Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District

What Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District does

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is a special fire district of local government in Lee County, Florida, established in 1961, that delivers fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services, rescue, and life safety management across 142 square miles — making it the largest fire district in Lee County. The organization operates from seven fire stations with 51-100 employees, including certified paramedics, firefighters, inspectors, and administrative personnel, and provides 24/7 ALS treatment and transport. Core service lines include residential, commercial, automobile, and wildland-interface fire suppression; emergency medical services (the majority of calls answered); life safety inspections, building plan reviews, and fire investigations; and urban search and rescue capabilities. Supporting programs include Cadet Post 102 (youth firefighter training for ages 14-20) and community risk-reduction education.

The district is funded primarily through non-ad valorem fire assessments billed annually to property owners (capped at $227.04 per parcel plus $1.30 per $1,000 of improvement value for FY 2026-27, per FL Statute 191.009), receiving no county tax funds. Secondary revenue streams include ambulance transport billing (outsourced to Digitech since July 1, 2022) and fire safety inspection fees. Governance is via a five-member elected Board of Commissioners; Fire Chief Robert DiLallo leads operations. The district's technology stack is conventional public-safety infrastructure with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Recent strategic activity has centered on infrastructure expansion (Station 106 in 2020, Station 107 in August 2024, a Public Safety Complex in development, and plans for an 8th station) enabled by 2014 and 2020 referendums that stabilized revenue after the 2009 housing-crash deficit.

Name

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District

Legal name

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District

Website

https://lehighfd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is a special fire district in Lee County, Florida, providing fire suppression, advanced life support, rescue, and life safety services across 142 square miles from seven stations. Funded primarily by statutory non-ad valorem assessments on property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical services
• Advanced life support
• Life safety inspections
• Public fire education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lehigh Acres

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Non-Ad Valorem Fire Assessment: Primary revenue source - annual fire assessment charged to property owners within the district boundaries. Assessment methodology simplified per FL Statute 191.009. The District receives no funds from county taxes.
2. Ambulance/Medical Transport Billing: Billing for ambulance transport services. Prior to July 1, 2022 handled internally; after July 1, 2022 handled by Digitech billing company. Insurance company inquiries managed through Digitech at 914-741-1919.
3. Fire Safety Inspection Fees: Fees for fire safety inspections, plan reviews, and related services for businesses and construction projects within the district. Scheduled through Life Safety Division.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is a special fire district providing fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical treatment and transport, and life safety management across 142 square miles of Lee County, Florida. Services are delivered through seven fire stations staffed by certified paramedics and trained firefighters operating 24/7, with a dedicated Life Safety Division for inspections, plan reviews, and public fire prevention education.

Product overview

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District operates as a public safety organization providing a unified emergency services system. The core offerings consist of fire suppression (residential, commercial, automobile, and wildland interface fires), emergency medical services with advanced life support transport, and life safety management including inspections and fire investigations. The district operates seven fire stations across 142 square miles, the largest fire district in Lee County. Supporting programs include Cadet Post 102 (youth fire service career training), public fire prevention education, and patient billing services. The organization also provides urban search and rescue capabilities and maintains logistics-facilities and fleet-essential services divisions for operational support. Recent additions include Station 107 (opened August 2024) and plans for additional stations to serve continued community growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services (ALS Treatment and Transport)
• Life Safety Inspections and Plan Reviews
• Public Fire Prevention and Education
• Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
• Cadet Post 102 Youth Program
• Ambulance Transport Billing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced structure fires through Life Safety Management success
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supportive, community, flagship, peer and core.

• Municipal Equipment Company (MECO Fire)supportiveOthersMECO Fire donated state-of-the-art fire helmets to Cadet Post 102 youth program. The donation provides cadets with necessary equipment to train safely, participate in competitions, and prepare for fire school. MECO Fire is the leading distributor of firefighting equipment and PPE for professional firefighters in Florida and Georgia.
• Pink Heals SWFLcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-volunteer organization supporting community members affected by cancer or life-threatening conditions. District's 2024 Fight Back Campaign raised $3,694.59 for the organization through t-shirt sales.
• Project Fire BuddiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children facing critical illnesses through connections with fire departments. District established a local chapter in November 2025. Organization has impacted over 750 children, enlisted 1,200+ volunteers, and operates 165 local chapters.
• Children's Network of Southwest FloridacommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit lead agency overseeing child welfare system in the region. District supports their Operation Santa program providing holiday gifts to children in foster care. 172 Lehigh Acres children on the holiday gift list for 2025.
• San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service DistrictpeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring fire district that collaborated with District on the 2024 Fight Back Campaign for Pink Heals.
• Lehigh Community ServicescommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood pantry serving over 50,000 vulnerable residents annually. District collects non-perishable food donations at all fire stations during food drives.
• American Legion Post 323supportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitted to sponsor a cadet through the fire academy upon high school completion. Presented certificates of appreciation for their partnership in supporting Cadet Post 102.
• Lee County Fire DistrictspeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict works closely with neighboring fire districts. The District cannot release information on behalf of neighboring districts.
• Lee County Public Safety TelecommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides emergency dispatch services and free 911 education presentations to schools and community groups. Worked with District on recognizing youth hero Dayton Diaz for 911 call handling.
• Lee County Fire Chief's AssociationpeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of fire chiefs in Lee County. Chief DiLallo is a member and was recognized with the Fully Involved Fire Chief of the Year award.
• Florida Fire Chiefs AssociationpeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide professional organization for fire chiefs. Chief DiLallo is a member.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District: Neighboring special fire district in Lee County, Florida that provides fire suppression, EMS, and rescue services to an adjacent community. Most direct peer - similar statutory structure, revenue model, and service mix.
• Estero Fire Rescue District: Special fire district in Lee County, Florida providing fire suppression and ALS transport to the Village of Estero. Comparable in size, service offering, and statutory funding mechanism.
• South Trail Fire & Rescue District: Lee County special fire district providing fire and EMS services to a portion of south Fort Myers. Operates under similar Florida special district statutes with non-ad valorem assessments.
• Iona McGregor Fire District: Special fire district serving a portion of south Lee County, Florida. Provides comparable fire suppression, EMS/ALS, and life safety services funded through similar assessment mechanisms.
• North Collier Fire Rescue District: Special fire district serving northern Collier County, Florida. Comparable in offering full-service fire/ALS, large geographic coverage, and assessment-based funding model.
• Tice Fire and Rescue District: Lee County special fire district where Assistant Chief Ketron previously worked. Provides similar fire and EMS services with comparable organizational scale.

Regional players

• Bayshore Fire Department: Fire department/rescue district in Lee County, Florida where Assistant Chief Ketron began his career as a volunteer. Provides comparable fire/EMS service in a different part of the same county.
• Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District: Special fire district in Lee County, Florida providing fire suppression and EMS to the City of Bonita Springs. Operates under the same Florida special district framework with non-ad valorem assessment funding.

Broad incumbents

• Cape Coral Fire Department: City-operated fire department serving Cape Coral in Lee County, Florida. A much larger municipal fire service providing similar fire/ALS capabilities, operating under a different (city) governance model.
• Lee County Emergency Medical Services: Countywide EMS authority in Lee County that provides backup and coordination for special district ALS services. Comparable in EMS delivery but operates at a broader county scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LehighAcresFD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lehighacresfd
• Facebookfacebook.com/LehighAcresFD
• Instagraminstagram.com/lehighacresfd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lehigh-acres-fire-control-and-rescue-district

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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