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.

Jason Fair

Public Safety Director

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

Publications

Disaster Guide

Department Staff

Jason Fair Public Safety Director

Patrick Fuller Emergency Management Director

Department News

Charlotte County Offices, Facilities Closed Thursday, Friday

Sep. 25, 2024 3:15 pm

Charlotte County offices and facilities and the Charlotte County Tax Collector offices will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27 due to Hurricane Helene. Charlotte County mini-transfer facilities and the landfill will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26.

County Garbage Pickup Suspended

Sep. 25, 2024 11:53 am

Curbside collection will not occur Thursday, Sept. 26. Curbside collection will tentatively resume Friday, Sept. 27 for Thursday pickups, and Saturday for Friday pickups. Please wait to put carts out for collection until Friday morning.