941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.
Charlotte County Public Safety comprises 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.
June 20, 2026 7:36 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has placed Engine 15, the apparatus assigned to Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.'s last station, on display outside Fire & EMS Headquarters at 26571 Airport Road in Punta Gorda.
June 19, 2026 4:00 pm
Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores issues a statement regarding the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.
June 18, 2026 4:03 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS solemnly announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, 2026 following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.
