About MDFR
Miami Dade Fire Rescue provides comprehensive fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations throughout Miami-Dade County. One of the largest fire departments in the Southeast.
Core Responsibilities
- Fire Suppression: Combat structural and wildland fires
- EMS Services: Provide emergency medical care and transport
- Technical Rescue: Perform specialized rescue operations
- Fire Prevention: Conduct inspections and education
- Hazmat Response: Handle hazardous materials incidents
- Air Rescue: Provide helicopter emergency services
Specialized Units
Fire Suppression
- Structure fires
- Vehicle fires
- Wildland fires
- Search & rescue
EMS/Paramedic
- Emergency medical care
- Patient transport
- Advanced life support
- Trauma response
Technical Rescue
- High-angle rescue
- Confined space
- Trench rescue
- Water rescue
Hazmat Team
- Chemical spills
- Decontamination
- Environmental protection
- Safety monitoring
Requirements
Basic Requirements
- Active FSCRP member
- Minimum age: 15 years old
- Physical fitness
- Team player
Skills
- Emergency response
- Medical knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Stress management
Rank Structure
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Driver Engineer
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Battalion Chief
- Division Chief
- Assistant Chief
- Fire Chief
Benefits
- Save lives daily
- Comprehensive training
- Brotherhood and teamwork
- Diverse career opportunities