Apr 4, 2008 | News Releases
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.
Apr 3, 2008 | News Releases
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...
Apr 3, 2008 | News Releases
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...
Mar 27, 2008 | News Releases
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...
Mar 13, 2008 | News Releases
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...
Mar 12, 2008 | News Releases
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...
