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Estero Fire Rescue Estero Fire Rescue - Emergency and medical services in Estero, Florida. This site is not monitored. Established in 1964, Estero Fire Rescue covers 56 sq.

miles in southern Lee County, Florida. A career department, EFR provides the highest level of emergency, medical and educational services to residents and visitors to Estero. Want to learn more? Visit www.esterofire.org
This site is not monitored. Call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency.

🌊 Tuesday night, our Estero Fire Cadets took their training to the pool at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point!Cadets practiced ...
10/15/2026

🌊 Tuesday night, our Estero Fire Cadets took their training to the pool at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point!

Cadets practiced water rescue rope throwing and bunker gear survival skills in the pool, gaining valuable experience and building confidence in the water.

A huge thank you to Hyatt Regency Coconut Point for being such a generous host and supporting our cadet program. We appreciate the opportunity to give our cadets this hands-on training!

Have someone ages 13–18 interested in joining the Estero Fire Cadets? Contact Clint Skelton at [email protected] to learn more!

🚨 USAR Task Force 6 DeploysMembers of USAR Task Force 6 departed Lee County this morning at approximately 7:15 a.m., wit...
10/08/2026

🚨 USAR Task Force 6 Deploys

Members of USAR Task Force 6 departed Lee County this morning at approximately 7:15 a.m., with 34 members on the deployment roster, including two members of Estero Fire Rescue.

The Task Force, made up of highly trained personnel from multiple agencies throughout Southwest Florida, is heading to Florida’s Panhandle in preparation for the potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias.

These dedicated men and women are prepared to assist communities in need and provide specialized emergency response and search-and-rescue capabilities if called upon.

We are proud to have two Estero Fire Rescue members representing EFR as part of this regional team, and we wish the entire Task Force a safe deployment.

Ready to respond. Ready to serve.

This week EFR welcomed 5 new Firefighter/EMTs to our organization. They will complete a 7 week orientation and then you...
10/08/2026

This week EFR welcomed 5 new Firefighter/EMTs to our organization. They will complete a 7 week orientation and then you will see them at the stations! Pictured left to right Adam Johnson, Marcus Duma, Bryce Duross, Caleb Martos and John Spear

When fire breaks out, every second matters.Estero Fire Rescue crews responded alongside San Carlos Park Fire District to...
10/06/2026

When fire breaks out, every second matters.

Estero Fire Rescue crews responded alongside San Carlos Park Fire District to this vehicle fire at Florida Gulf Coast University. Thanks to a student’s quick decision to call 911 and the coordinated response of firefighters from both agencies, the fire was quickly brought under control and further damage was prevented.

We appreciate our partnership with San Carlos Park Fire District and the teamwork that allows us to work together when our communities need us most.

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately and alert others in the area.

Estero Fire Rescue and Sparky The Fire Dog want to remind you to charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or f...
10/06/2026

Estero Fire Rescue and Sparky The Fire Dog want to remind you to charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds,
couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can
cause a battery to overheat. For more info: fpw.org.

Charge into fire safety for Fire Prevention Week with Sparky The Fire Dog ! Use the cord and charger that came with your...
10/05/2026

Charge into fire safety for Fire Prevention Week with Sparky The Fire Dog ! Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. For more info:
fpw.org.

Estero Fire Rescue is teaming up with NFPA and Sparky The Fire Dog topromote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, Octobe...
10/05/2026

Estero Fire Rescue is teaming up with NFPA and Sparky The Fire Dog to
promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Charge
into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread
the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery
fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every
time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.

This week, Estero Fire Rescue had the opportunity to host “One Bad Tour” presented by Proactive Rescue Operations at the...
10/04/2026

This week, Estero Fire Rescue had the opportunity to host “One Bad Tour” presented by Proactive Rescue Operations at the Estero Fire Rescue Training Center.

Firefighters traveled from across the country to participate in this 24-hour class, built around realistic, high-stress scenarios that challenge firefighters’ skills, decision-making, teamwork, and ability to perform when conditions are at their worst.

When we designed our training center, our vision went beyond meeting the training needs of Estero Fire Rescue and our surrounding departments. We wanted to create a destination for great training — a facility where nationally recognized instructors and training groups would want to come teach.

That allows our local firefighters to attend national-level training right here in Southwest Florida without the added expense of travel or additional time away from their families.

Yesterday, Estero Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire and discovered an e-bike that had caught fire. The e-bi...
10/01/2026

Yesterday, Estero Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire and discovered an e-bike that had caught fire. The e-bike’s battery overheated and began sparking, ultimately causing the fire.

San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District also responded. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent further damage.

This incident is an important reminder about the potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries. These batteries power many of the devices we use every day, including e-bikes, scooters, phones, laptops, and other rechargeable products. While they offer many advantages, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode when damaged, improperly charged, exposed to extreme temperatures, or otherwise compromised.

A lithium-ion battery can experience a dangerous condition known as thermal runaway, in which a rapidly increasing temperature can lead to fire.

Help reduce the risk:
🔥Use the charger designed for your device and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
🔥Don't use batteries or chargers that are damaged or show signs of overheating.
🔥Avoid charging batteries near exits or where they could block your way out.
🔥Keep batteries away from extreme heat and direct sunlight.
🔥Never ignore signs of a battery problem, such as swelling, unusual heat, leaking, odors, or hissing sounds.
🔥If a battery begins smoking or catches fire, get outside and call 911.
🔥Most importantly, call 911 as soon as you discover a fire or emergency.

Yesterday's quick 911 call allowed firefighters to respond rapidly and get the fire under control.

A fast call. A fast response. A safer outcome.

Estero Fire Rescue is committed to helping our community understand the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and how to use them safely.
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21500 Three Oaks Pkwy
Estero, FL
33928

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+12393908000

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