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Miami Beach Fire Department
Miami Beach, FL · Miami-Dade County
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Department careers page ↗Miami Beach Fire Department runs its operations through six sections: Fire Administration, Fire Suppression, Fire Rescue, Fire Prevention, Support Services, and Ocean Rescue. The department staffs four fire stations across the island, providing structural firefighting alongside EMS transport, with ambulance billing handled by a third-party contractor rather than the city directly.
Beyond traditional fire suppression, the department's Ocean Rescue Division manages lifeguard coverage, beach safety flag systems, and water-safety education along Miami Beach's shoreline, including permitting and enforcement for activities like kiteboarding. The Fire Prevention Division handles plan review, construction inspections, special-event permitting (including pyrotechnics and fireworks), and public education on topics ranging from high-rise fire safety to lithium-ion battery hazards.
The department also runs a Cadet Program for youth interested in the fire service, offering EMR/lifeguard certification pathways and Fire Academy training, and participates in PulsePoint, an app that alerts nearby CPR-trained citizens to cardiac emergencies and displays AED locations.
MissionThe highest level of service, safety and security
How many fire stations does Miami Beach Fire Department operate?
The department operates four fire stations: Station 1 (1051 Jefferson Ave.), Station 2 (2300 Pine Tree Dr.), Station 3 (5303 Collins Ave.), and Station 4 (6880 Indian Creek Dr.).
Does Miami Beach Fire Department provide ambulance transport?
Yes. The department provides ambulance transport when a patient requires or is likely to require medical attention during transport; billing for transports is handled by a third-party contractor, Digitech.
Who oversees lifeguards and beach safety in Miami Beach?
The department's Ocean Rescue Division, headquartered at 1001 Ocean Drive, staffs lifeguard towers along the beach, monitors conditions, and enforces beach safety regulations such as kiteboarding permits.
What youth programs does the department offer?
The Cadet Program offers young people EMR and lifeguard certification opportunities along with Fire Academy training.