operations

TRAINING DIVISION

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department Training Division coordinates and manages all initial, on-going, and advanced level training. This includes formal academies for the Firefighter, Driver Engineer, and Fire Officer. This division also manages all State and nationally required certifications. The Training Division coordinates promotional processes, hiring processes, and major incident reviews for the organization and other involved emergency service agencies.

Vincent DiCristofalo   Assistant Chief of Training, Education and Safety

Emergency medical services (EMS) DIVISION

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District EMS Division’s responsibilities include the management and planning of all levels of EMS delivery to include Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport ambulances, as well as fully staffed ALS fire apparatus to ensure ALS care is provided by the closest unit responding. The EMS Division also oversees education, training, equipment, supplies, and administration of all medical services as it relates to the mission of the organization.

  Randy Kraus   Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services

Operations Personnel

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department incorporates a variety of personnel and positions to achieve our mission. The operations personnel are lead by our Battalion Chiefs who serve as Shift Commanders in managing the Captains, Lieutenants, Driver Engineers, Paramedics, and Firefighters on their respective shift.