Collier Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

09/25/2025

In Memory of Cole McGinnis

With profound sadness, we share that our brother’s son, Cole McGinnis, passed away yesterday after a courageous fight with a rare brain tumor. The family had organized the fundraiser below to help with treatment; all proceeds will now go toward funeral and remaining medical expenses.

Fundraiser Details
When: Monday, October 6, 2025 • 3:00–6:00 PM
Where: Seed to Table, 4835 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 34110
Benefitting: The McGinnis family
Extras: 50/50 raffle & community gathering to honor Cole
Cole’s family has served our community with love and dedication.

Let’s show them that the fire service family stands shoulder-to-shoulder in their time of need.

How you can help: Attend the event and invite your crews, friends.

Donate if you can—GoFundMe link will be in the comments for those who can’t attend.

On behalf of Local 1826, we offer our deepest condolences to the McGinnis family and all who loved Cole. Thank you for any support and awareness you can help provide.

05/29/2025

Southwest Florida Professional Fire Fighters are fighting to keep their brothers and sisters employed.

Southwest Florida firefighters and community members protest the potential removal of battalion chief positions at Fort Myers Beach Fire District, citing concerns about emergency response.

05/28/2025

Noah Is A Cancer Survivor & Liver Transplant Recipient.He Spent Half His Life In Hospital.He Loves The Outdoors And Is Living His Best Life!

03/16/2025

Please join us again this year to “Fill-the-Boot” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), an organization that continually makes a difference in the lives of so many. Donations go towards research to find a cure for Muscular Dystrophy, help send kids to summer camp, assist with the purchase of new wheelchairs and other necessary equipment needed by those with Muscular Dystrophy and many other things. The partnership between firefighters and the MDA is truly about saving lives, through work to find a cure for a disease that robs individuals of their quality of life.

Dates and times:

March 22nd at 0900-1300 hours "C - shift "
March 29th at 0900-1300 hours " A - shift "
April 5th at 0900-1300 hours " B-shift "

Location: Davis Blvd and Airport Pulling Road South
Staging/parking area will be Wal-greens parking lot

02/25/2025

11/04/2024

On the ballot tomorrow are two Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Commissioner seats. Al Duffy For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 2 and Nick Biondo For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 5 have dedicated their lives to serving Collier County. Our Firefighters support RE ELECTING these Commissioners, because we know their only priority is providing Collier County with increasingly better emergency services. A vote to re-elect is a vote to represent the needs of Collier County. Please repost and share.

11/02/2024

Vote to Re-Elect our Al Duffy For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 2 and Nick Biondo For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 5 on Tuesday November 5th. Our Firefighters support the candidates who have a passion for serving our community.

10/24/2024

En el Departamento de Bomberos, la experiencia importa. Nick Biondo y Al Duffy han dedicado sus vidas al servicio público. Entienden los conceptos básicos del Servicio de Bomberos, desde un bombero hasta un jefe y un comisionado de bomberos. Reelige a Nick Biondo GNFD Fire Comisiondo de Bomberos Asiento 5 y Al Duffy GNFD Fire Comisiondo de Bomberos Asiento 2.

Nick Biondo For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 5 and Al Duffy For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 2

10/23/2024

Our Firefighters support re-electing Al Duffy For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 2 and Nick Biondo For GNFD Fire Commissioner Seat 5. In the Fire Service, experience matters. With over 60 combined years dedicated to Collier County in the Fire Service, Nick Biondo and Al Duffy have always been there for our citizens. Help support YOUR Firefighters, because we know they support YOUR emergency service.