Tampa Fire Rescue Firefighter of the Year - Captain Jose "JD" Bibiloni

Captain Jose “JD” Bibiloni is currently assigned to West Tampa Fire Station 9.

During his nearly 29 years on the department Captain Bibiloni has contributed to this profession in a wide variety of ways.  He was a founding member of the Awards Review Board and served as its treasurer.  He is a former member of the Executive Board of the firefighters union and also served on the Fireman’s Benevolence Association.

On duty, Captain Bibiloni contributed to the department by being a member of the hazardous materials team; special operations crew; and as an Urban Search and Rescue technician.  In addition to being a trusted and reliable truck company Captain he also has earned a certificate in shipboard firefighting.

Captain Bibiloni is making a lasting mark on the future of the department by helping to train and mentor those just beginning their fire service careers.  He works as an instructor at the Tampa Fire Academy and shares his knowledge and experiences with those who are just beginning their fire service training and with those who have been newly hired onto the department.

Captain Bibiloni is a member of the department’s interview panel.  This panel screens applicants to the department and the panel then forwards their recommendations to the Fire Chief.
Although Captain Jose Bibiloni is about one year from retiring, his work ethic and dedication to this department and the City of Tampa is unwavering.

For these reasons and many others we are grateful to have
Captain Jose Bibiloni as a member of Tampa Fire Rescue
and recognize him as a Tampa Firefighter of the Year.