Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
MunicipalDoral, Florida
- Stations: 70+ coverage
- Staffing: 2,600 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Urban search and rescue, aviation, fireboat operations
- Established: 1938
📞 (786) 331-5000🌐 Official site
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Florida Fire Departments
Coastal counties funding fireboat crews and paramedic stipends.
Regional recruitment for 75 firefighter/paramedic roles statewide.
Showing all 6 departments in Florida.
Department breakdown
Total departments6
Municipal4
Combination1
District1
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
MunicipalJacksonville, Florida
- Stations: 65+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,700 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Maritime response, technical rescue, hazmat operations
📞 (904) 630-0500🌐 Official site
Tampa Fire Rescue
MunicipalTampa, Florida
- Stations: 24+ coverage
- Staffing: 720 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Port operations, technical rescue, community outreach
📞 (813) 274-7000🌐 Official site
Orlando Fire Department
MunicipalOrlando, Florida
- Stations: 17+ coverage
- Staffing: 600 career firefighters
- Specialty units: High-rise response, theme park operations, EMS transport
📞 (407) 246-3473🌐 Official site
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
DistrictWest Palm Beach, Florida
- Stations: 52+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,700 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Regional dispatch, fireboat program, specialty teams
📞 (561) 616-7000🌐 Official site
St. Johns County Fire Rescue
CombinationSt. Augustine, Florida
- Stations: 19+ coverage
- Staffing: Career & volunteer firefighters
- Specialty units: Wildland interface, technical rescue, marine operations
📞 (904) 209-1740🌐 Official site
About Florida Fire Departments
Florida has 6 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 36% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Florida.
Coastal counties funding fireboat crews and paramedic stipends. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.