Photo: Fire Chief Dan Gentry presents a fire helmet to John Travolta. (Courtesy of Ocala Fire Rescue)

(OCALA, FLORIDA) On Tuesday, September 7, at Station 1 in Ocala, actor John Travolta took time out of his busy schedule to acknowledge a group of firefighters and paramedics who have recently completed a Detox program.
Developed by humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard, the Detox program utilizes a dry sauna, exercise and vitamins to assist firefighters rid their bodies of dangerous chemicals that can accumulate after years of fighting fires.
Mr. Travolta who raised the funds to get the program done here in Ocala, stated how proud he is of those who had made it through the program and that it is his wish that every firefighter in Ocala and Marion County is able to avail themselves of the program.
After the short ceremony, Mr. Travolta spent time talking to those in attendance, firefighters from both Ocala Fire Rescue and Marion County Fire Rescue. Both agencies presented gifts to thank Mr. Travolta for his generosity.

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