North Port Fire Rescue Announces Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter Victor Cleveland
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
VIA NORTH PORT FIRE REESCUE
North Port Fire Rescue solemnly announces the Line-of-Duty Death (LODD) of Firefighter Victor Cleveland, who passed away on Dec. 11, 2025, following an arduous and courageous fight against cancer. His passing represents a profound loss to our Department, the City of North Port, and the fire service.
Firefighter Cleveland faithfully started his service to the community as a volunteer Firefighter with the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department and then became a Florida Forest Service Firefighter for almost four years before coming here to serve directly as a North Port Firefighter for the past almost 17 years. Throughout his career and with each of those agencies, he was recognized for his professionalism, dedication to duty, and commitment to the safety and well-being of others.
His contributions on and off the emergency scene reflect a legacy of honor, perseverance, and service of the highest standard. In the exercise of his service, he paid the ultimate sacrifice through occupational exposures inherent to the firefighting profession.
North Port Fire Rescue extends its deepest condolences to Firefighter Cleveland’s family as they are now and will always be, a part of our fire family. His wife Amy, his children Delaney and Alton, and his granddaughter Felicity, are forever woven into the fabric of our hearts along with his memory. The Department stands united in providing ongoing support to his loved ones to ensure that all appropriate honors are rendered in recognition of his service.
Information regarding memorial services will be released as soon as arrangements are finalized.
