Tina O’Brien began her fire service career in 2000 with the Lake Mary Fire Department.
Tina O’Brien serves as the Public Safety Program Manager, Public Information Officer (PIO), and Peer Support Coordinator. In 2016, she discovered her true passion and purpose in mental health and wellness, leading her to establish her agency’s peer support team. Currently, Tina coordinates peer support not only for her department but also for the City of Lake Mary, where she oversees a team of trained staff across all departments.
From 2021 to 2023, Tina chaired the Central Florida Fire Rescue Behavioral Health Collaborative, a regional network where peer support coordinators share resources, stay current on training, and adapt to evolving guidelines. In this role, she also supported peer support deployments across Florida, helping agencies meet urgent wellness needs.
In 2023, Tina joined the Florida Firefighter Safety & Health Collaborative (FFSHC) as Treasurer/Secretary and accepted the role of Director of Mental Wellness in 2025. Through this position, she continues her mission to positively impact the mental health and well-being of Florida’s firefighters.