When a Hurricane Strikes, Prepare for Fire and Other Dangers Iona McGregor Fire District — Are you prepared? The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1. Make a plan now to… Continue Reading
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JOB POST
IONA McGREGOR FIRE DISTRICT 6061 SOUTH POINTE BLVD FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33919 JOB POSTING … Continue Reading JOB POST
New Community Relations & Education Coordinator
Welcome! Meet Megan Contreras, our new Community Relations Public Education Coordinator. Megan is a graduate of San Diego State University. She received her bachelor’s degree in… Continue Reading New Community Relations & Education Coordinator
We were there to help.. but more is needed
BAY COUNTY, Fla. – It’s been 7 weeks since Hurricane Michael hit the Panhandle, and the area still needs help. Although we’ve dropped out of the eye of the national… Continue Reading We were there to help.. but more is needed
DECON… not just for victims anymore
The increased risks of several types of cancer are well recognized throughout the fire service. Carcinogens as byproducts of combustion enter firefighters’ skin through PPE penetration, cross transfer from PPE… Continue Reading DECON… not just for victims anymore
CELEBRATING OUR OWN
Tuesday evening May 15th, Iona McGregor Fire District recognized several of our own for their dedication, years of service and achievements. Chief Howard added to our ranks our newest “Honorary… Continue Reading CELEBRATING OUR OWN
An opportunity to serve… and give thanks!
Whatcha think? The date was May 21st/22nd early morning on C-shift. Fire fighters were awaken from their sleep after a car accident occurred just down the street from their station!… Continue Reading An opportunity to serve… and give thanks!
We hope our senior population knows we care about their safety…
Fire service professionals recognize the elevated risks faced by older adults, and NFPA®’s innovative video starring Tom Bosley helps you deliver solutions to the community. We hope to teach seniors practical strategies for avoiding fires and falls — leading causes of preventable injuries for seniors.” Continue Reading We hope our senior population knows we care about their safety…
… Using Space Heaters to supplement your home heating this year?
How to Use a Space Heater Safely Half of all home heating fires happen during the months of December, January, and February. Our experts, as well as the pros at… Continue Reading … Using Space Heaters to supplement your home heating this year?
The New Reality for Firefighters…
The world we live in today has changed the face of what it is to be a firefighter. In the photos below firefighters from the Iona McGregor Fire District took… Continue Reading The New Reality for Firefighters…
