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Public Safety

Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.

Charlotte County Public Safety comprises Emergency Management, Fire & EMS, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Radio Communications, and the Public Safety Training Center. The department utilizes a highly skilled workforce to provide services to protect life and property, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.

Department News

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Nationally Recognized with American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Nationally Recognized with American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award

June 16, 2025 3:09 pm

Charlotte County Fire & EMS has been nationally recognized with the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to providing rapid, research-based care to patients experiencing the most severe heart attacks and strokes. Saving lives and strengthening outcomes across the community.

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Burn Ban Rescinded in Charlotte County

Burn Ban Rescinded in Charlotte County

June 10, 2025 5:56 pm

The Charlotte County Commission has voted to rescind the countywide burn ban previously enacted on Feb. 25, 2025. The decision was made following recent rainfall and improved drought conditions, which have reduced the wildfire risk.

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SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Charlotte County Small Businesses, Nonprofits Affected by February Drought

SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Charlotte County Small Businesses, Nonprofits Affected by February Drought

May 12, 2025 2:34 pm

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning February 11, 2025.

To apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is Dec. 8, 2025.

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