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Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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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 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

Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest

Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest

June 16, 2026 2:07 pm

Submit photos that feature the beauty of our county’s waters. Deadline for entries is Aug. 31, 2026.

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Charlotte County Fire & EMS Launches Pool Alarm Assistance Initiative to Promote Water Safety News Image

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Launches Pool Alarm Assistance Initiative to Promote Water Safety

June 11, 2026 10:13 am

Charlotte County Fire & EMS is accepting applications for a Pool Alarm Assistance Initiative designed to help families add an extra layer of protection around residential swimming pools and reduce the risk of child drownings.

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New Online Community Speaker Request

New Online Community Speaker Request

May 28, 2026 5:23 pm

Charlotte County has launched a Community Speaker Request page to make it easy to request speakers for meetings and events.

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