It is with profound sadness that the Professional Firefighters of Citrus County announces the passing of one of our esteemed training captains, Michael Fletcher, due to an off-duty boating incident that occurred in Crystal River on the night of Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Michael Fletcher, 42, dedicated six years of service to Citrus County Fire Rescue and approximately 20 years to Marion County Fire Rescue, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise in training our firefighters to uphold the highest standards of safety and service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain Fletcher's family, friends, and colleagues as we mourn the untimely passing of a dedicated member of our firefighting community.

It is our intent to use this gofundme to directly assist the family with any and all needs that may arise. We greatly appreciate any support you are willing to extend to our members family in their time of need.