Alex Trinchet has dedicated over 35 years to public service, starting his career in the U.S. Army with the 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment under U.S. Army Special Operations Command. A combat veteran, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Alex then transitioned to the fire service, first with City of Sunrise Fire Rescue than joining Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) in 2002, where he served as a Firefighter/Paramedic and later advanced to the rank of Lieutenant in both Operations and Fire Prevention. Currently, he serves as a Lieutenant, Lead Chaplain, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor for Miami Dade Fire Rescue.
Over the past 15 years, Alex has played a crucial role in advancing mental health within MDFR and South Florida. Alex led the MDFR Peer Support Strike Team in response to the Parkland High School shooting (2018) and served as the Mental Wellness Branch Leader during the Champlain Towers South Collapse (2021), overseeing all mental health operations for on-site personnel and MDFR Fire Stations.
In addition to his fire service work, Alex has served in various leadership roles at a local church for over 30 years, though his primary focus remains on supporting first responders and the military community.
Alex has been married for over 25 years and is a proud father of two sons and a daughter.