Jason Fair
Public Safety Director
As a Florida native, Jason began his professional career in Public Safety in 1992. His career has spanned an array of specialties including fire, EMS, Urban Search and Rescue, Swift-water and Urban Flood, Hazardous Materials and Emergency Management. Across these fields he has moved through the ranks in both private and public service.
In 2008 Jason came to Charlotte County Public Safety as Deputy Chief of Fire and Special Operations. He represents Region 6 as the State Emergency Response Plan Coordinator and serves on various Committees as part of the State Working Group on Domestic Preparedness. Additionally, Jason serves as State Emergency Response Team Liaison to the State Emergency Operations Center.
He has been a Special Operations Instructor and Foreign Affairs Expert in Emergency and Disaster Management and Response since 2003, consulting/instructing civilian and military throughout the US, Caribbean and Asia.
In Jan. 2021, Jason was promoted to Public Safety Director and Chief of Charlotte County Fire - EMS.
Michael Davis
Deputy Chief
Michael Davis is a Southwest Florida native, his career in Public Safety began as an EMT in 1993 and advanced to a Paramedic soon after and then to a Paramedic II with Lee County EMS. During this time, Davis obtained his Air Medical Crew Certification allowing him to transport patients on a rotor wing aircraft.
In 1999, Davis attended the Fire Academy and was hired as Estero Fire Rescue's first Paramedic to run ALS non-transport as a Firefighter/Paramedic. During this ten years with Estero, Davis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Education has been an important part of his career. Davis holds an Associates in Science Degree in both Fire Science and Emergency Medical Technology, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Hodges University. He has also attended the National Fire Academy.
In 2008, Davis came to Charlotte County Fire - EMS as a Firemedic. Davis has consistent involvement in training and education, serving both Private and Public sector. Davis was then promoted to the rank of Fire Training Captain in 2014.
In 2017, he was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief.
Bryan Carr
Deputy Chief
Bryan Carr is a Florida native who grew up in the Bradenton area. In 2006, Bryan started his public safety career as a firefighter for the City of Bradenton Fire Department. In 2008, Bryan was hired as a firemedic for the Town of Longboat Key Fire Rescue. Bryan worked for the Town of Longboat Key Fire Rescue for 13 years serving in many roles culminating in his promotion to Assistant Chief. He was responsible for the fire and marine operations and the training division.
Bryan has an associate degree in Emergency Medical Services and a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Administration. In 2020, he earned his Master of Public Administration from the University of Central Florida. Bryan also achieved the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing. He is an adjunct faculty member with the State College of Florida in the Public Safety Administration and Fire Science Programs.
Bryan has a passion to make a difference in his community. He helped create a 501c3 non-profit organization that helps first responders in need, provides community CPR classes and provides scholarships for public safety classes.
Matt McElroy
Deputy Chief
Matt McElroy is a fourth-generation Floridian, born and raised in DeSoto County. He began his public service career in 1991 when he joined the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman with the First Reconnaissance Marines. In 1997, he transitioned to the fire service, joining the Port Orange Fire Department in Volusia County as a firefighter, and advancing to paramedic.
Chief McElroy started his career with Charlotte County Fire & EMS in 2002. During his tenure, he worked in various roles across different stations before joining the special operations and marine operations teams. While serving on the marine operations team, he was recognized as our department's Fire Medic of the Year. McElroy continued advancing his career, becoming lieutenant on the special operations and marine operations teams.
When he was promoted to battalion chief, he served as the battalion chief of training before transitioning to a shift battalion chief, where he continued to contribute to the Marine Operations team. McElroy has always committed to learning and growth and earned a bachelor’s in public safety administration from St. Petersburg College.
In addition to his fire service career, he is a NAUI Dive Instructor and developed the nationally recognized Rapid Diver Program, certifying over 50 first responder divers, including members of the FDNY.
In 2024, he achieved the rank of Deputy Chief.
Robert Coyne
Division Chief
Robert Coyne is a native of Philadelphia, PA. He began his fire career with the U.S. Navy, active duty before transferring to the Navy Reserves. After 10 years he transferred to the Air National Guard retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant with a total of 26 years of military service.
Robert began his civilian fire service career with the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1987. He worked his way through the ranks retiring as a Deputy Chief after 27 years to move to Florida. Most recently he worked in the State Fire Marshals office as Training Supervisor.
Robert is also an adjunct professor with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and received a master’s degree in public administration from St. Joseph’s University. He also graduated from the Executive Fire Officer’s Program.
Todd Dunn
Public Relations Manager / Public Information Officer
Todd.Dunn@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Todd Dunn is a Florida native who grew up in Englewood. Before joining the county in 2014 as a television production specialist, Todd spent two decades working in television news. Over his news career, he worked in several television markets, including Ft. Myers, where he covered Charlotte County. He spent 16 years at WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. After becoming a father, Todd moved his family back home to Englewood, Florida, where he lives today.
Todd joined the Charlotte County Fire - EMS team as the public relations manager in August 2018. In this position, he serves as the public information officer handling media relations, public education programs, and scheduling crews for public appearances.