San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District

What San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District does

San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District is a Florida independent special taxing district organized under Chapter 2000-397, Laws of Florida, headquartered at 19591 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway in Fort Myers, Lee County. The district delivers fire suppression, advanced life support and emergency medical response, fire prevention and code enforcement, and fire and life safety education across a 52-square-mile service area covering the unincorporated communities of San Carlos Park, Island Park, the northern Village of Estero, and the Florida Gulf Coast University campus, serving a population of more than 38,000 residents. Operations are run from five fire stations staffed by 71 employees (both bargaining and non-bargaining units) under the governance of a five-member elected Board of Fire Commissioners, responding to over 4,000 incidents annually and providing fire and life safety education to more than 20,000 individuals each year through 23 distinct programs.

The district's product portfolio spans four core service lines: emergency response (fire and EMS), fire prevention inspections and permitting, a licensed American Heart Association CPR/First Aid training program (Heartsaver, BLS, and Family & Friends courses at $40/person), and fee-based fire flow testing ($75/test) and permit issuance. Complementary offerings include fire safety classes (extinguisher training, station tours, truck demonstrations) and life safety classes (pool/water safety, child passenger safety, fall prevention), delivered free of charge. A virtual education portal extends the Kids Corner and Pre-K-through-3rd-grade fire safety content online. Technology integrations are limited to WeatherSTEM weather stations at Stations 52 and 54 and E-Verify for employment compliance; no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through ad valorem property taxes levied at 2.3590 mills per $1,000 of assessed valuation (against a statutory cap of 3.75 mills) on real estate within the district boundaries, supplemented by modest fee streams from fire flow tests, permits, and CPR certifications. The district has no parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A history and is not investment-eligible in a conventional PE/VC sense; growth is funded through tax receipts, bond issuance capacity, and statutory revenue-raising powers rather than external capital. The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan provides the current operating framework.

Name

San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District

Legal name

San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District

Website

https://sancarlosfire.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District is a Florida independent special taxing district delivering fire suppression, advanced life support, fire prevention inspections, and community safety education to more than 38,000 residents across 52 square miles in southwest Lee County via five fire stations and 71 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Fire Protection and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire prevention inspections
• Fire safety education
• Advanced life support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ad Valorem Tax Revenue: The district levies ad valorem taxes against taxable real estate within the district. Current millage rate is 2.3590 mills per $1,000 of assessed valuation, with a maximum authorized rate of 3.75 mills or 3.0 mills (per Chapter 192, 193, 196 Florida Statutes).
2. Fire Inspection and Permit Fees: Fees charged for fire inspections, fire flow testing ($75 per test), permit applications, and plan review services.
3. Training Class Fees: Revenue from CPR and safety training classes - $40 per person for Heartsaver CPR/AED certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District delivers fire suppression, emergency medical and advanced life support response, fire prevention inspections and code enforcement, and comprehensive fire and life safety education to more than 38,000 residents across a 52 square mile area in southwest Lee County, Florida. The district operates five fire stations, manages 4,000+ emergency incidents per year, delivers 23 fire and life safety education programs reaching 20,000+ individuals annually, and offers American Heart Association-certified CPR and First Aid training alongside free community fire safety classes.

