Role of operations

The Operations squad utilizes the majority of Estero Fire Rescue’s resources, and is charged with delivering the majority of Estero Fire Rescue’s core services.

The Operations program includes the suppression of fires, emergency medical response, technical rescue, and other emergency mitigation. Operations employees spend a great deal of time in training, keeping their skills at the highest level possible.

They are also ambassadors to the community, often called upon to take part in community events and to assist in educational, life-safety presentations.

The Estero Fire District is protected by three shifts of operations personnel. Each shift works 24 hours and is off 48 hours. The Battalion Chiefs oversee the shifts and answer directly to the Operations Chief. A Company Officer oversees the crews at each station and answers to the Battalion Chief

The Operations Staff

at Estero Fire Rescue

The operations staff of Estero Fire Rescue consists of men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving, and saving, others. Since the majority of the nearly 3,000 emergency responses run in the last year have been medically related, more than half of our firefighters are Paramedics, complemented by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) in the remaining positions
   
All are trained professionals who take pride in their quick, efficient responses to emergency situations. While the quality of service from Estero Fire Rescue has often exceeded the expectations of the community, the operations staff of EFR is always training to improve their ability to provide emergency services even more!