The Wandering Disciple

North Port Fire-Rescue's Truck 82 helps spread the Christmas joy by leading the 2010 Poinsettia Parade.  (Photo: December 11, 2010)

North Port Fire-Rescue Truck 82 sits on display at a special event in the City of North Port. The North Port Fire-Rescue provides fire suppression and emergency medical services for the City of North Port. They operate out of 5 stations spread throughout the city. (Photo: December 1, 2007)

The newest addition to the North Port Fire-Rescue, Station 84 was dedicated in 2011 for the late Captain Earl Conrad.  The station is home to Truck 84, Rescue 84, Rapid Attack 84 and Battalion 8.  (Photo: October 25, 2013)

Rescue 83 of the North Port Fire-Rescue sits outside their main station, Station 81. The department was founded in 1961 as the North Port Charlotte Volunteer Fire Department. Today the NPFR services over 55,000 residents and approximately 75 square miles. They operate five stations and provide fire suppression, advanced life support, fire prevention and emergency management functions. (Photo: December 15, 2004)