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Palm Harbor Firefighter Celebrates 25 Years Serving Community

On Dec. 1, Palm Harbor firefighter Mark Harris crossed a significant milestone, serving the residents of Palm Harbor for 25 years.

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On Dec. 1, Palm Harbor firefighter Mark Harris crossed a significant milestone, serving the residents of Palm Harbor for 25 years. (Palm Harbor Fire Rescue)
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Harris poses with members of the SWAT team. (Palm Harbor Fire Rescue)
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Harris gives a presentation to Palm Harbor children. (Palm Harbor Fire Rescue)

PALM HARBOR, FL — On Dec. 1, Palm Harbor firefighter Mark Harris crossed a significant milestone, serving the residents of Palm Harbor for 25 years.

Harris started his career in public service in Guilford County, North Carolina. He moved to Florida and joined Palm Harbor Fire Rescue in December 1997.

During Harris' tenure, he served with the Pinellas County SWAT and is a current member of the Pinellas County Hazmat Team, a driver operator and a fire boat operator.

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