941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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.
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.
May 27, 2026 4:41 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS, in partnership with Charlotte Technical College, hosted its first ever Signing Day Ceremony on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, recognizing local students pursuing careers in fire and emergency medical services.
May 19, 2026 2:06 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 offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe forms of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately helping save lives and improve patient outcomes across the community.
