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Sending every ounce of love we have to our brothers and sisters at South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District. We mourn the loss of Firefighter McCarty with you and stand beside you in this time of grief.
We encourage everyone reading this to follow this very powerful message from South Trail Fire: “We also want to take this moment to emphasize the importance of mental health wellness, especially within the first responder community. We urge anyone who is struggling to reach out, and all of us to reach in to check on each other.”May 22, 2025
We are heartbroken to confirm the death of one of our firefighters, Firefighter/EMT Michael “Mike” McCarty. He was found deceased in his home yesterday, May 21, 2025, after a house fire off Caloosa Trace Circle.
At this time, Lee County Sheriff's Office in cooperation with Bureau of Fire Arson Explosives Investigations, is conducting an active death investigation and we are fully cooperating with their efforts. Out of respect for Mike’s family, the South Trail Fire & Rescue family, and to maintain the integrity of the investigation, we are not releasing further details at this time.
This is a devastating unexpected loss for our department, and our love and strength are with his family, friends, and fellow firefighters. He was a valued member of our family and dedicated his life to serving others. We ask for privacy and compassion during this difficult time. Any media inquiries related to the investigation should be directed at the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
We also want to take this moment to emphasize the importance of mental health wellness, especially within the first responder community. We urge anyone who is struggling to reach out, and all of us to reach in to check on each other.
Firefighter/EMT Michael “Mike” McCarty, date of hire with South Trail Fire & Rescue, July 11, 2002. He was also currently employed with the Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District. He started his career as a firefighter with the City of Fort Myers Fire Department, September 2000 – July 2002. He also served in the United States Marine Corps. ... See MoreSee Less
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Imagine if there weren’t cheating home wreckers in the world. Rip Mike. You deserved better.
It was a meaningful week at IMFD as we hosted the Cancer Prevention Seminar for Women in the Fire Service.
Fire Marshal Jackielou Mozes shared her powerful cancer journey, and we were honored to welcome women from across the region for a meaningful discussion on prevention, screening, and research.
Huge thanks to Division Chief Diana Hernden, who oversees Health and Safety, for organizing this impactful event, and to the Firefighter Cancer Initiative for leading the charge in firefighter wellness.
#womeninfire #cancerprevention #IMFD #firefighterhealth #firestrong #LeadershipMatters ... See MoreSee Less
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Well done Diana.
This week, Station 74 proudly hosted a week-long Honor Guard class, presented by the Honor Guard Training Institute.
With support from Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens, who generously provided serviced areas for training, members from 9 different agencies across Southwest Florida came together to refine their ceremonial skills.
Training included marching drills, flag placement, ceremonial history, rules and regulations, and
the proper execution of formal honors.
IMFD Honor Guard participants:
Lt. Hinton
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Strong work Iona McGregor Fire District continuing the Honor and Traditions of the Fire Service!