The Fire Chief manages all Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) personnel and operations with the assistance of his Executive Staff. In unison, this key group of public safety professionals is responsible for determining department goals with respect to the needs of our community and the safety of our personnel. Through their individual areas of oversight, Executive Staff members provide the leadership and direction necessary to meet department goals and deliver excellence in fire rescue services to all residents and visitors in Miami-Dade County.     

	Herminio Lorenzo Fire Chief
	Alfredo Suarez Deputy Fire Chief
	Cynthia S. Sears Assistant Fire Chief of Operations
	Karls Paul-Noel Assistant Fire Chief of Technical & Support Services
	Jane Feuer Assistant Director of Administrative Services
	Scott Mendelsberg Assistant Director of Budget, Planning & Grants