Fire / EMS

In Memoriam

To Those Who Have Answered Their Last Alarm
In Tribute to  Charlotte County's Fallen Firefighters

  • Firemedic
    Howard Thornton, Jr.
    "Teddy Bear"


    Born: April 14, 1957
    Appointed: April 20, 1987
    Died: July 18, 2009

  • Lieutenant
    Edgar W. Maus


    Born: August 22, 1960
    Appointed: January 15, 1996
    Died: May 4, 2002
    Assignment: Engine - 12

  • Battalion Chief
    Dale I. Chapman


    Born: December 15, 1959
    Appointed: December 31, 1980
    Died: October 4, 1998
    Assignment: Battalion - 2

  • Firefighter
    Anthony P. Brusco
    "TJ"

    TJ Brusco
    Born: May 12, 1960
    Appointed: April 3, 1987
    Died: May 18, 1997
    Assignment: Truck - 2

  • Firefighter
    Charles L. Allison


    Born: November 16, 1965
    Appointed: November 12, 1986
    Died: December 15, 1995
    Assignment: Truck - 2

Charlotte County Fire / EMS
26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Main Phone Number: 941.833.5600
Fax Number: 941.833.5630
Email: Fire Administration