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Jan. 22, 2026 - The awards recognize magnet schools for outstanding academics, innovation, leadership and community engagement.
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Pinellas County Schools Fire Marshal
Alison Shanabrook
(727) 547-7190
The Fire Marshal performs professional technical fire prevention and inspection work. Responsibilities include enforcing State Requirements for Educational Facilities, Florida Building Code, Life Safety Code, Prevention Code and other applicable state ordinances and regulations, managing the district's Fire, Health and Safety (FHS) program and overseeing fire, casualty and sanitation inspections of building.