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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.

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.

    In 2009, approximately 19,000 people were educated according to the Public Education Mission. See the full report.

    In 2010, approximately 25,000 people were educated according to the Public Education Mission. See the full report.

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Our own fire safety clown, aka Sizzle, made her debut in 2007.

Public publications such as the Annual Report, Fire Mark, and Safety Articles for SWFL Parent & Child magazine provide information about fire and life safety.

Smoke Alarms are provided to approximately 1,500 students in Bonita Springs yearly.

Fire and Life safety presentations to each Pre-k through fifth grade classroom in Bonita Springs through the months of October and November.

Joined efforts with Lee County Safe Kids Coalition and Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition to promote safety throughout the county.

Emotional first aid and additional support for victims on emergency scenes.

The department's Public Information Officer 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.

Debbi Redfield, Public Information Officer

Nicole Hornberger, Public Education Specialist

Office Hours: Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

(239) 949-6211-Main          (239) 949-6272-Fax