Austin Arthur, former firefighter medic and Orange County community leader supported by firefighters in West Orange County

FIREFIGHTER SUPPORT FOR AUSTIN ARTHUR

During the 2024 Orange County Commission race, firefighters across Central Florida stood behind one of their own. Austin Arthur is a former firefighter paramedic, a lifelong advocate for public safety professionals, and a community leader with deep roots in West Orange County.

His career in public service, combined with years of civic leadership and business experience, earned the trust and endorsement of firefighters who know firsthand what commitment, sacrifice, and integrity look like.

A Record of Service and Understanding

Austin Arthur’s connection to the fire service is personal and professional.

Austin served as a firefighter paramedic, working directly in emergency response.
His father served more than 30 years as a firefighter paramedic and later passed away from job-related cancer shortly after retirement, an experience that shaped Austin’s lifelong advocacy for firefighter health, safety, and benefits.
Beyond his service, Austin has remained active on community boards and nonprofit organizations focused on public safety, families, and local infrastructure.

Firefighters recognized in Austin a candidate who understood the job, the risks, and the long-term consequences faced by first responders and their families.

Austin Arthur with firefighters endorsing his integrity and public safety leadership in Oakland and

Firefighters standing with Austin Arthur in support of his leadership across Winter Garden and West

Austin Arthur, a former firefighter paramedic and respected Orange County community leader, earned firefighter support during the 2024 campaign due to his integrity, public service background, and lifelong commitment to public safety and first responders.

Austin Arthur with Orange County firefighters serving Dr Phillips, Windermere, and West Orang

POLICY REASONS FIREFIGHTERS SUPPORTED AUSTIN ARTHUR FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA

What Firefighters Supported
During the 2024 Orange County campaign, firefighter endorsements were grounded in clear priorities, including:

Competitive pay raises and retention
Creation of a dedicated firefighters’ healthcare trust
Retention of transfer rights
Funding for new fire stations
Full staffing of the regional fire training center
Continued honor, recognition, and advocacy for firefighters

These priorities reflected a shared goal: ensuring Orange County remains prepared, staffed, and supportive of the men and women who protect its residents.

COMMUNITY, LEADERSHIP,

AND PUBLIC TRUST

Austin Arthur’s campaign emphasized accountability, transparency, and public trust. Firefighters viewed his leadership as rooted in real-world experience rather than political rhetoric.

That trust mattered, especially during one of the most contentious local races in recent Orange County history. Austin Arthur’s firefighter and paramedic service, as well as his community leadership, has impacted families across Winter Garden, Oakland, Horizon West, Tildenville, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Gotha, and the Avalon Rural Settlement, reflecting a lifelong commitment to public safety throughout West Orange County.

Firefights endorsement letter supporting Austin Arthur, former firefighter paramedic in Orange Coun

Firefighters showing support for Austin Arthur by holding Firefighters for Austin Arthur shirts in C

A Firefighter beside a fire engine, highlighting Austin Arthur’s public safety background

Austin Arthur with firefighter supporter wearing Firefighters for Austin Arthur shirts at a communit

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Former Firefighter Medic

The 2024 Orange County campaign was unusually heated, and Austin Arthur’s opponents launched a series of personal attacks that extended beyond policy disagreements. Among the claims circulated were false assertions that Austin Arthur was never a firefighter or paramedic. These statements were repeated publicly despite being untrue. In response, journalists and community members examined the record. A Winter Garden Vox investigation confirmed what firefighters already knew: Austin Arthur did serve as a firefighter paramedic, and claims to the contrary were inaccurate and shockingly libelous .

This episode reflected a broader pattern seen during the campaign, where misinformation was used in an attempt to discredit a candidate with a documented history of public service.

The record stands on its own.

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