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.
March 6, 2026 3:34 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Lieutenant Jefferson Mendel has been named the 2025 Career Firefighter of the Year by Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia.
March 4, 2026 1:20 pm
Firefighters from Charlotte County Fire & EMS will take to the streets March 6-8, 2026, for the annual Fill the Boot campaign, collecting funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Firefighters will be stationed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the U.S. 41 & Cochran Blvd. intersection and the Jones Loop Road & Taylor Road intersection.
Feb. 18, 2026 8:55 am
Charlotte County is implementing school zone speed enforcement cameras to enhance safety. The first phase of the program will go live on Feb. 27, 2026.
