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Public Safety

Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.

Charlotte County Public Safety comprises Emergency Management, Fire & EMS, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Radio Communications, and the Public Safety Training Center. The department utilizes a highly skilled workforce to provide services to protect life and property, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.

Department News

Sales Tax Focus Group Meeting Sept. 25

Sales Tax Focus Group Meeting Sept. 25

Sep. 17, 2025 9:55 am

The Charlotte County 2026 Sales Tax Focus Group has scheduled a meeting at 3 p.m., Sept. 25.

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Charlotte County Fire & EMS Becomes Eighth Agency in Florida Recognized for Pediatric Readiness

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Becomes Eighth Agency in Florida Recognized for Pediatric Readiness

Sep. 16, 2025 4:09 pm

Charlotte County Fire & EMS has been recognized by the Florida Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership Program for achieving the criteria for the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program at the Florida PEDReady Gold Tier. This recognition makes Charlotte County Fire & EMS only the eighth agency in the state of Florida to earn this distinction.

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Traffic Advisory - Jennings Boulevard between Wadsworth Avenue and Foresman Boulevard Road Closure Sept. 17 News Image

Traffic Advisory - Jennings Boulevard between Wadsworth Avenue and Foresman Boulevard Road Closure Sept. 17

Sep. 16, 2025 11:16 am

Jennings Boulevard between Wadsworth Avenue and Foresman Boulevard will be closed 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17 for Accurate Drilling Systems to complete asphalt repairs.

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