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SCPFD would like to congratulate our 2023 Firefighter of the Year Firefighter Blake Parnell

Firefighter Parnell was nominated for his selflessness, positive attitude, and willingness to help others succeed. His supervisors praised him as a self-starter, a mentor to new employees, skilled in EMS, and one who fosters strong morale. His peers outlined his positive attitude in daily duties, efforts in charitable events and community relations, and selflessness. Firefighter Parnell was commended over and over for helping others achieve their goals and for giving his time both on and off duty to ensure his fellow firefighters’ success.

SCPFD would like to congratulate our 2023 District Employee of the Year Fire Inspector Aaron Stritenberger.

Inspector Stritenberger was nominated for his continuous effort and commitment to the success of our Fire Prevention Division. Stritenberger has grown professionally throughout his career with advancements in his education and certifications, including working towards his Fire Investigator Certification. In the past year he has been invaluable in the successful implementation of the new fire inspection software and has taken on a larger role in new construction inspections.

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San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Repost July 6, 2023

Internal/External Posting

Receptionist/Data Entry: $30,370.00 starting salary. Position is 40 hours per week and works under the direction of the Fire Chief. He/she will do secretarial and clerical work involving delegated administrative duties from Supervisors. Duties may involve the use of independent judgment under general supervision, knowledge of Departmental procedures, regulations, and District policies. Accuracy and completeness of work is essential. Employees are frequently required to relieve other office staff of routine operational details by performing a variety of administrative tasks. The work requires exercising mature judgment and a basic knowledge of divisional relationships, programs, and goals. Additional responsibilities include coordination and resolution of a variety of assignments, effective communication with the public and all levels of District personnel to maintain effective and efficient operations. A written evaluation will be made based on work performance, attainment of Departmental objectives, observation of results, review of activities, review of written and reports and through periodic conferences with Supervisor. Graduation from an accredited High School or hold an acceptable equivalency diploma. Associate degree in related field preferred. Must have general Knowledge of information technology related systems to include but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint etc.) and other related platforms and programs. Basic experience in office machines. Minimum two (2) years secretarial/data entry training and/or experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirement. Please submit resumes to 19591 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Submission of resume deadline is noon, Friday, July 28, 2023 EOE/DFW/Veteran’ Preference

San Carlos Park Fire Protection Receptionist Job Posting 2023

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Parades, barbeques, and a night sky lit up by the colorful glow of fireworks, are all part of celebrating our nation’s independence on the Fourth of July.  Your family’s opportunity to “oooo” and “ahhh” at the magic that is a firework show are just around the corner.  Many of us will go to a community event to watch and celebrate our freedom with fireworks displays while others will stay close to home celebrating in their own way.  Either way you celebrate our nation’s independence have fun and enjoy, but always be safe and keep a close eye on your children. If a personal fireworks show is in your plans for the Fourth of July, please celebrate safely by practicing the “Three Be’s”.

Be Prepared
Before you light fireworks:

• Keep a bucket of water nearby to place all used fireworks.
• Have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks.
• Clear a level area away from things that can burn.
• Be sure everyone knows how to call 911, your address/location, and basic first aid.
• Teach your children to stop, drop, cover their face, and roll if their clothes catch fire.

Be Safe
When lighting fireworks:

• Have a designated adult light all fireworks.
• Do not allow young children to light fireworks, only adults should light fireworks.
• Use eye protection, wear safety glasses or goggles.
• Light one at a time, move away quickly and keep a safe distance until the display has finished.
• Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
• Use only outdoors, away from anything that can burn.
• To prevent injuries never point or throw fireworks at another person and never hold fireworks in your hand.

Be Responsible
After you finish:

• Dispose of fireworks properly by soaking them in water and then disposing of them in your trash.
• Duds can be dangerous; if a device does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least fifteen to twenty minutes, approach it carefully, and place it in a bucket of water.

Respect fireworks and sparklers as the great American tradition they are, but also respect the fact that they must be used with caution.  Remember, a simple sparkler can reach 1,800° Fahrenheit, which is as hot as a blow torch! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at 239-267-7525 and most importantly, have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July.

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You’re invited to the San Carlos Park 4th of July Parade! Make plans to attend and celebrate the 4th alongside your SCPFD Firefighters!

July 4th, 2023
8:30am

Those interested in participating can contact Lindsey Collins at 239-265-4412.
As always, the parade will follow the path outlined below. Please expect traffic delays in the area as a result.

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FEMA Final Public Notice Station 52

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Fort Myers, FL, March 9, 2022 – The Lee Board of County Commissioners enacted a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective immediately due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida.

The county’s ordinance bans “outdoor burning ignition sources,” including campfires, bonfires and trash burning. Grills for food and backyard fire rings are not included. Officials ask all county residents to be mindful of dry conditions and to use good judgment to mitigate potential for significant wildfires.

Extended weather forecasts are for continuing dry conditions, and there is an elevated risk of wildfires from fallen trees in undeveloped lands due to Hurricane Ian.

The Florida Forest Service offers residents information and tips at:

• Be Wildfire Ready: www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Prevention/Be-Wildfire-Ready
• Ready, Set, Go! Resources: www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Safety/Ready-Set-Go!-Resources

For the county to enact a burn ban, certain conditions must be met, including a Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) that reached or exceeds a value of 600. Lee’s index value today is a mean average of 602 out of 800. The county also coordinates with the Lee County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Florida Forest Service, both of which support the ban.

This ban does not apply to prescribed burns authorized by the Florida Forest Service, authorized public fireworks displays permitted by Lee County and other government agencies, and fireworks sales authorized by state laws.

The burn ban is accomplished by the Board adopting a State of Local Emergency. Commission Chairman Brian Hamman signed that State of Local Emergency and the burn ban after the Board of County Commissioners voted at its regularly scheduled March 7 meeting to authorize him to do so when conditions were met.

County officials will continue to monitor the drought conditions to determine how long the burn ban will be in place.

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January is Move Over Month! While majority of drivers understand to pull over for emergency vehicles approaching from behind, state law also requires vehicles to move over a lane for certain emergency and service vehicles stopped on the side of the road, or slow down if they cannot safely move over.
It’s easy to comply with Florida’s Move Over Law and to keep first responders safe:
Move Over
1. As soon as it is safe to do so, vacate the lane closest to the stationary emergency vehicle, sanitation vehicle, utility service vehicle, wrecker, or road and bridge maintenance or construction vehicle when driving on an interstate highway or other highway with two or more lanes.
2. Always signal your intention to change lanes.
3. Be prepared to allow those who are attempting to move over into the next lane.
Slow Down
1. If moving over cannot be safely accomplished, slow down to a speed that is 20 mph less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 mph or greater; or travel at 5 mph when the posted speed limit is 20 mph or less when driving on a two-lane road.

When you fail to Move Over, you put yourself and others at risk; you could crash into a vehicle or worker.