Charlotte County Fire/EMS
Address
26571 Airport Rd
Public Safety Bldg
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 833-5600
https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/services/fire-ems/Pages/Administrative-Staff.aspx
Description:
Provides fire and emergency medical services in Charlotte County.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
June 20, 2019
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
26571 Airport Rd
Public Safety Bldg
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Mailing
26571 Airport Rd
Public Safety Bldg
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Contacts
Bill Van Helden
Primary Contact
Public Safety Director
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(941) 833-5600
Fax
(941) 833-5630
Nonemergency Dispatch
(941) 639-0013
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Safe Sitter Program -- a medically-accurate, up-to-date babysitting course that teaches young teens (11+) life and safety skills.
Eligibility
Youth ages 11-14
Fees
Call for pricing
Intake Procedure
Call to register
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
*Red Dot Program -- emergency medical information sheet placed in magnetic pouch on refrigerator *SOS/Safety on Scene -- assists emergency workers access medical information needed in case of accident. Sticker on back of rearview mirror alerts first responders to a small pouch of info that attaches to your ignition keychain.
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call. Or, for Red Dot, register online; SOS packets available at Fire/EMS headquarters or the local Bayfront hospitals' reception desks.
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Emergency signaling program that utilizes an outdoor light that you can set to flash in an emergency, so that first responders can more easily find your home.
Eligibility
Charlotte County residents
Intake Procedure
Call Fire/EMS or the Sheriff's Office.
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Senior Safe @ Home Program provides free smoke detector and home fire safety inspection for seniors 60+.
Eligibility
Seniors 60+
Intake Procedure
Call for details
Service Area
Charlotte County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides fire and emergency medical services in Charlotte County.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday; 12PM - 1PM closed for lunch (office); Emergencies call 9-1-1
Eligibility
Charlotte County resident
Fees
Vary according to services
Intake Procedure
Call for all programs and/or services; NOTE: Station locations listed online
Languages
English
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Knox-Box rapid entry system -- allows first responders to enter a home in an emergency without first entry damage or delay.
Eligibility
Anyone
Intake Procedure
Order directly from Knox Home Box (www.knoxhomebox.com). Once the box arrives, call Fire/EMS to have the box installed.
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Description
Provides fire and emergency medical services in Charlotte County, including lift assists for those who have fallen in their homes.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday; 12PM - 1PM closed for lunch (office); Emergencies call 9-1-1
Eligibility
Charlotte County resident
Fees
Vary according to services
Intake Procedure
Call for all programs and/or services
Languages
English
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Variety of community safety programs: *Accountability Program shows teens how many people in community involved when student abuses drugs/alcohol, drive a vehicle and death occurs. *Fire Extinguisher Training - DCF mandated classes for employees of child care facilities *Prom Promise Mock Crash Program - Mock crash provides students with a visual example of what happens when poor judgment is used and teens decide to use drugs and/or alcohol while driving. *Reflective address markers available to make it easier for rescue services to find your home in an emergency situation. *"Save Our Pets" stickers available to alert emergency responders of pets in the home that may need to be rescued. *S.M.A.R.T. Vehicle Safety Program designed to help with driving safety practices. *Tobacco Education Program - tobacco use prevention program for children/teens. *Tot Finder Program is a fire rescue decal placed outside of child's bedroom window for emergency workers expedient identification.
Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday, 12PM - 1PM closed for lunch
Eligibility
Charlotte County resident
Fees
None for some programs & others vary according to program/services, call for specific information; Program details listed online
Intake Procedure
Register on line or call Dee Hawkins
Languages
English
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Description
Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast provided yearly to the community; Pictures with Santa available
Hours
Dates and times change yearly.
Eligibility
Charlotte County child
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call to make reservation
Languages
English
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Simon Smoke Detector Program (talking smoke detector) designed to help special needs children that have difficulty in waking up in a fire or smoke emergency. The A.L.A.R.M.S Program provides a working smoke detector for the home with information on maintenance and fire safety. Also, the Senior Safe @ Home Program provides free smoke detector and home fire safety inspection for seniors 60+.
Availability
1st come, 1st served
Eligibility
Families with special needs children; seniors 60+; others
Intake Procedure
Call for details
Service Area
Charlotte County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Charlotte County
- Charlotte County
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