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The 2017 totals for Florida Fire Incidents have been tallied and we’d like to share some statistics with you. In 2017 there were a total of 52,895 fires and a total of 2,042,876 EMS and other emergency calls across the state. Lee County was responsible for responding to 1,864 of the total fires and 63,307 of the EMS and emergency calls. With these numbers it is easy to see how in Florida a fire department responds every 22 seconds to an EMS call which occurs every 29 seconds or a fire which occurs every 8 minutes and 7 seconds.

These numbers are encouraging and I must commend Florida and San Carlos Park Fire District’s Fire Prevention staff for their work towards reducing the number of fires that occur in our great state.  Education and inspection have led to smoke alarms being present in 37 percent of reported structure fires with 51 percent of those operational. Unfortunately, 42 percent of the structure fires did not have a smoke alarm present.  Please remember, not all fires are preventable but a working smoke alarm can alert you in time to save your life and the lives of the ones you hold most dear.  Take the time this month, and each month thereafter to assure your smoke alarm is in working order.  If you need assistance installing or checking smoke alarms in your home please contact San Carlos Park Fire District at 239-267-7525.

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Sign up today for the 1st Annual Brotherhood Ride Poker Tournament! Visit the link below for registration information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-brotherhood-ride-poker-tournament-tickets-53446867018

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

-Entry into poker tournament

-Meal provided by Mission BBQ

-Beverage

*$1,000 CASH PRIZE FOR 1ST PLACE!!!! There are also some great raffle prizes and silent auction items. Some of those will be Dinner at the Firehouse, Shooting with the Sheriff, Florida Everblades tickets, golf for four at several different course from Cape Coral to Naples, Wine Tasting, and many other gift certificates!

All proceeds raised from the Poker Tournament will go directly to the families of the fallen.

The Brotherhood Ride is a team made up of firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel, who ride bicycles to honor those who have died the past year in the line of duty. They ride on or near the anniversary of their death to show the families, friends, coworkers, and community that they will never be forgotten.

The team has traveled on bicycles over 8,000 miles, through sixteen states, have been hosted by over forty Elks Lodges nationwide and assisted by countless emergency first responders who have shown the true meaning of Brotherhood.

Through year-round fundraising efforts, the Brotherhood Ride has been able to honor the memory of fallen heroes and provide emotional and financial support to their families. Past Brotherhood Rides, they have honored their fallen brothers and sisters from SC, TX, NY, FL, TN, VA, PA, NJ, CT and MA and are very proud to have donated over $400,000.00 to the families left behind.

In 2019 the team will be riding for their local fallen heroes, Camelo Jr. and Jobbers-Miller, so it hits very close to home and we’d like to raise all of the funds we can for their families and unfortunately many more.