941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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.
Dec. 10, 2025 9:58 am
Charlotte County Animal Control, in coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, has issued a 30-day rabies alert following confirmation that a bat in the McKee Street/Bennett Drive area of Port Charlotte tested positive for rabies.
Dec. 9, 2025 2:56 pm
The Charlotte County Commission has imposed a ban on all outdoor open burning, including the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers, due to ongoing drought conditions and increased fire risk.
Dec. 2, 2025 8:46 am
Charlotte County Public Safety invites you to our 26th annual Santa Pancake Breakfast from 9–11 a.m. on Dec. 23 in the parking lot of the Charlotte County Public Safety Building, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast sponsored by HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, meet Santa when he arrives on a fire engine at 9:30 a.m., and take part in photos with Santa, children’s activities, live Christmas music, and demonstrations by Charlotte County Fire & EMS. Families can also explore equipment displays from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, Utilities, and other county departments.
