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With summer in full swing, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is reminding our community to stay safe at the beach. To help raise awareness about rip currents, #MDFR hosted a demonstration highlighting the dangers they pose and the steps beachgoers can take to escape a rip current and stay safe in the water. For more beach safety information, visit miamidade.gov/global/fire/sa…. Courtesy: @NBC6
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Check out this segment by @NBC6 to learn more about Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Scholarship Program, which helps recent Miami-Dade County high school graduates earn their State of Florida EMT certification and begin a career in emergency medical services and fire rescue. The program provides a pathway for aspiring first responders to gain the education, skills, and experience needed to serve our community.
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Yesterday, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team provided a fire truck demonstration for students at Miami Norland Senior High School in Miami Gardens. The team shared essential fire safety information, including the importance of installing, testing, and replacing smoke alarms. Students also had the opportunity to see firefighting gear up close and use a fire hose. To learn more about truck demos: bit.ly/4ooQ02Y
MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

ALT MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

ALT MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

ALT MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

ALT MDFR Community Affairs team truck demo at Miami Norland Senior High School.

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On June 10, at approximately 8:53 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a First Alarm junkyard fire near the 2300 block of Ali Baba Avenue. Units arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a junkyard. Firefighters established water supplies and began a fire attack from multiple angles, including the use of aerial ladders to combat the fire from above. Firefighting efforts included the deployment of multiple hose lines, aerial apparatus, and foam operations to contain the fire and prevent further extension to surrounding properties. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and remained on scene to monitor and address hotspots. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Responding A-shift units: AIR, B03, B04, B05, D62, DRN1, E02, E07, E11, E19, E20, E30, E54, L18, L22, L38, L64, M07, P26, R02, R07, R11, R211, R26, R54, SQD, V03, V09, VOC.
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Today, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team provided a special visit for students at KinderCare in Miami Lakes. The team provided an interactive learning experience for the students, proividng the chance to explore a fire engine, handle firefighting gear, and use a fire hose.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue fire truck spraying water in front of a group of children.

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An MDFR Community Affairs member demonstrates an ax to a group of seated students.

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MDFR Community Affairs members pass around a helmet and bunker gear to students seated on the ground.

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On Tuesday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Community Affairs team visited RCMA South Dade Child Development Center in Homestead for a truck demonstration. During the visit, students had the opportunity to see a fire truck and firefighting equipment up close while learning how firefighters keep our community safe.
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Welcome to the 305! ⚽️ As you arrive in Miami for the World Cup, take some time to explore all that Miami-Dade County has to offer. Be sure to follow Miami-Dade County (@MiamiDadeCounty), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (@MiamiDadeFire), and Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management (@MiamiDadeEM) for important safety tips, emergency information, and updates throughout your stay. Enjoy the matches, have fun, and stay safe! #WeAre26
Graphic with the text “WELCOME TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY” in large bold letters. The background features the word “welcome” written repeatedly in multiple languages and styles. Along the bottom are the logos for the Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and Miami-Dade County.

ALT Graphic with the text “WELCOME TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY” in large bold letters. The background features the word “welcome” written repeatedly in multiple languages and styles. Along the bottom are the logos for the Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and Miami-Dade County.

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Join Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in congratulating Chief Fire Officer Fernando Gomez on his induction into the Miami Dade College (@MDCollege) 2026 Hall of Fame. A Miami-Dade College alumnus, Chief Gomez was recognized for his contributions to the public safety profession and the community we serve. As a member of #MDFR’s Training Division, Chief Gomez plays a key role in developing programs that prepare our firefighters to better serve Miami-Dade County. For Chief Gomez, this recognition is a reflection of the people who believed in him and encouraged him throughout his journey, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren. MDFR extends a heartfelt congratulations to Chief Gomez on this well-deserved recognition.
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On May 30, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Community Affairs team provided a Fire Safety Prevention Presentation in the City of North Miami. Community members received fire extinguisher training, home fire safety education, and smoke alarm installation demonstrations using smoke alarms provided by the City of North Miami. #MDFR reminds our community that smoke alarms save lives. Make sure to install smoke alarms in your home, test them once a month, and replace them every 10 years or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.

ALT Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.

Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.

ALT Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.

Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.

ALT Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.

Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.

ALT Community members attend a fire safety presentation in the City of North Miami as a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs team member provides home fire safety and smoke alarm education.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Health and Safety Division is proud to host the 4th Annual Mindset Matters on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. This full-day event brings together first responders and their families for conversations focused on mental wellness, resilience, recovery, and emotional preparedness. Participants are welcome to attend the full program or join individual sessions throughout the day. This year's lineup includes presentations from Broject for Life, fireman.tim, fireman.dom, Boulder Crest Foundation, First Responder Resiliency Foundation, First Responder Sleep Recovery, and more. The event is free to attend and open to the entire first responder community and their families. Register today: forms.monday.com/forms/ee9dc…
Flyer for the 2026 Mindset Matters first responder mental health event hosted by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Health and Safety Division. The flyer highlights a full-day program on June 17, 2026, featuring presentations on resilience, mental wellness, sleep recovery, post-traumatic growth, and first responder mental health. Event details, presenter information, and QR codes for registration and speaker bios are included. The event is free and open to first responders and their families.

