The Immokalee Fire Control District is committed to protecting the people and property within our community. We will be responsive to the needs of our citizens by providing rapid, professional, humanitarian services essential to the health, safety, and well-being of the community.
We will accomplish our mission through prevention, education, fire suppression, first responder medical service, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities. We will actively participate in our community, serve as role models, and strive to efficiently use all of the necessary resources at our command to provide a product deemed excellent by our citizens.
| Date | Time | Event |
| 3/20/2014 | 6:00pm | Regular Board meeting |
| 4/17/2014 |
6:00pm | Regular Board meeting (at Ave Maria) |
| 5/22/2014 | 6:00pm | Regular Board meeting |
| 6/19/2014 | 6:00pm | Regular Board meeting |
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NEWS
Notice
The Immokalee Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners will be rescheduling the May 15th Board Meeting to be held on May 22nd 2014 at 6:00pm at 502 New Market Road East, Immokalee, FL 34142. Anyone requiring special assistance to attend this meeting please call (239) 657-2111.
Notice
The Immokalee Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners will be attending a special joint meeting of the Boards of Commissioners from the five (5) independent fire control districts in Collier County scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 6th, at 6:30 PM at Golden Gate Fire Control District Fire Station 73, 14575 Collier Blvd., Naples, FL 34119-9605. The meeting will be to discuss the status of the Collier County Fire Code Officials Office. Anyone requiring special assistance to attend this meeting please call (239) 657-2111.
We are now offering CPR courses to the public twice a month. The first Wednesday and the third Saturday of the month are the days we are scheduling for classes. There are 2 options for taking the Classes. Option 1 is full course provided by us $50 dollars. Option 2 is two parts, go online and take the online course which cost $20 dollars, then schedule hands on training and an instructor check off list on one of the days that we offer classes for $30 dollars; total cost of CPR card: $50 dollars. This CPR course offered is BLS for Healthcare workers. The web site for the online portion is http://www.onlineaha.org/. Call Robert Mendoza at 239-657-2111 for assistance to do on line class.
This years Budget 2013-2014
Resolution 2013-04 Final Millage rate for Fiscal yr. 2013-2014.
Resolution 2013-05 Final Budget for Fiscal yr. 2013-2014.
The Board has adopted these new Resolutions
Resolution 2013-01 Charges for responding to emergencies.
Resolution 2013-02 Fees for False alarms.
Resolution 2013-03 Fees for Special emergency services.
The Board has adopted the amendments to the 2010 Fire Prevention Code. Resolution number 2012-8-2
View our 2010-2011 Audit
View Our 2011 AFR Annual Financial Report
New fees for Inspections and Other services
Due to short falls in the budget, the Immokalee Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners has enacted Resolution # 2011-07-3, adopting user fees for existing building inspections and other services effective October 1st, 2011. These fees will be used for the Fire Prevention Bureau so that we can keep up with inspections and other services that we provide to keep you and your property safe. Click here to read Resolution # 2011-7-3
Crowd Managers Class
Crowd managers are required by law for all assembly occupancies! This class cost $10.00 per person. If anyone is interested in this class please Call:
In accordance with the 2006 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Sections 12.7.6.1/13.7.6.1, establishments with an occupant load of at least 50 people shall have at least one trained crowd manager or crowd manager supervisor. When the occupant load exceeds 250 people, the establishment must provide additional trained crowd managers or crowd supervisors at a ratio of one for every 250 occupants.
The Safe Haven Program is designed to temporarily assist infants who are in need of assistance with medical, housing or family issues.
What To Expect When Brushfires Threaten:
- Your road may be blocked.
- You could possibly lose power.
- Should there be an evacuation, remember this is for your families safety.
- Deliveries will probably be interrupted.
- School buses may be delayed or have to return to school.
- WSGL 104.7 will carry information on the fire situation.
Heartsaver CPR- AED
Interactive information presented to an audience with an Automatic External Difibrillator on or around their home or work. This is a more advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation instruction.
Volunteer Program consisting of 18+ year old adults who are interested in assisting the fire department at events and emergencies by receiving education from variety of practical courses.
Swimming Advice for All Ages
- If you can not swim well, stay where you can touch bottom.
- Never force a child to learn to swim. If he or she is afraid, they are not ready yet.
- Learn, practice, and remember how to float.
- Only swim in areas where there is a lifeguard or an adult watching.
- Use the buddy system. Never swim alone.
- Always obey the lifeguard and follow posted swimming rules.
- No rough play or showing off.
- If you hear thunder or see lightning, get out of the water.
- Never allow infants to swallow a lot of pool water. It could cause seizures.
- Learn CPR!
Parade Participation
Fire apparatus are able to participate in or at parade events throughout the community
