Honoring Everyday Heroes: JR Hobbs and Auro Hospitality say thank you to our Orlando Firefighters on 911

JR Hobbs and the Auro Hospitality Group pay tribute to our Orlando firefighters on 9/11

In a thankful display of community solidarity, JR Hobbs and Auro Hospitality Group provided a heartfelt meal to Orlando's fire station number 1 as part of a 9/11 tribute. This gesture not only commemorated the resilience of first responders but also underscored the unyielding spirit of those who rush into danger to protect others, echoing the sacrifices of that fateful day in 2001. It was 24 years ago when our country realized the heart and courage of our first responders. Together, we paused to come together and share a meal and conversation that bridge generations of Americans.

With over 300 highly trained professionals operating from 28 stations citywide, they don't just fight fires; Orlando's Fire Department, pioneer community programs like fire prevention education in schools and rapid-response teams for everything from hazmat incidents to medical emergencies. Their motto, "Protecting Lives and Property," isn't rhetoric—it's a promise kept through innovations like drone-assisted searches and mental health support for responders scarred by the job's toll. We are grateful for our first responders looking out for us not only on 9/11 but every day of the year.

JR Hobbs is a premier commercial HVAC contractor renowned for its expertise in HVAC systems since 1971. Together we teamed up with Auro Hospitality Group—one of the nation's largest family-owned hospitality management firms overseeing a portfolio of top-tier branded hotels across the U.S.—to honor the Orlando Fire Department on September 11, 2025. The Orlando Fire Department, Florida's leading municipal fire service dedicated to safeguarding lives and property through innovative emergency response and community risk reduction,

The morning of September 11 dawned with a crisp autumn chill in Orlando, a city that pulses with tourism and innovation but never forgets its roots in service and sacrifice.

For JR Hobbs and Auro, the event was a simple way to give back to the community.

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Learn about the Orlando Fire Department's vital work at orlando.gov/ofd.