfully completing the basic training course to participate in the MARC Interoperability Class. According to officials, the program emphasizes collaboration, communication, and operational preparation during large-scale or complicated situations. The department also recognized RLT Jamie Tannachion for becoming a certified instructor for the course, thereby promoting ongoing training and growth within the organization.