The Fire Bureau, under Chief Fire Officer Jim McEvoy, is a combination of Fire Operations Division and Fire Prevention Division. Fire Operations Division is primarily responsible for fire suppression and response to medical emergencies. Operations also responds to incidents involving technical rescue operations, hazardous material incidents, and public service requests. Fire Operations responded to 4648 incidents during 2005.Fire Prevention Division is primarily responsible for conducting fire and life safety inspections and delivering quality public education programs. The Fire Bureau consists of (37) Firefighters, (12) Lieutenants, (5) Battalion Chiefs, (1) Chief Fire Officer, (1) Administrative Assistant, (4) Fire Inspectors, (1) Prevention Specialist and (3) Fire Stations.

The Department has also implemented an Emergency Services Unit for mitigation of confined space incidents, underwater rescue/recovery, and high angle rope rescue. Two Advanced Life Support engines currently offer paramedic services from Fire Stations One and Two.

The support of the labor organization has been pivotal in the delivery of quality service to the citizens. Local 2174 of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the City of Naples have forged a relationship that serves as a positive role model throughout the City.

Fire Bureau can be reached at 239-213-4900, or by e-mail at fire@naplesgov.com or by US mail:

City of Naples Bureau of Fire
355 Riverside Circle
Naples, FL 34102