Tag: Boca Grande Fire Department

Lithium batteries and salt cause extra fire risk

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, local fire departments, including the Boca Grande Fire Department, are responding to alarms relating to lithium batteries. When exposed to water, these...

BGFD fights ‘forever chemicals’ gear

Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The Boca Grande Fire Department is attempting to reduce this risk by raising money for new turnout gear that is free from “forever chemicals”...

Boca Grande Fire Control District sets 2025 budget, tax levy

September 19, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 19 to approve the budget and tax increase. The budget is for Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025, and expenditures...

Boca Grande Fire Department TRIM meeting Wednesday

September 12, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department will hold a public hearing to decide on a proposed tax increase and budget at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the fire department. The proposed operating...

Boca Bay hosts Fire Department, Fish & Wildlife for water safety training this week

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Boca Grande Fire Department is preparing for any water-related emergencies that may accompany the festivities. Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday Aug....

Fire Department training at Innlet

August 22, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

The Boca Grande Fire Department got permission to use The Innlet for training last week. Photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 13, groups of firefighters ran through drills outside and upstairs at the...

Inn summer camp visits the fire department

The kids from Gasparilla Inn summer camp visited the Boca Grande Fire Department last Wednesday, Aug. 2. Firefighter Dean Esposito showed the kids around the department, and they got to check...

Boca Grande Fire Department wins Florida Press award for public service project

August 8, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, along with BGFD and Auxcomm staff, won second place at the Florida Press Association’s 2024 Weekly Newspaper Contest for a service project under the...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Front line voice for island first responders, Julie Brooks

Julie Brooks is the voice you hear on the phone when you call the Boca Grande Fire Department’s non-emergency number. She is the administrative assistant to the chief, as well as to anyone in the...

Marine rescue system MERT assists with boaters in distress

When marine emergencies require a multi-agency approach, Lee County’s Marine Emergency Response Team, or MERT, provides vital communication among agencies. On June 22, there were multiple...