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Fire and EMS Division

About Us

Charlotte County Fire & EMS is a full-service career department that provides fire suppression and rescue operations and pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport. Specialty units within our department include special operations (HAZMAT and technical rescue), marine operations, tactical medic, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF).

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Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: Ensuring the health and safety of our community by delivering exceptional Fire & EMS services.


Vision: Community focused, excellence driven.



Values

  • Professionalism
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Accountability
  • Respect

So what does it take to be a Firefighter/EMT or Firemedic?

Here's what's required

  • Firefighter Certificate of Compliance from the Florida State Fire Marshal 

     

  • State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification 

    Dependent upon position applied for

     

  • Current American Heart Association BLS provider, Course C or ACLS provider 

    Dependent upon position applied for

     

  • Be at least 18 years of age 

     

  • Complete FIRETeam and CPAT Testing  

    Via the National Testing Network. Please visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com for details and to apply

     

  • Last but not least, we need YOU! 

     

Explore our current job opportunities

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Not yet certified?

Check out the links below for more information on specific programs in our area

Our leadership team

Jason Fair
Jason Fair

Fire Chief/Public Safety Director

Matthew McElroy
Matthew McElroy

Deputy Chief

Bryan Carr
Bryan Carr

Deputy Chief