Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Emergency Disaster Response Services in Southwest Florida
Founded in 1971 by William and Martha Maute, Fireservice Emergency Disaster Response has grown from a small janitorial company into a 120-person enterprise serving Southwest Florida. Our family-owned business operates with a servant-minded approach, prioritizing compassionate service and rapid response to emergencies. With 20 dedicated 24/7 emergency response teams and a 30-minute average arrival time, we specialize in water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, storm damage clean-up, and trauma clean-up services. Our in-house contracting division handles reconstruction from minor repairs to full-scale rebuilding, ensuring properties are restored to pre-disaster conditions. As licensed general contractors, we coordinate directly with insurance providers while maintaining transparency and avoiding assignment of benefits.Our commitment to community engagement extends beyond emergency services, with team members participating in local boards, educational seminars, and civic events across seven counties. Headquartered in Fort Myers with additional offices in Naples and North Port, our 70-vehicle fleet enables rapid deployment across Southwest Florida. The company maintains rigorous safety protocols and invests in continuous training for biohazard remediation, structural drying, and disaster reconstruction. This legacy of service excellence has made us the region's trusted partner for emergency disaster response over five decades.
Services
Water Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Restoration
Mold Remediation
Storm Damage Clean-up
Contracting Services
Trauma Clean-Up
Biohazard Removal
Disaster Reconstruction
Emergency Response
Environmental Remediation
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- 20 dedicated 24/7 emergency response teams with 30-minute average arrival time
- 50+ years of disaster restoration experience in Southwest Florida
- Family-owned business maintaining servant leadership principles
- Licensed general contractors handling complete reconstruction projects
- Community-focused approach with local team participation in civic initiatives
What people say
30-minute response time
Professional technicians
Compassionate service
Thorough clean-up
Insurance coordination
Services
Water Damage Restoration
Our certified technicians respond within 30 minutes to remove standing water from burst pipes, leaks, or natural disasters. We employ industrial pumps and drying equipment to restore properties to dry conditions. Structural repairs address roof, wall, and floor damage while preventing mold growth through comprehensive moisture elimination.
Fire Damage Restoration
We eliminate smoke odors and restore fire-damaged properties using specialized cleaning agents and HEPA filtration systems. Our process removes charred debris, repairs structural damage, and restores contents to pre-loss condition. Thermal fogging techniques neutralize lingering smoke particles in hard-to-reach areas.
Mold Remediation
Certified specialists contain and eliminate mold colonies using negative air pressure chambers and antimicrobial treatments. We identify moisture sources, remove contaminated materials, and implement preventive measures. Air quality testing confirms successful remediation before property re-occupancy.
Storm Damage Clean-up
Generator-powered equipment enables immediate response to hurricane, flood, and wind damage. Our teams secure properties, remove debris, and dry structures to prevent secondary damage. Board-up services protect against further weather exposure while coordinating permanent repairs.
Trauma Clean-Up
Trained professionals handle sensitive situations involving unattended deaths or traumatic incidents. We follow OSHA standards for biohazard waste disposal while maintaining compassionate service. Complete decontamination restores properties to habitable conditions using hospital-grade disinfectants.
People
Byron Whittamore
Chief Executive Officer
Leading Fireservice with over 25 years of restoration experience, Byron maintains the company's founding commitment to compassionate service while overseeing operational excellence across Southwest Florida.
Dave Bonanno
President
With three decades in disaster response management, Dave directs daily operations ensuring rapid deployment of emergency teams and maintaining quality standards across all service areas.
Chris Roessner
Vice President
Overseeing technical training programs, Chris ensures all technicians maintain current certifications in mold remediation, biohazard handling, and structural drying methodologies.
Dwayne Taylor
Director of Business Development
Building community partnerships, Dwayne expands Fireservice's service footprint while maintaining relationships with insurance providers and local government agencies.
Nathaniel Riley
Director of Business Analytics and Technology
Implementing cutting-edge response systems, Nathaniel manages the company's dispatch network that ensures 24/7 coverage and rapid resource allocation during emergencies.
Questions
What emergency services are available 24/7?
We provide 24/7 response for water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, storm clean-up, and trauma clean-up services with 20 dedicated emergency teams.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
Our average response time is 30 minutes from call to arrival, with teams dispatched within 5 minutes of receiving emergency calls.
Do you work with insurance companies?
Yes, we coordinate directly with insurance providers while maintaining transparency and avoiding assignment of benefits to simplify the claims process.
Are your technicians certified?
All technicians maintain current certifications in mold remediation, biohazard handling, structural drying, and OSHA safety standards for disaster response.
What areas do you service?
We serve Southwest Florida from Marco Island to Sarasota, including Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, DeSoto, Glades, and Sarasota counties.
Can you handle complete property reconstruction?
As licensed general contractors, we manage full reconstruction projects from initial mitigation through final remodeling to restore properties to pre-disaster condition.
