Move to the Right for Sirens and Lights
If you or someone you love is in need of emergency assistance, you want help to get there right away. Did you know that there’s one thing everyone can do to help the firefighters provide this emergency assistance as quickly as possible? It’s as simple as Moving to the...
Fraud Alert: Phone Solicitations
Estero Fire Rescue Doesn't Call for Money FRAUD ALERT: Estero Fire Rescue is NOT affiliated with any organization that calls to solicit funds from residents. Reports have come in of an organization called the Firefighters Benevolent Fund calling homes and asking for...
Hand Sanitizer FAQs
Hand Sanitizers Frequently Asked Questions Do hand sanitizers reduce the spread of bacteria and disease? Yes! Studies have shown they are effective in reducing the spread of illness in households, elementary schools and in university dormitories. Can hand sanitizers...
Estero Fire Rescue goes GREEN for Children of Fallen Firefighters
Estero firefighters are giving the shirts off their backs ~ literally! The 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day T-Shirt Fundraiser from Estero Fire Rescue kicked off today with Estero Firefighters wearing a different uniform. For the next three days, EFR Firefighters will...
Estero Fire Rescue Administration Building Open House 2008
Estero Fire Rescue held a Dedication Ceremony and Open House at the new Administration Complex on Saturday, October 4th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Administration Complex, located at 21500 Three Oaks Parkway (just south of the intersection at Corkscrew Road), was...
Nuisance Alarm Policy
On Tuesday, August 12, 2008 the Board of Commissioners for Estero Fire Rescue approved changes to the District’s Nuisance Alarm Resolution. This letter is being provided to you in order keep our customers informed and to help you avoid Nuisance Fire Alarms. These...
Firefighter Injured In Fall
An Estero Fire Rescue Firefighter was injured earlier today. Lt. Scott Labree was injured in a 40 ft fall while training. Lt. Labree was flown to Lee Memorial Hospital in stable condition. There are no further details at this time.
April Crash Blocks Traffic
Mid-Morning Crash in Estero A mid-morning crash on US 41 blocked two lanes of traffic and tied up commuters in Estero. The two car crash occurred at approximately 9:15 am on southbound US 41 at the entrance to Pelican Sound, involving a small Ford pick up truck and a...
EFR Honors Residents For AED Save
Two Estero residents have a lot to be thankful for, in large part to the presence of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and some well trained friends. On March 12, 2008 a gentleman collapsed on the tennis court at Riverwoods Plantation in sudden cardiac...
Estero Fire Rescue Supports MDA Fill the Boot Fund Raiser
Fill-the-Boot for MDA Estero Firefighters will take to the streets for the annual “Fill-the-Boot” campaign to support muscular dystrophy patients and their families. Firefighters this year are looking to exceed last year’s donation amount of $21,200, the largest...
Smoke Alarm Saves Residents
A working smoke alarm gave the occupants of a burning Estero home time to evacuate. Estero Fire Rescue responded to a call at 9:10 pm on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 20081 Wolfel Trail located in the Breckenridge subdivision. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke...
Estero Fire Rescue Improves Fire Protection Rating
Estero Fire Rescue is working to keep the cost of insurance for fire protection under control. Recently, the department was awarded a Public Protection Classification (PPC) of 3 in developed areas of Estero. One measurement of the capacity of a fire service to protect...