OUR MISSION
We exist to exceed the expectations of our community by protecting lives and property through exemplary emergency response, community risk reduction, and public outreach.
For our Patrons with Disabilities
Our web site is under regular revision to ensure ADA compliance. If you use assistive technology (such as a Braille reader, a screen reader, or TTY) and the format of any material on this website interferes with your ability to access information, please contact us. To enable us to respond in a manner most helpful to you, please indicate the nature of your accessibility problem, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the web address of the requested material, and your contact information.
Users who need accessibility assistance can also contact us by phone through the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY/Voice communication.
Plan, Prep, & Pass-it-on! Approximately half of Bonita's homes have seasonal residents! If you're preparing your family and home for your departure, please be sure to properly secure your lithium-ion batteries! Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.
Before you head home, disconnect the battery from the outlet and the device it's intended to charge. Store the battery in a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight, heat, humidity, and water. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Last week, the Myerlee Gardens community received valuable training from Community Relations Specialist Megan Contreras and Fire Inspector Zack Van Dyck. The training focused on teaching residents how to correctly utilize a fire extinguisher, along with a brief presentation about the function and significance of a Knox Box. The class utilized our new fire extinguisher simulator for the first time, and it was a huge success. Attendees were able to physically interact with the fire extinguisher and extinguish a simulated fire, providing them with practical experience and knowledge that could be extremely helpful if a small fire breaks out and they are present.
If you would like to schedule a fire extinguisher program for your community and/or business, visit our website ionafiredistrict.com to submit your request. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Looking for ways to keep your kids busy during spring break? Well, how about giving your kiddos the opportunity to be a firefighter for a day at home!
Below is our Junior Firefighter Circuit created by Lt. Mike Porter!
These physical events mimic what a firefighter has to do when dispatched to a fire. The pictures below are in order of how the workout should be done with educational facts you can share with your little ones.
Have a fun and safe workout & always have a parent or guardian supervise! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
This is a super cute idea!!!!
Your IMFD firefighters are helping our community relations specialist assemble more than 1,500 goodie bags for our upcoming summer safety campaign. The primary objective of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness and educate parents about the importance of pool and swim safety as well as drowning prevention. The bags will be distributed to parents who have a child enrolled, aged 5 years and younger, in any of the district's schools or daycares. The bags will only be given to the schools directly as we have been working with them to do this project. All children have already been accounted for. The bags will come in both English and Spanish.
The IMFD firefighters are committed to providing the necessary resources and tools to ensure that parents are well-equipped to keep their young ones safe during the summer season.
The goal of this initiative is to distribute these bags to parents well before the Memorial Day weekend, which typically marks the start of the summer season.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death among children ages 1-4.
Some steps you can take:
Fence In Your Pool: One of the best layers of protection is 4-sided fencing with a self-closing, self-latching gate around all pools and spas.
We must prevent young children from being able to get near the water if an adult isn’t nearby.
Designate a Water Watcher: Supervision is one of the most important steps you can take to keep children safer in and around the water. Designate a Water Watcher – this is an adult, whose only job is to watch children when they’re in the pool. It’s important that the Water Watcher is not distracted by texting or phone calls. Never leave a child unattended by the water. Teach them to ask permission to go swimming.
Teach Kids to Swim: While supervision is critical, it is also important for children to learn how to swim. Kids who can’t swim face a much higher risk of drowning, so sign your children up for swimming lessons. Swim lessons are a life-saving skill.
Learn CPR: When your children are learning how to swim, it is important for you to learn CPR. In case of an emergency, bystander CPR can often make a big difference while you’re waiting for first responders to arrive at the scene. Contact our Community Relations Coordinator Megan Contreras to sign up for a FREE CPR class at [email protected]
Check Drain Covers: Finally, regardless of whether you’re swimming in your home pool, or visiting a public pool, be sure that all drain covers are not loose or broken. Drains should be “VGB compliant,” which means they meet safety standards. If you own a pool and you’re not sure about the safety of your drain covers, a pool technician can let you know.
Every year, the theme of our summer safety campaign changes. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
IMFD firefighters, along with South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District, took part in a training program conducted at Station 74 which focused on apparatus operations. This course is approved by the state of Florida and is an important part of the curriculum necessary for their state pump operator certification. The training was developed and presented by two experienced Lieutenants, Dave Hinton and Mike Quilty. Their expertise and skills were instrumental in designing and delivering this comprehensive training program ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
It's unbelievable that almost six months have passed since Hurricane Ian devastated Lee County and left a lasting impact on the area. Yesterday, Division Chief Diana Hernden and Lieutenant Jason Lambert had a conversation with Taylor Petras WINK News about the hurricane, with a focus on its impact on mental health. The story is expected to air on March 28, which marks the six-month anniversary of the storm.
“Having that last FaceTime with my kids, it was really hard to hold it together before we lost communication. We prioritize mental health very strongly, not just during storm. We were making sure they were taking care of their mental and physical health,” said Diana Hernden, Division Chief of EMS & Health/Safety.
“By nature, we are public servants. It’s in our blood. When you’re told you can’t go out there because of the circumstances and you know people need you, it’s hard,” said Lt. Jason Lambert. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook