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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
Doral, FL · Miami-Dade County
second-largest fire department in the nation
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Department careers page ↗Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) traces its roots to a single-unit fire patrol formed in 1935. Between 1968 and 1978, fifteen municipal fire departments merged into the county department, leaving only Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Beach and the City of Miami to run their own fire services. Today MDFR covers a response territory of roughly 1,900 square miles.
The department is staffed by nearly 2,800 employees, including more than 2,200 uniformed firefighters cross-trained in fire suppression and emergency medical response. It operates 71 fire-rescue stations serving unincorporated Miami-Dade plus 29 municipalities.
Serving a resident population of more than 1.9 million, MDFR answers over 250,000 calls for assistance each year, ranking it among the busiest and largest fire departments in the country. Beyond front-line response, the department runs specialized teams and coordinates the County's Emergency Operations Center.
MissionWe protect people, property and the environment by providing proactive responsive professional and humanitarian fire rescue services essential to public health, safety and well-being.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue recruits for Firefighter and Fire Rescue Dispatcher positions, with online applications submitted through the county jobs portal. Candidates should review the department's Firefighter Recruitment Packet, Application Guide, Firefighter Informational Handbook, and the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Candidate Guide before applying.
Questions about the hiring process can be directed to the MDFR hiring office at 786-331-4700 or in person at 9300 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178.
What positions does Miami-Dade Fire Rescue hire for?
MDFR actively recruits for Firefighter and Fire Rescue Dispatcher positions.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the Miami-Dade County jobs portal at miamidade.gov/jobs. Review the Firefighter Recruitment Packet and Application Guide before applying.
Is there a physical ability test?
Yes. Candidates should prepare using the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Candidate Guide provided by the department.
Who can I contact with hiring questions?
Reach the MDFR hiring office at 786-331-4700, or visit 9300 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178.
How large is the department I'd be joining?
MDFR is the nation's second-largest fire department, with nearly 2,800 employees and 71 stations responding to more than 250,000 calls a year.