County profile
Miami-Dade County, FL 12 departments
1,379 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Miami-Dade County · #3 of 67 in-state.
Miami-Dade County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,379 personnel across 12 departments) - #3 of 67 in-state; mix 5/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 67 in Florida
- 2.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue
- 11 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Miami-Dade County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Miami Beach Fire Rescue Department Miami · EMS | career | 219 |
| City of Miami Beach Fire Rescue Department Miami Beach · EMS | other | - |
| City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue Miami · EMS | career | 681 |
| City of Miami Fire and Rescue Miami · EMS | other | - |
| Coral Gables Fire Department Coral Gables · EMS | career | 146 |
| Everglades National Park Fire Cache Homestead | other | - |
| Hialeah Fire Department Hialeah · EMS | career | 294 |
| Homestead Air Reserve Base Fire Department-Dod Homestead · EMS | other | - |
| Miami - Dade County Fire Rescue Miami · EMS | other | - |
| Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Miami · EMS | other | - |
| Redland Fire Rescue Redland · EMS | other | - |
| Village of Key Biscayne Fire Rescue Department Key Biscayne · EMS | career | 39 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,379 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
2.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (29 stations / 1,379 roster).
Largest book: City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue holds 49% of county personnel (681 of 1,379).
Photo-finish peer: Lake County, IN (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Miami-Dade County? ▼
Miami-Dade County has 1,379 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 115, which is 311% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Miami-Dade County, FL? ▼
Miami-Dade County, FL has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Miami-Dade County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Miami-Dade County has a mix: 5 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Miami-Dade County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.