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UCFRD Volunteer/Support Services

Meets Every Third (3rd) Thursday at 11:00 AM

At the Fire Station

 The Upper Captiva Fire Department is looking for island residents, full or part time, to assist in the event of a major catastrophe. Some of the ways you can assist are listed below.

-      Tasks/jobs non-certified volunteers can perform

Crowd Control: Keeping area and road clear for emergency vehicles.

Island Notification: Alert residents & guest making them aware of an emergency situation.

County Taskforce Transportation: Shuttling support firefighters and equipment from island landing point to fire scene.

Rehab Station: Having shade, water and food available for firefighters.

Monitor VHF Radio: Receive instruction and disseminate information as needed.

Water Supply: Assist with set-up of drafting operation and assist with maintaining an uninterrupted supply of water.

Landing Zones: Assist with landing zone set up for LeeFlight helicopter for emergency patient transport.

Hurricane Preparedness: Study emergency guide and implement procedures outlined.

-      Assign task leaders to organize and perform tasks/jobs

-      Train for each task/job following Fire Department/CERT program as guidance

Anyone who would like to learn how they can help please contact me by e-mail uppercapfd@aol.com with your name, availability and phone number and I will set up times when we can train as a group or individually if necessary.

Thank you for your anticipated support.

Chief Bob Kinniry


Click here to view Upper Captiva Hurricane Evacuation Plan
Click here to view Lee County Evacuation Maps
Click here to view the Lee County Family Emergency Plan
Click here to view the UCFRD "NO BURN" Policy Letter

The Upper Captiva Fire Prevention and Rescue Service District has implemented a "NO BURN POLICY" effective immediately due to the current drought conditions.
The Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District was re-enacted under Chapter 2004-470, House Bill 1717 and approved by the Governor on June 17, 2004, replacing Chapter 90-397 as previously codified, reenacted, amended, and repealed.  As stated in Chapter 2004-470:
  • The boundaries of the Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District are "All that part of North Captiva Island lying in Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 15, and 16, Township 45 South, range 21 East, and Section 32, Township 44 South, Range 21 East, bounded on the North by Captiva Pass, West by the Gulf of Mexico, South by Redfish Pass, and East by Pine Island Sound."
  • The purpose of the Upper Captiva Fire Protection and Rescue Service District is to "establish and maintain fire suppression and control services; provide emergency medical services and rescue response services; acquire and maintain fire stations and equipment pursuant to law; acquire and maintain rescue, medical, and other emergency equipment pursuant to the provisions of chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and provide or obtain any certificate of public convenience and necessity or its equivalent issued thereunder; employ such personnel and engage services of such persons as are deemed necessary for the proper function and operation of the district; provide or require maintenance of roadways, rights-of-way, alleyways, and pathways and docking facilities for fire safety and rescue purposes and to impose fees, impact fees, or assessments upon real property for such purposes; and adopt ordinances and resolutions necessary to conduct district business, provided that they are not in conflict with any ordinances of Lee County."
  • The fiscal year begins on "October 1 of each year and extends until September 30 of the ensuing year."  As part of the budgeting process, the District imposes:
    • Ad Valorem taxes, setting the tentative millage rate during each July regular meeting, holding a preliminary budget meeting to announce the proposed budget in early September, and approving a final budget for the District by September 30th each year, under Section 191.009, Florida Statutes.
    • A Non-Ad Valorem Fire Services Special Assessment was approved by the voters of the District on July 8th, 2014 for up to 10 years, and the District sets the total gross special assessment during each August regular meeting and publishes the final assessment roll, under Sections 191.009 and 191.011, Florida Statutes.

   
 
 
 
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Board of Commissioners

Seat 5 William (Bill) Byrnes - Chairman, 2017
Term Expires 6 November 2018
Seat 1 Tom Jenkins - Vice-Chairman, 2012
Term Expires 6 November 2018
Seat 2 AJ LaVallie - Commissioner, 2016
Term Expires 6 November 2018
Seat 3 Steve Sward - Commissioner, 2014
Term Expires 3 November 2020
Seat 4 William (Bill) Fry - Secretary/Treasurer, 2014
Term Expires 3 November 2020

Board Meetings

The fire board meets at the station on the 3rd Friday of every month at 10:00am. If you can't attend in person, our conference dial-in number is 1-857-232-0156 and our conference code is 203038.

Click here for the full schedule for FY18.

The meetings are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. Become informed on the business and issues facing your fire department. Any questions or input can be addressed at these open sessions.


 

Document Library

NameDescription
DocumentBOC March 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC April 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC May 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC June 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC July 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC August 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBoC Preliminary FY17 Budget HearingApproved Minutes
DocumentBoC Final FY17 Budget HearingApproved Minutes
DocumentBOC September 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC October 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC November 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC December 2016Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC January 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC February 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC March 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBoC April 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBoC May 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC June 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC July 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC August 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC September 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC Tentative 2017 Budget HearingApproved Minutes
DocumentBOC Final FY17 Budget HearingApproved Minutes
DocumentBoC October 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC November 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC December 2017Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC January 2018 Special MeetingApproved Minutes
DocumentBOC January 2018Approved Minutes
DocumentBOC February 2018Approved Minutes

Document Library

NameDescription
Document2016/2017 Special AssessmentMethodology and Property Roll
DocumentFY17 Budget SummaryFY17 Approved Budget
DocumentFY17 Budget DetailFY17 Approved Budget
DocumentBudget Amendment 2017-001Approved Budget Amendment
DocumentBudget Amendment 2017-002Approved Budget Amendment
DocumentBudget Amendment 2017-003Approved Budget Amendment
DocumentResolution 2017-091617(1)Resolution Removing Construction in Progress
DocumentFY18 Budget SummaryApproved Budget Summary
DocumentFY18 Budget DetailApproved Budget Detail
Document2017/2018 Special AssessmentFY18 Special Assessment Methodology & Roll
DocumentBudget Amendment 2018-001Approved Budget Amendment
DocumentBudget Amendment 2018-002Approved Budget Amendment
DocumentBudget Amendment 2018-003Approved Budget Amendment

  Important Links to Documents

  • Monthly Meeting Documents

  • State of Florida Auditor General's Page for the District's Annual Audits
  • Chapter 2004-470, House Bill 1717 for UCFRD
  • 2009 Public Facility Report
  • 2017 Public Facility Report

* Attachments to the minutes can be viewed at the station (please call ahead)
or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope requesting a copy (specify date)

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Upper Captiva Fire & Rescue District
Chief Robert Kinniry
4511 Hodgepodge Lane
P.O. Box 322
Pineland, FL 33945-0322
(239) 472-8899
Fax: (239) 472-1582
E-Mail:
uppercapfd@aol.com