JUPITER, Fla. — WPTV Morning Anchor Ashley Glass connected with Jupiter Fire Chief Darrel Donatto on the eve of Jupiter taking over service from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
"Day 1. October 1, 2026. Let's go," he proclaimed to Glass.
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Glass pressed the chief on critics who have expressed concern about a start-up fire department being able to hire and retain seasoned staff.
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"I love those critics to show up, because I take it as a challenge to use action to prove Jupiter Fire Rescue is ready to provide exceptional service on October 1st," Fire Chief Donatto said.
Fire Chief Donatto also said he looks forward to the initial calls and the opportunity to deliver personalized service.
Glass covers the Jupiter area for WPTV. You can always reach out to her with your story ideas.
