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Welcome to Our First Issue!
Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue's (MDFR)
Hotlines is a monthly publication that
promotes departmental services, initiatives and
accomplishments. Originally launched in July 2009 as a
quarterly electronic newsletter, Hotlines has
evolved into a more user friendly format.
Hotlines is not only distributed to MDFR
employees, it's also posted on our public
website, http://www.miamidade.gov/mdfr
so that it can be accessed by members of the community
we serve. |
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Delivering Extraordinary Work
Firefighter Joseph Medor is an ordinary man who
does extraordinary work. The six-year Miami-Dade Fire
Rescue firefighter/paramedic has seen all types of
medical emergencies while serving at the Coral Reef
Station. However, it's his volunteer work what makes him
unique. This year, he's already been a part of four
missions to Haiti, twice with the Central Florida Health
Alliance and twice on his own. These trips usually occur
from Thursday through Sunday, when local Haitians are
more likely to visit the clinic. >> |
MDFR Welcomes Fire
Chief William W. Bryson
Miami-Dade
County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez named long-time public
servant and firefighter William "Shorty" Bryson to the
position of Fire Chief. Chief Bryson began his
career at the City of Miami as a
firefighter in 1975. He steadily rose through the ranks
to the position of Fire Chief, which he held for nine
years. Along the way, Chief Bryson held the
positions of Lieutenant, Captain and Chief Fire
Officer. >>
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Heart Attack Survivor
Thankful to His Rescuers
On Aug.
13, 2011 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) responded to
reports of a man down at the Jewish Community Center
basketball courts located at 11155 SW 112
Ave. First-arriving-units found an unconscious
50-year-old male in cardiac arrest on the court. The man
had suffered a massive heart attack while playing
basketball. A fellow ball player stated that the
man suddenly clutched his chest and collapsed to the
ground. >>
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MDFR Unveils Piece of
History
On Sept. 7, 2011,
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) commemorated those who
lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, by unveiling a piece
of a steel beam from the World Trade Center
collapse. >>
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Think Pink This
October
October is Breast Cancer
awareness month, and MDFR has joined forces with the
American Cancer Society to "Make Strides Against Breast
Cancer." On Sunday, Oct. 9, MDFR will join
thousands to participate in a 5K walk fundraising
event. In the past, MDFR has been one of the
County's top fundraisers. Donations will help the
American Cancer Society find better ways to prevent,
detect and treat breast cancer as well as provide help
and hope to people facing the disease. >>
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The Busiest in the
Land
MDFR's Aerial 2, stationed in
Liberty City, holds the distinction of taking the lead
as the busiest aerial-ladder-truck in North America for
the second consecutive year. This ranking is a
result of responding to 5,277 calls last year. >>
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