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The mission of the Public Education Division is to provide public information, public education and victim assistance to more than 45,000 full time residents of Bonita Springs. | |||||
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The department participates in numerous community events, including children's education events, reading fairs, and parades just to name a few. At the community's largest events, such as the Celebrate Bonita Festival, Spring Creek Elementary School's Fun Fest, and Annual Night Out Against Crime, firefighters are able to talk with the public and display equipment to promote life and fire safety awareness. These events draw thousands of people and provide a unique opportunity to offer education and foster positive community relations.
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Our own fire safety clown, aka Sizzle, made her debut in 2007. |
-Fire Facts -BSFD Blaze -SWFL Parent & Child magazine |
Smoke Alarms given to 1,500 students in Bonita Springs yearly.
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Safety presentations to each classroom in Bonita Springs.
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-Lee County Safe Kids Coalition -Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition
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Emotional first aid and additional support for victims. |
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The department's Public Information Division continues to enjoy an exceptional relationship with the media who serves as a viable vehicle for promoting safety topics and classes, and informing residents of new equipment and training. As the fire department's Public Information Officer (PIO), Debbi Redfield responds when needed to structure fires, car crashes involving rollovers, entrapments or fatalities, hazardous material calls and other large-scale incidents to provide information to the media and residents. |
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Debbi Redfield, Public Information Officer Nicole Giuliano, Assistant Public Information and Education Specialist Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (239) 949-6211-Main (239) 949-6272-Fax |
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