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Public Safety

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.


Public Safety Director - Jason Fair

Jason Fair

Public Safety Director

Jason Fair serves as the director of Public Safety and the Fire Chief of Charlotte County Fire & EMS.

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Department News

Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group Public Meeting April 4

Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group Public Meeting April 4

March 20, 2024 3:22 pm

The Charlotte County/Punta Gorda Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will hold one of its yearly public meetings at 2:30 p.m. on April 4. The meeting will be held in the Emergency Operations Center at the Charlotte County Public Safety Building, 26571 Airport Road., Punta Gorda, FL, 33982.

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County Warns Public about a Potential EMS Billing Scam

County Warns Public about a Potential EMS Billing Scam

March 19, 2024 3:55 pm

Charlotte County cautions residents against providing credit card, bank, or other personal information to callers claiming to represent EMS billing or other county departments.

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Spring Training Congestion on S.R. 776

Spring Training Congestion on S.R. 776

March 9, 2024 2:01 pm

Charlotte County reminds motorists to be aware of potential traffic congestion on State Road 776 in the vicinity of the Charlotte Sports Park before, during and after Tampa Bay Rays spring training games.

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