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/global/fire/home.page 2025-07-21 2025-07-21T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Media and Public Relations Bureau [email protected] 305-204-2526 Now’s Your Chance: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is Hiring Firefighters! This rare opportunity only comes once every 3 years — don’t miss it! From July 21 to August 11, 2025, individuals with a passion for public service, grit, and a heart for helping others are encouraged to apply. The countdown is on! Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR), a world-renowned, Class 1 fire department and the 6th largest in the nation, is opening its firefighter recruitment process for a limited time, and we need your help to spread the word. From July 21 to August 11, 2025, individuals with a passion for public service, grit, and a heart for helping others are encouraged to apply online at <a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/jobs.">www.miamidade.gov/jobs. </a> This is a rare and highly competitive opportunity — the chance to join MDFR’s elite ranks only comes around once every three years. As one of the most diverse and dynamic fire rescue agencies in the country, MDFR is looking for the best of the best to step up, stand out, and serve with courage and compassion. Recruitment Details: <ul> <li>Application Window: July 21 - August 11, 2025</li> <li>Apply Online Only: <a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/jobs">www.miamidade.gov/jobs </a></li> <li>This recruitment is open nationally, so please share these details with your respective national networks</li> </ul> At the time of application, you must have: <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED</li> <li>Have a valid driver’s license</li> <li>Be at least 18 years old</li> </ul> Be sure to follow us: <ul> <li>The recruitment hashtag is #MDFRRecruitment</li> <li>Our social media channels are: <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miamidadefirerescue/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@miamidadefirerescue </a></li> <li>X: <a href="https://x.com/MiamiDadeFire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@MiamiDadeFire </a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeFireRescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFireRescue) </a></li> <li>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@miamidadefirerescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@miamidadefirerescue </a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/miamidadefirerescue?trk=public_p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) </a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MiamiDadeFireRescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@MiamiDadeFireRescue</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Media Note: Help Us Amplify This Message! To help connect our community with this exciting opportunity, MDFR is offering compelling promotional materials to enhance your coverage, including high-impact visuals of firefighter training and engaging content that showcases the heart and grit of the job. Let’s work together to show our residents what it means to be part of Miami-Dade’s fire rescue family and inspire the next generation of heroes. For more information, please contact MDFR’s Media and Public Relations Bureau at 305-204-2526. no 2025 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Fire Rescue 1 rel1753115491986810 Fire Rescue R. David Paulison Fire Rescue Headquarters 9300 NW 41st Street Miami 33178-2414 Donna Loyola [email protected] 786-331-4619 ¡Esta es tu oportunidad! ¡El Departamento de Bomberos de Miami-Dade busca bomberos! Esta oportunidad única solo se presenta cada 3 años. ¡No la dejes pasar! Desde el 21 de julio hasta el 11 de agosto de 2025, se insta a las personas con pasión por el servicio público, valentía y un corazón para ayudar a los demás. ¡Comienza la cuenta regresiva! El Departamento de Bomberos de Miami-Dade (MDFR, por sus siglas en inglés), un departamento de bomberos de clase 1 de renombre mundial y el sexto más grande del país, abre su proceso de reclutamiento de bomberos por tiempo limitado, y necesitamos su ayuda para difundir la información. Desde el 21 de julio hasta el 11 de agosto de 2025, se insta a las personas con pasión por el servicio público, valentía y un corazón para ayudar a los demás a presentar su solicitud en línea en <a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/jobs.">www.miamidade.gov/jobs. </a> Esta es una oportunidad única y altamente competitiva: la oportunidad de unirse a la élite de MDFR solamente se presenta cada tres años. Como una de las agencias de bomberos y rescate más diversas y dinámicas del país, MDFR busca a los mejores para que den un paso al frente, se destaquen y sirvan con valentía y compasión. Detalles de reclutamiento: <ul> <li>Período de postulación: 21 de julio hasta el 11 de Agosto de 2025</li> <li>Presentar solicitud solamente en línea: <a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/jobs">www.miamidade.gov/jobs </a></li> <li>Este reclutamiento está abierto a nivel nacional, así que por favor comparta estos detalles con sus respectivos medios de prensa nacionales</li> </ul> Al momento de presentar la solicitud, deberás tener: <ul> <li>Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED</li> <li>Licencia de conducir válida</li> <li>Al menos 18 años de edad</li> </ul> No olvides seguirnos: <ul> <li>El hashtag de reclutamiento es #MDFRRecruitment</li> <li>Nuestras redes sociales son: <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miamidadefirerescue/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@miamidadefirerescue </a></li> <li>X: <a href="https://x.com/MiamiDadeFire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@MiamiDadeFire </a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeFireRescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFireRescue) </a></li> <li>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@miamidadefirerescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@miamidadefirerescue </a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/miamidadefirerescue?trk=public_p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) </a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MiamiDadeFireRescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@MiamiDadeFireRescue</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Nota de prensa: ¡Ayúdennos a amplificar este mensaje! Para ayudar a conectar a nuestra comunidad con esta gran oportunidad, MDFR ofrece materiales promocionales cautivantes para mejorar su cobertura, incluidas imágenes de alto impacto del entrenamiento de los bomberos y contenido atractivo que muestra el corazón y la esencia del trabajo. Trabajemos juntos para mostrarles a nuestros residentes lo que significa ser parte de la familia de los bomberos de Miami-Dade e inspirar a la próxima generación de héroes. Para obtener más información, comunícate con la Oficina de Prensa y Relaciones Públicas de MDFR al 305-204-2526. Kounye a se chans pa w: Depatman Ponpye Miami-Dade ap anplwaye ajan ponpye! Opòtinite ra sa a sèlman rive yon fwa chak 3 ane — pa rate li! Soti 21 Jiyè pou rive 11 out 2025, moun ki gen pasyon pou sèvis piblik, ki gen kouraj, epi ki gen yon kè pou ede lòt moun Dekont la kòmanse! Depatman Ponpye Miami-Dade (MDFR), yon depatman ponpye 1ye Klas ki renome atravè lemond e ki se 6yèm pi gwo nan peyi a, ap ouvè pwosesis rekritman ajan ponpye li pou yon tan limite, epi nou bezwen èd ou pou gaye nouvèl la. Soti 21 Jiyè pou rive 11 out 2025, moun ki gen pasyon pou sèvis piblik, ki gen kouraj, epi ki gen yon kè pou ede lòt moun, nou ankouraje yo pou yo aplike sou entènèt nan <a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/jobs.">www.miamidade.gov/jobs. </a> Sa a se yon opòtinite e trè konpetitif — chans pou rantre nan ran elit MDFR yo sèlman rive yon fwa chak twa ane. Antanke youn nan ajans sekou kont ensandi ki pi divès e dinamik nan peyi a, MDFR ap chèche krèm moun yo pou yo prezante, pou yo fè diferans, epi pou yo sèvi avèk kouraj e konpasyon. Detay sou rekritman: <ul> <li>Peryòd aplikasyon an: 21 jiyè - 11 out 2025</li> <li>Aplike sou entènèt sèlman: <a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/jobs">www.miamidade.gov/jobs </a></li> <li>Rekritman sa a ouvè sou tout peyi a, kidonk tanpri pataje detay sa yo ak rezo nasyonal respektif ou yo</li> </ul> Nan moman aplikasyon an, ou dwe genyen: <ul> <li>Diplòm lekòl segondè oswa GED</li> <li>Gen yon lisans chofè ki valid</li> <li>Gen omwen 18 ane</li> </ul> Pa bliye suiv nou: <ul> <li>Referans rekritman an se #MDFRRecruitment</li> <li>Kanal medya sosyal nou yo se: <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miamidadefirerescue/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@miamidadefirerescue </a></li> <li>X: <a href="https://x.com/MiamiDadeFire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@MiamiDadeFire </a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeFireRescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFireRescue) </a></li> <li>Fil: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@miamidadefirerescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@miamidadefirerescue </a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/miamidadefirerescue?trk=public_p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sèvis Ponpye ak Sekou Miami-Dade (MDFR) </a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MiamiDadeFireRescue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@MiamiDadeFireRescue</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Nòt pou medya yo: Ede nou anplifye mesaj sa a! Pou ede konekte kominote nou an avèk opòtinite enteresan sa a, MDFR ap ofri bonjan materyèl pwomosyonèl pou amelyore pwoteksyon ou, tankou enstriman vizyèl gran enpak pou fòmasyon ajan ponpye ak kontni enfòmasyon kaptivan ki montre valè ak kouraj travay la. Annou travay ansanm pou nou montre rezidan nou yo sa sa vle di pou moun fè pati fanmi Depatman Ponpye Miami-Dade la epi enspire pwochen jenerasyon ewo yo. Pou plis enfòmasyon, tanpri kontakte Biwo Medya ak Relasyon Piblik MDFR a nan 305-204-2526. local county miami-dade department department Fire RescueMDFR Contact Us /global/fire/contact-fire-rescue.page About Us /global/fire/about-fire-rescue.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Department We protect people, property and the environment by providing proactive responsive professional and humanitarian fire rescue services essential to public health, safety and well-being. <div id="_mcePaste" class="mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: 0px; top: -25px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;"></div> We have 71 fire-rescue stations within unincorporated Miami-Dade County and serve 29 municipalities. We have response units dedicated to air rescue service, ocean rescue, fire and rescue operations, marine, hazardous materials (HazMat), urban search and rescue (US&R), technical rescue, and venom response. 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MIAMI-DADE ( July 21, 2025 )–