Product overview

San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District operates as a public fire protection and emergency services organization providing a comprehensive suite of services through five fire stations across a 52 square mile area. The district's core offerings include fire suppression and advanced life support response (handling over 4,000 annual incidents), fire prevention inspections and code enforcement, and community fire and life safety education programs reaching over 20,000 individuals yearly. The district augments its emergency services with educational products including CPR and First Aid training (AHA-certified courses), Fire Safety Classes (extinguisher training, station tours), Life Safety Classes (water safety, fall prevention), and Virtual Fire Safety Education for children. The organization operates 71 total employees including both bargaining and non-bargaining unit staff under the governance of a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression & Advanced Life Support Emergency response services handling over 4,000 incidents annually including fire suppression, hazardous conditions, EMS, wildland fires, and service calls across a 52 square mile area. Provided to all residents and businesses within the district through 911 dispatch.
• Fire Prevention & Inspection Services Fire safety inspections of all occupancies within the jurisdiction, fire flow tests ($75 per test), permit applications, and fire code enforcement covering more than 38,000 community residents.
• Fire & Life Safety Education Community education programs delivering over 23 Fire and Life Safety Education programs to residents of all ages, reaching more than 20,000 individuals annually.
• CPR and First Aid Training American Heart Association certified training courses including Heartsaver CPR/AED ($40 per person), Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED, BLS Healthcare Provider, and Family & Friends CPR classes conducted at Station 53.
• Fire Safety Classes Educational programs including Fire Extinguisher Use Training, Fire Truck Demonstrations, Fire Prevention Programs, and Fire Station Tours offered free of charge to businesses and community groups.
• Life Safety Classes Safety education programs covering Home Pool/Water Safety, Child Passenger Safety Seat Installation, and Step Smart fall prevention training.
• Virtual Fire Safety Education Online educational content featuring age-appropriate fire safety videos, story time with firefighters, fire escape planning tools, and interactive activity sheets for Pre-K through 3rd grade students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to over 4,000 incidents annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lee County Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with Lee County's emergency management operations for disaster preparedness, emergency response coordination, and public safety initiatives within Lee County.
• USAR (Urban Search and Rescue)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Search and Rescue team partnership for specialized rescue operations and mutual aid during large-scale emergencies.
• American Heart AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed training center for AHA CPR, AED, and first aid certification courses. District offers certified training programs leading to official AHA credentials.
• Lee County Fire Marshals and Inspectors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for fire prevention and code enforcement standardization across Lee County fire agencies.
• Cigna HealthcareminorOthersTransparency in Coverage compliance partner providing machine-readable files for healthcare pricing transparency as required by federal regulations.
• National Safe PlaceminorOthersPartnership providing safe haven resources for individuals in crisis, linked through district community resources.
• A Safe Haven for NewbornsminorOthersCommunity resource partner for newborn safety and support services, linked through district resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cape Coral Fire Department: Municipal fire department in the City of Cape Coral, Lee County. Provides the same core services but is a city-government division rather than an independent special district; comparable as a regional peer in scale.
• Lee County Public Safety / Lee County EMS: County-level public safety authority coordinating emergency management, EMS, and emergency communications across Lee County. Overlaps the district's coordination partnerships and broader emergency service delivery.
• Fort Myers Fire Department: Municipal fire department in the City of Fort Myers. Same regional service environment and Florida operating context; comparable as a general-purpose fire/EMS peer though structured as a city department.

Direct peers

• Iona-McGregor Fire Service Area: Lee County fire service area providing fire suppression, EMS, and prevention services. Closely comparable in size, geography, and service mix to San Carlos Park FPRSD.
• South Trail Fire Protection and Rescue Service District: Special fire district in southern Lee County operating under comparable Florida statutes with ad valorem taxing. Directly overlaps the same county-wide service environment and partnership ecosystem.
• Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District: Florida independent special fire district serving a coastal Lee County community. Operates under the same statutory framework with fire suppression, prevention, and community education offerings.
• Estero Fire Rescue: Florida special fire district serving the Village of Estero, immediately adjacent to San Carlos Park. Operates the same mix of fire suppression, ALS, prevention, and community education under nearly identical Florida statutes.
• Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District: Lee County special fire district providing fire and EMS to a fast-growing unincorporated area. Highly comparable service scope, scale, and Florida special-district governance.
• North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District: Independent Florida special fire district in neighboring Collier County delivering suppression, ALS, and prevention in a comparable coastal-growth service environment. Same statutory framework and revenue model.
• Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue District: Independent special fire district in adjacent Lee County, Florida. Directly comparable in function, statutory basis, ad valorem funding model, and service portfolio (suppression, EMS, prevention, education).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SanCarlosParkFD
• Facebookfacebook.com/SanCarlosParkFD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-carlos-fire-dept-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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