The PIO Podcast
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Lt. Patrick Juliano, Public Information Officer - Palm Coast Fire Department, Palm Coast, FL
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Lt. Patrick Juliano began his career with the Palm Coast Fire Department in 2006 as a Volunteer Firefighter and became a career firefighter in 2008. He earned his Firefighter Certification from First Coast Technical College, obtained his EMT Certification in New York, and completed his Paramedic training and Associate Degree at Daytona State College. Patrick furthered his education by earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Flagler College and a Master’s from Barry University. He was promoted to Driver Engineer in 2018 and to Lieutenant in 2021. Before joining the fire service, he worked as an EMT in New York and spent several years in the funeral industry. In addition to his firefighting responsibilities, Lieutenant Juliano serves as the department's Public Information Officer and is the Palm Coast Professional Firefighters Vice President.
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