Public Safety in Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, Florida

On January 13, 2026, the Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District responded to a structure fire at 4491 Cutlass Drive, Captiva, Florida. The incident was a rekindle of a previously involved three-story residential structure...

FEMA is disbursing federal disaster recovery funds totaling approximately $64,695 to the Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District for damage suffered on April 11, 2026. Seven separate damage claims cover fire station flooding, gym building and garage contents, roll-up doors, a lift station, apparatus, gym shack contents, and protective gear...

The Upper Captiva Fire & Rescue District held a regular meeting on January 16, 2026, where commissioners discussed a devastating fire at 4491 Cutlass Lane that occurred on January 13, 2026. Chief Jesse Cottrell presented a preliminary after-action report detailing the fire's cause (golf cart charging under the house), the re-ignition in the attic, and critical questions about scene monitoring, equipment failures (a cracked pump in the tanker truck), and prevention measures...

The Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District will hold a regular board meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 a. m...

This is a public safety education flyer from the Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District about lithium-ion battery safety. The flyer explains that lithium-ion batteries power many devices like smartphones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, and toys, and can catch fire or explode if damaged or used incorrectly...

The Upper Captiva Fire District Chief reports operations for April 2026: the district responded to 31 emergency and non-emergency calls and hired 4 new employees (2 paramedics, 2 EMTs), bringing staff to 37. Equipment improvements include a newly installed boat motor, a pump under construction for $10,149...