District News
Collier County COVID-19 Testing Sites Open for Residents
The Collier County Department of Health provides COVID-19 testing at various sites throughout the county. This is no cost and referral is not required. Click here for the latest information on testing sites in Collier County.
Local Fire Departments Mourn Loss of City of Naples Firefighter Anthony Christensen from COVID-19
City of Naples Fire-Rescue has announced the passing of one of their own, Firefighter Anthony Christensen. Firefighter Christensen lost his battle from COVID-19 on August 4, 2020. He passed away in Orlando where he was hospitalized for the virus. North Collier Fire...
Marco Island Fire Chief Murphy to Retire After 50 Years of Public Service
The Marco Eagle recognizes Fire Chief Mike Murphy as he nears retirement after 50 years of public service. On his first day as a paramedic in Miramar, Florida, Michael D. Murphy was sent on a call to save a baby who drowned in a canal. "I went to the side of the house...
North Collier Firefighter Donates Plasma After Recovery from COVID-19
Convalescent Plasma donations are in high demand at both NCH and Lee Health. Because of this, North Collier Fire decided to step up to the plate Friday morning. Three firefighters donated blood, while one Firefighter/Paramedic donated convalescent plasma. "It makes me...
A Look Back at Hurricane Michael
On October 10, 2018, as Hurricane Michael was making landfall on the Florida panhandle as a strong category 4 storm with catastrophic, sustained winds of 155 mph, North Collier Fire was preparing for deployment to assist in the aftermath. Under the leadership...
NCFR Salutes our Graduates
For three days in May, North Collier Fire Rescue recognized our many NCFR family graduates with a drive-by caravan including fire engines, squads, balloons and a myriad of personnel. COVID-19 certainly has altered how we all honor the achievements of our youth. We...
NCFR Helps Make-a-Wish Deliver Happiness
Fire Chief Eloy Ricardo, Deputy Fire Chief Michael Jimenez and the crew from Station 10 assisted Make-A-Wish Southern Florida to remind a local wish-maker that although wishes are on hold due to COVID-19, she has not been forgotten. Make-A-Wish is currently making...
Firefighter/Paramedic Pat Browne Retires
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District is proud to announce the retirement of Engineer/Firefighter/Paramedic Patrick Browne. Pat began his career at North Naples Fire District on February 4, 1991. Throughout his career, Pat served the District honorably, and...
Board Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
Monthly board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month unless otherwise indicated.