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Coral Gables Fire & Rescue Department
Coral Gables, FL · Miami-Dade County
Serves a population of more than 50,000 residents from three fire stations, led by a fire chief, one deputy chief, three division chiefs, and an administrative supervisor.
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Department careers page ↗Coral Gables Fire & Rescue Department protects a Miami-Dade County community of more than 50,000 residents from three fire stations across the city. Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Marcos De La Rosa, appointed in 2016 after 24 years with the Hialeah Fire Department, leads a department of more than 147 personnel supported by a deputy chief, three division chiefs, and an administrative supervisor.
The department runs 24-hour, year-round operations covering fire suppression, advanced and basic life support emergency medical services, rescue operations, fire prevention and life-safety inspections, public fire and life-safety education, emergency management, and public information.
Beyond emergency response, Coral Gables firefighters run an active community-outreach program: daily blood pressure checks at the stations, monthly Community Response Team and CPR/AED certification classes, a 10-week Fire Cadet program for teens, station tours for schools, and Safe Haven for Newborns infant-surrender services at every staffed station.
Firefighter and paramedic vacancies for Coral Gables Fire & Rescue Department are posted on the City of Coral Gables' NEOGOV careers portal as they open; the department currently has no active fire department postings listed, so prospective applicants should check the portal regularly.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with Coral Gables Fire & Rescue Department?
Openings are posted on the City of Coral Gables' NEOGOV careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/coralgablesfl. The department is small, so fire and rescue vacancies are limited and posted only as they arise.
How many fire stations does Coral Gables have?
The department operates three fire stations: Station 1 at 2151 Salzedo Street, Station 2 at 525 South Dixie Highway, and Station 3 at 11911 Old Cutler Road, all in Coral Gables, FL.
Who is the Fire Chief of Coral Gables Fire & Rescue Department?
Marcos De La Rosa has served as Fire Chief and Emergency Manager since 2016, leading a department of more than 147 personnel after 24 years with the Hialeah Fire Department.
What services does Coral Gables Fire & Rescue Department provide?
The department provides 24-hour fire suppression, advanced and basic life support EMS, rescue operations, fire prevention and life-safety inspections, public education, emergency management, and public information services year-round.