Fire & Life Safety

NEW! Effective October 1, 2023, STFD has a new Schedule of Fees. Click HERE to view or on the Fees Link.

The South Trail Fire & Life Safety Bureau performs activities designed to reduce the risk of fire to life and property, thereby enhancing the safety of residents and visitors to the District. In 2024, the Fire & Life Safety Bureau conducted 6,873 inspections, 1,054 plans reviewed, 67 water flow tests, and 14 fire investigations.

Please note: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

**Fire Prevention Personnel**
Division Chief/Fire Marshal Nate Burley Email: NBurley@southtrailfirefl.gov Office Phone: 239-482-8030 Cell Phone: 239-464-1635 Regular work week: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600 hours
Richard Reed, Inspector/Investigator Email: RReed@southtrailfirefl.gov Office Phone: 239-482-8030 Cell Phone: 239-841-9123 Regular work week: Tuesday through Friday, 0700 - 1700 hours
Steven Silverman, Inspector/Investigator Email: SSilverman@southtrailfirefl.gov Office Phone: 239-482-8030 Cell Phone: 239-209-9557 Regular work week: Monday through Thursday, 0700 – 1700 hours
Zachary Harrell, Civilian Fire Inspector Email: ZHarrell @southtrailfirefl.gov Office Phone: 239-482-8030 Cell Phone: 239-295-4556 Regular work week: Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1500 hours
Austin Johnson, Civilian Fire Inspector Email: AJohnson @southtrailfirefl.gov Office Phone: 239-482-8030 Cell Phone: 239-841-9124 Regular work week: Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1500 hours
Ray Backstrom, Civilian Fire Inspector Email: RBackstrom @southtrailfirefl.gov Office Phone: 239-482-8030 Cell Phone: 239-295-4556 Regular work week: Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1500 hours
Martica Pitt, Prevention Assistant Email: MPitt@southtrailfirefl.gov Phone: 239-482-8030 Regular work week: Monday - Friday, 0700 - 1500 hours