Collier Professional Firefighters & Paramedics

Proudly protecting and serving the citizens of Collier County FL. Our citizens represent the communities of  East Naples, Golden Gate, Isles of Capri, Port of the Islands, City of Everglades City and Chokoloskee.

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About Local 2396

Collier Professional Firefighters and Paramedics have an extensive history of serving the citizens of Collier County.  In 2014, four departments merged to form a single commanding presence to efficiently aide their citizens in emergency services.  

East Naples Fire Department had been a prominent resource in their community since 1961.  Golden Gate Fire Department protected life and property in Collier County since their inception in 1982. Isles of Capri Fire Rescue had proudly served their citizens since 1977.  Ochopee Fire Rescue was an asset to the heart of the Everglades for over 25 years.      

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Golden Gate (Top Left), East Naples (Top Right), Ochopee (Bottom Left), Isles of Capri (Bottom Right), Local 2396 (Center)

News & Information

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Re Elect Fire Commissioner Nick Biondo!

Jul 20, 2024
Collier Professional Firefighters & Paramedics Want To Re Elect Commissioner Nick Biondo for Greater Naples Fire Rescue District Commissioner (Golden Gate Division Seat 5)

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GNFD Fire Millage

Jul 20, 2024
An increase to up to .5 rate in millage, with an eight (8) year sunset, would strictly be for capital improvements only, focusing on facilities and equipment. Addressing aging infrastructure and eventual purchase of fire apparatus/technology/equipment to improve public service.

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Re Elect Fire Commissioner Al Duffy!

Jul 20, 2024
Collier Professional Firefighters & Paramedics Want To Re Elect Commisioner Al Duffy for Greater Naples Fire Rescue Commissioner (East Naples Division Seat 2)

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Tim Guerrette for Supervisor of Elections

Jul 20, 2024
On behalf of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2396, Collier Professional Firefighters and Paramedics, we officially endorsing Tim Guerrette's candidacy for the position of Collier County Supervisors of Elections.

Charities

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Opperation: Overhaul

When the emergency is over, this nonprofit searches for any extension of PTSD and other behavioral issues in our nation’s first responders.

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Romp in the Swamp

A charitable organization that puts on a family friendly competitive fishing tournament and raffles off some amazing prizes.

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Muscular Dystrophy Association

For over 65 years the IAFF has partnered with the MDA in an effort to raise money, and awareness, for children with muscular dystrophy.

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