Welcome to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Online!

We protect people, property and the environment by providing
responsive professional and humanitarian fire rescue services
essential to public health, safety and well-being.  

MDFR has partnered with the American Red Cross and the Miami Seaquarium  to teach children and families about water safety. Start your summer with a splash during one of four special days in May that will feature the WHALE (Water Habits are Learned Early) Tales program at the Miami Seaquarium. Learn about water safety through entertaining activities, and also enjoy a day of fun for the whole family at a discounted admission price on all WHALE Tales event days:  May 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miami Seaquarium, located on Key Biscayne at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway. For more information and to download the discount coupon, visit the WHALE Tales Website. 

MDFR recognized outstanding acts of valor and employee excellence at the annual Medal Day Ceremony held on March 14th, 2008, at the Firefighters Memorial Building. This special occasion honored individuals and crews who have performed acts of bravery, meritorious service, or have demonstrated excellence in the workplace throughout the past year.

To learn more about Fireboat 2 and the rest of the MDFR's Marine Fleet visit Marine Operations.

The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, along with Miami-Dade Public Schools, started an Academy of Fire and Rescue Program within the high school system. This years program takes place at Miami Lakes Educational Center  as a part of the Health Sciences Academy.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is not accepting applications for the position of firefighter at this time. Our intake, held from May 21 - June 6, 2006, brought in nearly 6,000 applicants.