The City of Miami Fire Department (MFD) is a full-service emergency response agency serving the City of Miami, Florida. It provides comprehensive fire protection, advanced life support emergency medical services (EMS), technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention, and community outreach programs to one of the most dynamic urban environments in the southeastern United States.
Key Facts:
Established: 1898
Jurisdiction: City of Miami (approx. 55 square miles)
Population Served: Over 460,000 residents, with a significantly higher daytime population due to business and tourism
2023 Emergency Calls: 102,364
Personnel: Approximately 750 uniformed firefighters and paramedics
Staffing: All fire suppression personnel are certified as paramedics or EMTs
Fire Stations: 15 stations strategically located throughout the city
Apparatus: Includes engines, aerial trucks, rescue units, marine units, hazardous materials units, and specialized technical rescue vehicles
Core Services:
Fire Suppression: Response to structure fires, vehicle fires, and wildland fires
Emergency Medical Services: All front-line units operate at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level
Technical Rescue Operations: High-angle, trench, confined space, and building collapse rescues
Hazardous Materials Response: Dedicated HazMat team with regional response capability
Fire Prevention & Code Compliance: Inspections, permitting, building plan review, and fire investigations
Public Education & Outreach: Fire safety education, CPR classes, smoke alarm installations, and community engagement
Marine Operations: Fireboats and trained personnel respond to marine emergencies along Biscayne Bay and the Miami River
Certifications & Ratings:
ISO Public Protection Classification: Class 1 (highest possible rating)
CFAI Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International
Operational Standards: Compliant with NFPA, OSHA, and Florida EMS regulations
Notable Attributes:
One of the busiest departments per capita in Florida
Workforce reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Miami
Active in major public events including Ultra Music Festival, Art Basel, and international sporting events
Participates in regional and national disaster response efforts, including Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
The City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department is recognized for its high level of readiness, professional excellence, and dedication to safeguarding lives, property, and the environment across a vibrant and rapidly growing metropolitan area.
