Announcement
The Independent Special Fire Control Districts of Fort Myers Beach and Iona McGregor jointly announce their intention to retain professional consultation services to conduct a study to determine if a merger of the two districts may be operationally and financially beneficial to the taxpayers of both the Fort Myers Beach and Iona McGregor Fire Control Districts.
Lee County Utilities has rescinded a precautionary Boil Water Notice to 475 residences in south Fort Myers on Overlook Drive and its adjacent side streets.
Bacterial testing has shown the drinking water is safe and residents may now resume usual use of their water without the need to boil it.
The precautionary notice had been in place since Tuesday, March 12. Utility service was interrupted due to an emergency repair of a fire hydrant and broken valve. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight, A-shift crews responded to an apartment complex off Summerlin Rd. in reference to a small fire which started in a bathroom vent. Firefighters were able to extinguish it quickly.
The Red Cross is assisting the resident due to damage in the unit.
Thanks to Lee County Public Safety & Fort Myers Beach Fire District for assisting. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great work 👏👏
A brief water outage is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in south Fort Myers on Overlook Drive due to an emergency fire hydrant repair. The outage also applies to the adjacent streets. A Boil Water Notice will take effect Tuesday once water service is restored and is expected to last 48 to 72 hours. Monitor here to know when it’s rescinded. Click here to learn more about the impacted area: bit.ly/3Pist3s. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust TIPS Matching Grant Program provides matching funds of up to $5,000 to Preferred members. We are thankful to be a 2024 TIPS award recipient.
Funds will be used to offset the cost of personal protective equipment, specifically bunker gear, that is essential to the protection of firefighters from the hazards of fire and emergency response. Bunker gear has a lifespan of 10 years and must be replaced to maintain the protective capacity in accordance with national standards. ... See MoreSee Less
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Training topic: Vehicle Extrication Co-Op Training
Scenario: Multi-car pile up
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The residents of Hawaiian South Condos dropped off a home-cooked meal to Station 74 as a way to thank our firefighters for the work they do in our community!
A big thanks to the residents for their kindness and for fueling our crew with delicious food for their shift! ... See MoreSee Less
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