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CAPE CORAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
BECOME A FIREFIGHTER
The Cape Coral Fire Department IS currently hiring for firefighters.
RIDE ALONG
The Cape Coral Fire Department offers Ride Along opportunities for those interested in learning more about the CCFD and/or the fire service in general.
COMMUNITY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS
Through education, outreach, logistical support, and community engagement, volunteers help strengthen fire and life safety awareness, enhance public trust, and build resilience across Cape Coral.
LEARN CPR
The Cape Coral Fire Department provides Family & Friends CPR courses at no cost in both English and Spanish.
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PROGRAMS
The Cape Coral Fire Department is committed to reducing fire and life safety risks within the community through school visits, community events, and hands-on training.
SCHEDULE A FIRE INSPECTION
Fire inspections are required to ensure commercial and multi-family properties meet the minimum safety standards for fire and life safety protection.
CAPESAFE
This program is designed to enhance community safety and includes smoke alarm inspections and installations and guidance for all ages including infant safety classes and falls prevention.
BE PREPARED
The Cape Coral Fire Department urges the community to be prepared for all hazard events such as flooding, wildfires, severe weather, and hurricanes
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find the answers to some of the Cape Coral Fire Department's most commonly asked questions.
Cape Coral is located on the southwest coast of Florida. It is the largest city between Tampa and Miami and the 8th largest by population in the state. Cape Coral has over 400 miles of canals, more than any other city in the world. The Cape Coral Fire Department is an Internationally Accredited, ISO Class 2 agency that provides service to the over 224,000 residents of Cape Coral and coverage to the City’s 120-sq miles in addition to 20-sq miles of unincorporated Lee County that includes Burnt Store Marina. The Cape Coral Fire Department's 316 members operate out of 13 fire stations, two logistics warehouses, and fire headquarters which is located within the Emergency Operations Center. These 289 certified and 27 non-certified personnel duties include fire suppression, emergency medical response, special operations, prevention, risk reduction, and education, in addition to supporting the mission through budgeting, quality assurance, training, and equipment sustainability.
Mission
To save lives, protect property, and serve the community through risk reduction and emergency response.
Vision
The Cape Coral Fire Department will be the leader in fire and emergency services by empowering our people, embracing innovation, and honoring our mission to protect what matters most.
Values
We are entrusted with a noble duty to our Cape Coral Fire Department family and our community through the CAPE way:
Commitment:
Dedication to the health, safety, and well-being of all we serve.
Accountability:
Actions that uphold the trust of ourselves, our members, and our community.
Professionalism:
Working in unity to provide compassionate service with integrity and respect.
Excellence:
The pursuit to be the best in everything we do.