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The Board of Fire Commissioners of Estero Fire Rescue has adopted a requirement that requires all fire protection contractors to submit their reports electronically.

To schedule any of our programs, please contact Community Risk Reduction Coordinator: Jennifer Krohnfeldt jen.krohnfeldt@esterofire.org or call (239)390-8000. Heartsaver CPR/AED Heartsaver CPR AED teaches participants how to perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively on adults, children and infants, as well as how to relieve choking. Based on the latest American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Request for interpretation request form

Printable ISO Class Rating Request form

Estero Fire Rescue has adopted a requirement that requires all fire protection contractors to submit their reports electronically.

Printable Pyrotechnics and Special Effects Form

Estero Fire and Rescue offers FREE car seat and booster seat installation assistance, safety check, and guidance to ensure your child is in the correct seat for their age, height and weight. Call Estero Fire Rescue to schedule and appointment today (appointments are required). 239-390-8000

Printable Fire Flow Request Form

Fire Prevention Code require that a permit be issued for any new construction or renovation of a structure.

Roadway and entranceway required clearances for all emergency vehicles is 13'6" (NFPA 1)

How Home Sprinklers Work The system consists of a series of piping connected to the water source and supplying the sprinkler heads throughout the home. Each residential sprinkler head is equipped with a heat sensor set to break at a prescribed temperature  (usually 135 – 145 degrees Fahrenheit). When heat from a fire causes the sensor to reach this temperature, the sensor breaks away. The sensor holds back a plug in the sprinkler head, which is forced out by the water pressu

The Lee County Fire Marshals have passed a uniform policy for the installation of Public Safety Radio Frequency Enhancement Technology. Radio frequency signal enhancement is required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. The policy outlines procedures for permitting, testing and installation of all radio frequency technology in our county. Any questions about this policy should be addressed to EFR Prevention.

Estero Fire Rescue recently added a mobile light and air unit to its fleet with the help of a grant from the Department of Homeland...

What is a hurricane? A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm that measures several hundred miles in diameter. Hurricanes have two main...

On September 10, 2008, the Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously appointed Scott Vanderbrook to the position of Fire Chief.  Chief Vanderbrook has served as Interim Fire Chief since May 2, 2008. Chief Vanderbrook was born and raised in Newark, a small town in upstate New York. He started his fire career as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 18 and belonged to the Deluge Hose Company as part of the Newark Volunteer Fire Department. In 1989, Chief Vanderbrook moved to Flor

Estero Fire Rescue is proud to offer many services to the community, one of which includes a “sharps” disposal program.  “Sharps” include...

Estero Fire Rescue is proud to announce that Fire Station 45, located at 187743 Corkscrew Road is open to serve the public. Please note that this station is manned 24hours a day by paid professional firefighters.

The primary goal of the Prevention division is to ensure the safety and well being of our residents, visitors and firefighters through inspections of new construction and routine inspections of commercial and multi-family residential properties.