CPR & AED
Hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator use — the two skills that most often save a life before a paramedic arrives.
The 3rd Annual Day of Service — an Emergency Readiness Summit honoring the legacy of September 11th, recognizing the first responders who serve our community, and equipping Collier County residents with the skills to protect the people they love.
This is a terrific opportunity for members of our community to heighten their emergency resilience and mitigate risk. And at the same time, it is an event that honors our current first responders — and their brave predecessors who rushed in to rescue others during the September 11th attacks.
— Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Collier County Sheriff's Office
Every year, the Collier County Sheriff's Office convenes a summit specifically for residents age 55 and over — a population that faces unique risks during natural disasters, medical emergencies, and public-safety incidents. The Day of Service pairs practical, hands-on emergency preparedness training with a formal tribute to the first responders who serve us today and the memory of those who gave everything on September 11th, 2001.
It is one of only ten convenings of its kind in the United States, and the only one in Florida, made possible through an AmeriCorps Seniors grant and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
A formal opening ceremony with the Sheriff's Honor Guard, remarks from Sheriff Rambosk, and a keynote from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation — recognizing the first responders of September 11th, 2001.
Twelve awards presented to current first responders and civilian community members whose actions — often quiet, often uncelebrated — have saved lives and strengthened Collier County.
Twelve breakout courses covering CPR, Stop the Bleed, active-shooter response, hurricane readiness, home hardening, and more — taught by the same professionals who respond when seconds matter.
The summit unfolds in four movements — a morning of welcome and remembrance, a midday of learning, an afternoon of recognition, and a closing call to community.
Arrival, breakfast, and the formal opening.
Three rotations. Five rooms. Twelve courses.
A plated lunch and the presentation of honors.
A final gathering and the day's charge.
Every course is led by a working professional — sworn deputies, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency managers — not career speakers. You'll leave with hands-on training you can use the same afternoon.
Hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator use — the two skills that most often save a life before a paramedic arrives.
Tourniquet application, wound packing, and pressure technique. The national program that turns bystanders into first responders.
Run, hide, fight. An evidence-based framework for surviving an active attacker, led by Lt. Bohannon of the Sheriff's Office.
Recognizing fraud, avoiding target-selection behaviors, and protecting yourself and your neighbors. Taught by Lt. Sawyer.
Recognizing heat exhaustion and heat stroke, managing chronic conditions in Florida's summer, and preparing for outages.
Decision timelines, evacuation versus shelter-in-place, and what the National Weather Service products actually mean.
Hardening your home for wind and water, managing utilities before a storm, and the often-overlooked interior checklist.
Proper use of a fire extinguisher using NCFire's digital-trainer system — hands-on practice without the smoke.
Building a written plan for your household — meeting points, out-of-area contacts, medication lists, and go-bag contents.
How to pre-load life-saving medical and household information into the 911 system — before you ever need it.
Who shelters are designed for, what to bring, pet accommodations, and special medical needs registration.
Helping neighbors with mobility, sensory, or cognitive needs during a disaster — a practical guide for family and friends.
Course schedule subject to change. All attendees may select three rotations at registration.
The Awards Ceremony recognizes twelve members of the Collier County community — a mix of sworn first responders and civilians — whose actions over the past year have exemplified uncommon service, courage, or commitment to their neighbors.
Honorees are nominated by colleagues, supervisors, and community members. The selection committee includes representatives from the Sheriff's Office, fire rescue agencies, and partner nonprofits.
The Phoenix Award specifically recognizes non–first-responder community members — the neighbor who performed CPR, the passerby who called for help, the volunteer who stayed. It honors the truth that preparedness is a community act.
The Day of Service is made possible by an extraordinary coalition of public-safety agencies, community nonprofits, healthcare systems, and federal partners.
The 2025 summit at the Naples Grande Beach Resort set a new attendance record — the largest in the event's history. Moments from the day:
Photography from the 2025 summit will be published here shortly. Attendees and families who wish to request their photo be removed may contact our office.
Registration opens six weeks before the event. Space is limited to 350 attendees; admission is complimentary and priority is given to Collier County residents age 55 and over. Emergency kits and meals are provided to all registered attendees.
Registration opens July 2026. Bookmark this page or call (239) 252-9300 for details.