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Miramar Fire-Rescue
Miramar, FL · Broward County
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Department careers page ↗Miramar Fire-Rescue grew from an all-volunteer outfit in the mid-1950s, when a civil defense siren atop City Hall summoned members and the city's first engine pumped 500 gallons a minute, into a fully career department protecting one of Florida's largest and fastest-growing cities. Today the department runs five stations along Miramar Parkway, mixing engine and ladder companies that all operate as Advanced Life Support units staffed by cross-trained firefighter/paramedics, so every apparatus that arrives on scene can begin medical treatment immediately rather than waiting on a separate rescue unit.
The department's response area covers everything from a 178-bed hospital and municipal water/wastewater plants to an ICE detention facility, major pipelines, and dozens of schools, and it answers around 13,000 calls a year, the large majority of them EMS rather than fire. Beyond suppression and EMS, Miramar Fire-Rescue runs dedicated Fire Prevention/Arson Investigation, Emergency Management, Logistics, and Training divisions, and its EMS division has a history of adopting new protocols early, including being among the first Florida departments to field a particular cardiac drug and to use pen-based computer systems for run tracking.
MissionWe are dedicated to a culture of safety, courage, compassion and charity while selflessly serving our community. We believe leadership is demonstrated through integrity, commitment, loyalty and humility, by continuing to foster professionalism through excellence, teamwork, respect and accountability. Above all, we treat each other and the community with respect based on mutual trust and open, honest communication.
Miramar Fire-Rescue hires Florida-certified firefighter/paramedics. The department directs prospective applicants to Florida's standard firefighter certification pathway and offers an interest card for candidates who want to be notified the next time the department is hiring.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Valid State of Florida driver's license
- Current CPR/ACLS certification
- Able to pass a physical exam for physically demanding work
- High school diploma or GED (typical minimum)
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- Florida Firefighter I and II certification (or equivalency from another state)
- Florida EMT training/certification prior to firefighter certification
Hiring process
- Complete Florida's Firefighter Minimum Standards Course (Firefighter I: 206 hours; Firefighter II: 192 hours; 398 hours total)
- Pass a written and practical certification examination covering firefighter safety, training, and state standards (a failed attempt requires a 6-month wait to retest)
- Obtain EMT certification, required before firefighter certification
- Out-of-state applicants: submit prior certification for state equivalency review, then pass an equivalency exam
Follows the State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training's Firefighter Minimum Standards Course (Firefighter I + Firefighter II, 398 total hours) rather than an in-house academy.
How many fire stations does Miramar Fire-Rescue operate?
Five stations: Station 19, Station 70, Station 107, Station 84, and Station 100, all situated on or near Miramar Parkway.
Does Miramar Fire-Rescue provide EMS transport?
Yes. All engine and ladder companies are Advanced Life Support units staffed by firefighter/paramedics with a full complement of ALS equipment and medications, and about 84% of the department's roughly 13,000 annual calls are EMS-related.
What certification do I need to become a Miramar firefighter?
Florida certification as a Firefighter II (NFPA 1001), which requires completing the state's Firefighter Minimum Standards Course (398 hours total), passing a written and practical exam, and obtaining EMT certification. Out-of-state certifications can be considered through Florida's equivalency process.
Who leads Miramar Fire-Rescue?
Jermaine McFarlane, who began serving as the department's 11th Fire Chief on March 21, 2025 after 26 years with the department, rising from Firefighter through Deputy Fire Chief.
What critical infrastructure does the department protect?
Its coverage area includes the 178-bed Memorial Miramar Hospital, city water and wastewater treatment plants, an ICE detention facility, major natural gas and petroleum pipelines, large retail centers, and dozens of schools.