Retirement of First Firefighter
Estero Fire Rescue is proud to announce the retirement of its first paid firefighter, Lt. David Ott, with 26 years of service to the Estero community. Lt. Ott joined Estero Fire Rescue as a volunteer in 1982 and...
Estero Fire Rescue Gives Back
Members of the Estero Fire Rescue Firefighter Charity Calendar gave big last night. Firefighters joined members of Partners for Breast Cancer Care at their monthly meeting to present a check to them in the amount of $7,500.00, proceeds from the first annual Estero...
Estero Fire Rescue Canine Achieves State Certification
Estero Fire Rescue Firefighter Chris Martin and his canine partner Luther recently passed rigorous state testing to become a certified search and rescue team for Florida Task Force 6 Urban Search and Rescue. Florida Task Force 6 is a state search and rescue team...
Annual Fight For Air Climb
What a weekend it was in downtown Ft Myers! The 2nd Annual Fight For Air Climb took place downtown at Ft Myers High Point Condos on Saturday April 30th. Sponsored by the American Lung Association, the Fight for Air Climb is a fundraiser to bring much needed money and...
EFR Announces Annual Awards
Estero Fire Rescue recently held its annual awards banquet to honor those that have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Nominated by their peers, the awards recognize outstanding performances of individuals employed by the District. Employee/Firefighter of the...
EFR Open House March 3rd, 2011
Ever wonder what goes on behind the big doors of the fire stations here in Estero? Well, here’s your chance to find out! Estero Fire Rescue will hold an open house at the Administration Complex and the adjacent Station #43 on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 11:00 am to...
Fire Boards Meet on Consolidation
Fire Boards Meet on Consolidation Fire Chiefs and the Board of Fire Commissioners from Estero Fire Rescue, Bonita Springs Fire Department and San Carlos Fire Department will meet to discuss the issue of consolidation of the three districts. The meeting will be held...
Estero Fire Rescue 2011 Chili Cookoff
Come one, come all to the 8th Annual Estero Fire Rescue Chili Cook off at Miromar Outlets on Saturday, February 12th beginning at 11:00 am! Representatives from local fire departments will serving up some of the BEST chili around. Teams will be competing for prizes...
Estero Fire Rescue Recognizes Outstanding Employees
At its monthly Board of Fire Commission Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, an outstanding employee was recognized for his commitment to their department and their community. Fire Inspector Scott Danielson began his employment with Estero Fire Rescue on April 26, 2010...
Estero Fire Rescue Chief Vanderbrook Chosen to Speak
Estero Fire Rescue announces that Fire Chief Scott Vanderbrook has been selected as one of five fire chief’s from across the country to address members attending the Sutphen National Sales Meeting in Dublin, Ohio. Sutphen is a major manufacturer of fire apparatus...
Estero Fire Rescue Thanked by Residents
Estero Fire Rescue Firefighters are life-savers. At least that is what William Teague and his wife will tell you. On Saturday, October 9, 2010 Barbara and William Teague met with Estero Fire Rescue Firefighters and Lee County EMS Personnel to say thank you for the...
Estero Fire Rescue 2010 Awards
EFR Recognizes Outstanding Firefighters At its monthly Board of Fire Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 12, two outstanding firefighters were recognized for their commitment to their department and their community. FF Jared Whelan was presented with the Community...