County profile
Broward County, FL 28 departments
2,435 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Broward County · #1 of 67 in-state.
Broward County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,435 personnel across 28 departments) - #1 of 67 in-state; mix 16/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 67 in Florida
- 2.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
- 28 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Broward County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Sheriffs Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Pembroke Park · EMS | other | - |
| Broward County Sheriffs Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Lauderdale Lakes · EMS | career | 52 |
| Broward County Sheriffs Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Lauderdale By The Sea · EMS | other | - |
| City of Dania Beach Fire Department 93 Fort Lauderdale · EMS | other | - |
| Coral Springs Fire Department Coral Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Dania Beach Fire Department Dania Beach · EMS | career | 55 |
| Davie Fire Rescue Davie · EMS | career | 105 |
| Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue Deerfield Beach · EMS | career | 131 |
| Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Fort Lauderdale · EMS | career | 412 |
| Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue Hallandale Beach · EMS | career | 76 |
| Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department Hollywood · EMS | career | 275 |
| Lauderhill Fire Rescue Fort Lauderdale · EMS | other | - |
| Lauderhill Fire Rescue Lauderhill · EMS | career | 78 |
| Lighthouse Point Fire Department Lighthouse Point · EMS | career | 27 |
| Margate Fire Department Margate · EMS | career | 111 |
| Margate Fire Department Coconut Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Miramar Fire Rescue Miramar · EMS | career | 149 |
| North Lauderdale Fire Rescue Pompano Beach · EMS | career | 26 |
| North Lauderdale Fire Rescue North Lauderdale · EMS | other | - |
| Oakland Park Fire Department Oakland Park · EMS | career | 80 |
| Oakland Park Fire Rescue Oakland Park · EMS | other | - |
| Pembroke Pines Fire and Rescue Pembroke Pines · EMS | career | 257 |
| Plantation Fire Department Plantation · EMS | volunteer | 275 |
| Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Pompano Beach · EMS | career | 194 |
| Seminole Tribe Fire Department Hollywood · EMS | other | - |
| Southwest Ranches Volunteer Fire Rescue Incorporated Southwest Ranches · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sunrise Fire Rescue Sunrise · EMS | other | - |
| Tamarac Fire and Rescue Tamarac · EMS | career | 107 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,435 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 16 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (7% volunteer).
2.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (72 stations / 2,435 roster).
Largest book: Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue holds 17% of county personnel (412 of 2,435).
Photo-finish peer: Middlesex County, NJ (-11 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Broward County? ▼
Broward County has 2,435 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 87, which is 211% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Broward County, FL? ▼
Broward County, FL has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 16 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Broward County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 16 of 28 departments (57%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Broward County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 41 departments in Broward County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Broward County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.