The countdown is on! Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR), a world-renowned, Class 1 fire department and the 6th largest in the nation, is opening its firefighter recruitment process for a limited time, and we need your help to spread the word.

From July 21 to August 11, 2025, individuals with a passion for public service, grit, and a heart for helping others are encouraged to apply online at www.miamidade.gov/jobs.

This is a rare and highly competitive opportunity — the chance to join MDFR’s elite ranks only comes around once every three years. As one of the most diverse and dynamic fire rescue agencies in the country, MDFR is looking for the best of the best to step up, stand out, and serve with courage and compassion.

Recruitment Details:

Application Window: July 21 - August 11, 2025
Apply Online Only: www.miamidade.gov/jobs
This recruitment is open nationally, so please share these details with your respective national networks

At the time of application, you must have:

High School Diploma or GED
Have a valid driver’s license
Be at least 18 years old

Be sure to follow us:

The recruitment hashtag is #MDFRRecruitment
Our social media channels are:
- Instagram: @miamidadefirerescue
- X: @MiamiDadeFire
- Facebook: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFireRescue)
- Threads: @miamidadefirerescue
- LinkedIn: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR)
- YouTube: @MiamiDadeFireRescue

Media Note: Help Us Amplify This Message!

To help connect our community with this exciting opportunity, MDFR is offering compelling promotional materials to enhance your coverage, including high-impact visuals of firefighter training and engaging content that showcases the heart and grit of the job.

Let’s work together to show our residents what it means to be part of Miami-Dade’s fire rescue family and inspire the next generation of heroes.

For more information, please contact MDFR’s Media and Public Relations Bureau at 305-204-2526.

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R. David Paulison Fire Rescue Headquarters
9300 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178-2414