The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) is a premier all-hazards emergency response agency serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. Established in 1935, MDFR has grown into one of the largest fire-rescue departments in the United States, providing fire protection, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and disaster response across 1,883 square miles, encompassing both unincorporated areas and 29 municipalities .