North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District Introduces Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transport Services
| Event Start Date: July 31, 2025 | Event End Date: July 31, 2025 | Event Venue: North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District Station 45 |
Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/31/25
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District Station 45
Categories
North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District Sets a New Standard in Prehospital Emergency Medical Care by Expanding Fire-Based TRANSPORT Services in Collier County
[Naples, Florida] The North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District proudly invites media, government officials, community partners, and the public to be a part of a powerful moment in our community’s history as we introduce Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transport Services. This event will feature a ceremonial Push-In Ceremony, a formal press conference, and mark the significant expansion of prehospital care in Southwest Florida.
When: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm (promptly)
Where: North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District Station 45 (1885 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL 34109
To RSVP Contact: Heather Mazurkiewicz
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District
Cell: (239) 351-0174
Hmazurkiewicz@northcollierfire.com
The Early Vision: A Department Preparing for the Future. The North Collier Fire’s journey toward Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport began in the early 1970s, when the Collier County Government formally requested that the District participate in 911 transport services. At that time, the department was still transitioning from a volunteer fire service to a modern, professionally staffed agency. Although the interest was present, the District was not yet in a position to assume the responsibility.
Consolidation, Setbacks, and Legal Battles. In 2015, following the merger of Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control & North Naples Rescue District to form North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District, a request to expand the COPCN boundaries was filed. Still, instead of approval, the Board of County Commissioners declined to renew the existing COPCN altogether.
The Bold Future and New Era: In 2023, a new chapter began when the newly appointed Collier County Manager, Amy Patterson, posed a simple question: Why can’t the Fire District help augment transport services?
On February 1, 2025, the District was awarded its Class I COPCN to provide ALS transport services. This was followed by the State of Florida issuing the ALS transport provider license on November 25, 2025, and the successful completion of the final Department of Health inspection on June 28, 2025.
The Journey’s Culmination: July 31, 2025: On July 31, 2025, North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District will officially launch Medic Rescue 45, marking the beginning of a new era. After more than five decades of preparation, advocacy, and perseverance, the District will take its place as a full Advanced Life Support transport provider, fulfilling a vision that began over 50 years ago.
