Firefighters across Central Florida are rallying around Marion County Fire Rescue after the death of firefighter/EMT Evan Lewis, with neighboring departments publicly honoring his service and offering support to his loved ones.
On Friday, Hernando County Fire Rescue shared that it is mourning Lewis and urged the community to keep his family, friends and the Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) team in their thoughts and prayers. The department’s brief public statement served as a tribute and expression of solidarity, but did not outline the circumstances of Lewis’s death.
In a Facebook post, Hernando County Fire Rescue extended condolences to Marion County Fire Rescue and wrote, “rest easy, firefighter/emt evan lewis. your service, sacrifice, and legacy will not be forgotten.” The message was accompanied by photographs credited to Marion County Fire Rescue and asked readers to remember Lewis and his loved ones.
County Records Confirm Lewis’s Role With MCFR
Marion County’s public employee listings show an Evan Lewis under the Fire Rescue section, confirming his affiliation with the department, according to Marion County’s employee directory. The listing aligns with Hernando County’s description of Lewis as a firefighter/EMT serving with Marion County Fire Rescue.
What Officials Have Said So Far
Hernando County’s public message has centered on remembrance rather than specifics. It has not provided details about how or when Lewis died, and Marion County officials had not yet released a formal public statement at the time of publication.
We will update this story if Marion County Fire Rescue or county officials post an official statement or release additional information.
