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About Punta Gorda Fire Department
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o this page and its list of fans are public records subject to disclosure pursuant to Florida Public Record Law (Ch. 119, FSS.) This page is NOT monitored 24 hours a day so if you have an emergency, call 911. This page was created to share information about the City of Punta Gorda Fire Department with the general public. Please note, however, that this is a moderated discussion site and not designated as a public forum for the discussion of any and all subjects. To promote appropriate information exchange with community members, PGFD welcomes postings and comments that are related to the specific content posted on the site. While comments will not be edited or screened for viewpoint, comments posted on this page will be monitored and PGFD reserves the right to remove inappropriate comments such as the following:

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08/29/2026

TESTING INFORMATION: FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (EMTs may apply and must obtain paramedic within 5 years of date of hire) Posting closes at 4:00pm on October 7, 2026. All requested documentation SHALL be submitted to the City of Punta Gorda no later than 4:00pm on October 9, 2026. Testing dates will be October 14, 2026, and October 15, 2026. Times will be given individually. Both dates will be required for testing.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Applicant must provide confirmation and commitment to test, as well as copies of the following required certifications or documents:
a. State of Florida Firefighter II – Certificate of Compliance (Pro Board will NOT be accepted).
b. State of Florida Paramedic Certification (EMT Certification if not a Paramedic yet)
c. Valid State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E minimum)
d. PGFD Physical Agility Test Medical Release Form
e. Resume
2. Applicant agrees to reside within the Southwest district encompassing Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, Highlands, Hardee, and Desoto Counties.
3. Applicant will sign a contract agreeing to attend and pass the State of Florida Paramedic program within the first 5 years of hire date.
Should you have any questions pertaining to the testing process, please contact Danielle Vrabel, Executive Assistant, Punta Gorda Fire Department, (941) 575-5529.

TESTING COMPONENTS:
1. Swim Test and Physical Agility Test will occur on Wednesday, October14th at 8:30am at the Punta Gorda Fire Department, 1410 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. You will be swimming and doing physical activities. Please bring appropriate clothing, towel, etc. Please note that at the completion of the physical agility testing, selected applicants will be assigned a time for their oral board.
2. Oral Board will be scheduled on Thursday the 15th for those applicants who have been selected following the physical agility and swim testing.
3. Chief’s Interview will be scheduled for those applicants who have been selected following the oral board. This will be scheduled tentatively for Thursday the 15th.

08/21/2026

City Fire Truck 1, Engine 3, BC-1, and Charlotte County Fire/EMS Rescue 31 took advantage of the cooler morning hours for hands-on fireground training.

Today’s focus was on manned and unmanned master streams, using a deck gun and Blitz nozzle to flow high-volume water streams. Crews worked through setup, operation, and coordination of these appliances while putting a significant amount of water on target.

Another productive training session focused on the skills and equipment our crews rely on during large-scale fire operations.

08/07/2026

🚒HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR BRAND NEW MEDICS! 🚑

City Fire is incredibly proud to recognize three of our very own who have recently reached a major milestone in their careers:

🔥 Firemedic RJ Gromalski
🔥 Firemedic Billy Ritter
🔥 Firemedic Brandon Corso

All three successfully completed a rigorous, year long paramedic program consisting of more than 300 hours of education and training, and have earned their National Registry certification. 🎓👏

Becoming a paramedic takes an incredible amount of dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance. Our firefighters not only committed countless hours to school, studying, testing, and training, but did so while continuing to work their regular shifts and serve our community.

The countless hours away from family, the late nights studying, and the commitment to becoming better providers have all paid off.

Please join us in congratulating Firemedics Gromalski, Ritter, and Corso on this outstanding accomplishment! We are proud to have you on the City Fire team and look forward to seeing the difference you will make in the lives of the people we serve.

07/31/2026

🔥 Good News, Punta Gorda!
The City of Punta Gorda Burn Ban has been lifted.
Recent rainfall has helped improve local conditions, allowing the Burn Ban to be rescinded. Although conditions have improved, everyone is encouraged to continue practicing safe outdoor burning.
If you're planning to burn:
✔ Burn only natural vegetative yard debris from your property.
✔ Keep a water source nearby.
✔ Never leave a fire unattended.
✔ Avoid burning on windy days.
✔ Completely extinguish your fire before leaving.
Let's continue working together to help prevent wildfires and protect our community.
Learn more about Florida's outdoor burning regulations and burn authorizations here:
https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Burn-Authorizations

07/25/2026

City Fire would like to send a huge shout out to our brother, Lieutenant Cody Smith of the Punta Gorda Police Department on earning his Advanced Open Water Dive Certification!

This achievement represents more than 30+ hours of dedicated training, commitment, and hard work.

We're also proud to recognize our own FireMedic/Divemaster Josh Roebuck, who trains both our firefighters and police officers, ensuring they have the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to safely respond to emergencies in our city's waterways.

Congratulations, Lt. Smith, on this accomplishment!

07/16/2026

A huge thank you to Kona Ice of Charlotte County for stopping by today and treating our firefighters to delicious, shaved ice! We truly appreciate your generous gesture and support of our department. Acts of kindness like this mean so much to our crew and remind us how fortunate we are to serve such a thoughtful and supportive community. Thank you, Kona Ice, for helping us cool off and for showing your appreciation for the men and women of our fire department. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated!

07/08/2026

🚨Attention City of Punta Gorda Police:🚨
We have your therapy dog.🐶
He has seen our trucks, smelled our station snacks, and has already requested a transfer to Fire.🔥

We understand his decision. It happens.👨‍🚒🤷‍♂️

Thanks for letting us borrow your four legged officer! We’ll return him after his temporary assignment with the superior department.

07/02/2026

🚨🎆🇺🇸The City of Punta Gorda Fire Department has been receiving numerous questions regarding the current burn ban and the use of fireworks.

Yes, the burn ban remains in effect. This means that the use of personal fireworks is prohibited.

The fireworks display taking place on July 4th is an approved and permitted event. The fireworks will be launched by a professional company from a barge in the harbor. City Fire will also have emergency personnel stationed both on land and on the water to ensure the safety of everyone attending.

We appreciate your cooperation and encourage everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly this Independence Day.

07/01/2026

There’s no better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday and represent City Fire than with some new City Fire swag! Throughout the month of July, you'll see your city's finest proudly wearing some new attire as we honor this historic milestone and continue serving our community with pride.

06/18/2026

The City of Punta Gorda Fire Department is saddened to learn of the passing of firefighter/paramedic Jay Sanders Jr, who proudly served the Charlotte County Fire and EMS Department for the past 35 years. We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Jay's family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time. His dedication, service, and commitment to the community will not be forgotten.

Rest easy Firemedic Sanders

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