
Operating Under the Leadership of Fire Commissioners
Fire Commissioners
The five-member Board of Fire Commissioners governs this special taxing district and is elected by voters residing within District boundaries. Mailing address for all commissioners is 5368 Useppa Dr., Ave Maria, FL 34142. Phone number is 239-657-2111. Click on Commissioner name below to email them.
At monthly meetings, Fire Commissioners set policy, approve the annual budget, levy taxes and provide direction and guidance to staff. Regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at 5368 Useppa Dr., Ave Marie, FL 34142.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Pursuant to Executive Order 20-69 issued on March 20, 2020 by Governor Ron DeSantis, and subsequently extended by Executive Order 20-123, “Local government bodies may utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing, as provided in Section 120.54(5)(b)2, Florida Statutes.” During this declared health emergency, compliance with the physical quorum and public attendance requirements of the Sunshine Law could jeopardize the health of the governing body members, our first responders, and the general public.
Any person seeking to appeal any decision made by the Board of Fire Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at the meeting is advised that a recording of proceedings is required in any such appeal and that such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based (section 286.0105, Florida Statutes). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding must contact the Immokalee Fire Control District at Alma Valladares 239-657-2111, at least 48 hours prior to the time of the scheduled meeting.
The Immokalee Fire Control District Board of Fire Commissioners will be rescheduling the Regular Monthly Board meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2023 now to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6pm at Station 32 Headquarters, 5368 Useppa Drive, Ave Maria, FL 34142. Anyone requiring special assistance to attend these meetings, please call (239) 657-2111
Board meeting will be held at the new Fire Station in Ave Maria at 5368 Useppa Dr. Ave Maria, FL 34142.
Board Members

Anne Goodnight
Ms. Goodnight has seat 2 and is up for election 2024

Joseph Brister
Mr. Brister has seat 4 and is up for election 2024

Robert Halman
Mr. Halman has seat 5 and is up for election 2026

Bonnie Keen
Mrs. Keen has seat 3 and is up for election 2026

Don Gunthner
Mr. Gunthner has seat 1 and is up for election 2026
Board of Fire Commissioners Meetings
For further Minute inquiries please fill out the Records Request Form and send to chief@immfire.com