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Emergency Operations Division (EOD)
provide the residents of Fort Myers Beach Fire
Control District with fire suppression and
protection, emergency rescue capabilities, and
emergency medical first responder services.
FMBFCD strives to provide the most
efficient and professional response to the
broadest range of emergency incidents by making
every unit and its crew capable of initiating
lifesaving action at any emergency.
Emergency Operations Division (EOD)
coordinates and provides advanced and basic life
support for medical emergencies; is tasked with
confining and extinguishing structure, vehicle,
brush and trash fires; as well as special
operations such as vehicle extrication, water
rescue and technical rescue for members of our
community.
All fire suppression vehicles are
equipped to respond to medical emergencies with
firefighters who are also emergency medical
responders, and all medical rescue transport
vehicles carry specialized equipment that
enables paramedic firefighter crewmembers to
support suppression efforts or conduct search
and rescue activities at any fire incident.
The Emergency Operation Division
(EOD) is responsible for providing Pre-hospital
Emergency Medical care and transportation for
ill and injured residents and visitors in the
District. This is accomplished through well
trained Paramedics and EMT's, using state of the
art equipment and medical protocols.
The District’s thorough in-service
training program ensures that all firefighters
maintain exceptional performance levels in both
firefighting and emergency medical tactics,
regardless of unit assignment.
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