Eustis fire station, engine renamed to honor legendary Lake County firefighter Amos Roach

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A Eustis fire station and engine were renamed after a Lake County Firefighter who dedicated his life to his community.

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The Lake County Fire Department dedicated Engine 21 and Station 21 to local legend Amos Roach.

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Eustis fire station, engine renamed to honor legendary Lake County firefighter Amos Roach

His friends and family gathered with county officials Monday to celebrate his community service.

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He is credited with helping to start fire services in Eustis.

Amos died in 2015.

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