ALT Flyer for the 2026 Mindset Matters first responder mental health event hosted by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Health and Safety Division. The flyer highlights a full-day program on June 17, 2026, featuring presentations on resilience, mental wellness, sleep recovery, post-traumatic growth, and first responder mental health. Event details, presenter information, and QR codes for registration and speaker bios are included. The event is free and open to first responders and their families.

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Yesterday, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Community Affairs team visited Academy for Kids Preschool, where students had the opportunity to explore a fire truck and see firefighting gear up close. By engaging with our team, the children learned about the role firefighters play in keeping our community safe.
Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.

ALT Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.

Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.

ALT Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.

Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.

ALT Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.

Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.

ALT Children from a preschool participate in a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Community Affairs visit, exploring a fire truck, viewing firefighting gear, and interacting with team members during a fire safety presentation.
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Today, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Jesus Fuentes reunited with Tyler Nelson and his family, just two weeks after helping save the 5-year-old following a near-drowning incident in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. On May 24, while off duty and spending time with family, #MDFR Lt. Fuentes assisted @browardsheriff Fire Rescue FF/Paramedic Broderick Espinoza and two nurses after Tyler was pulled from a pool without a pulse. Their immediate actions helped Tyler regain a pulse before responding crews arrived. Today's reunion provided an opportunity for Tyler's family to thank those who helped during the emergency and to celebrate his recovery.
MDFR Lt. Jesus Fuentes, BSO Fire Rescue FF Broderick Espinoza with Tyler Nelson and family.

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MDFR Lt. Jesus Fuentes, BSO Fire Rescue FF Broderick Espinoza with Tyler Nelson and family.

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MDFR Lt. Jesus Fuentes, BSO Fire Rescue FF Broderick Espinoza with Tyler Nelson and family.

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MDFR Lt. Jesus Fuentes, BSO Fire Rescue FF Broderick Espinoza with Tyler Nelson and family.

ALT MDFR Lt. Jesus Fuentes, BSO Fire Rescue FF Broderick Espinoza with Tyler Nelson and family.
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Glad to hear you’re feeling better. Looking out for our community is what we do. Thank you for helping spread the message about staying hydrated and taking precautions in the heat.
Daniella Levine Cava
@MayorDaniella
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Thank you to everyone who checked in on me. It was a hot day, and I needed a moment to cool down. I’m feeling fine and am grateful to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for looking out for me, and to all of you for your kind messages and concern. My apologies to everyone at today’s Miami-Dade Corrections groundbreaking for having to leave early. Please take care of yourselves and stay hydrated in this heat!
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This morning, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue joined Florida Chief Financial Officer @GovGoneWild at the #MDFR Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) Training Site in Miami for a hurricane preparedness press conference. Joined by @MDFRChief Ray Jadallah, @MiamiDadeEM Assistant Director Jesse Spearo, @MiamiDade_SO @Sheriff_Rosie and State Representative @OmarBlancoFL, CFO Ingoglia emphasized the importance of preparing before a storm by reviewing insurance coverage, protecting important documents, securing homes and properties, and having a plan in place. MDFR's USAR team plays a critical role in disaster response and recovery efforts. Specially trained personnel provide search and rescue operations, disaster communications, medical support, damage assessments, and coordination of relief supply distribution following major emergencies and natural disasters.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah poses with members of Florida Task Force 1.

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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia speaks during a hurricane preparedness event.

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Members of Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 attend a hurricane preparedness event.

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah speaks during a hurricane preparedness press conference.

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On June 2, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to reports of a residential structure fire near the 1800 block and Southwest 82nd Court. Crews found a working fire with heavy smoke and flames visible from the rear-right corner of a one-story single-family residence. Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack, conducted a primary search, and secured utilities. The main body of the fire was located in the patio area. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and ventilate the home. All occupants were out of the home prior to firefighters’ arrival, and there were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Responding B-shift units: AIR, B08, B12, E03, E40, E48, L29, L83, M48, PIO4, R13, R47, SE2, V05, V06.
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This week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, a reminder that knowing what to do when a person experiences a cardiac emergency can help save their life. Interested in learning more about CPR, AED use, and other life-saving skills? Sign up for upcoming Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Training Courses: bit.ly/MDFRHELP
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Today, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Tanker 71 officially transferred operations to Temporary Fire Station 71. Located at 15430 Southwest 184th Street, Temporary Fire Station 71 has been designed as a durable, long-term solution that allows #MDFR to expand services in growing areas while permanent stations are planned and constructed. Built to meet the demands of a modern fire station, the facility includes many of the essential features of a permanent station on a smaller scale, providing a safe and efficient workspace for personnel. Tanker 71 will respond to emergencies in the Redland area and surrounding communities.
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Miami-Dade County is now in hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. Take time now to prepare your home and family for hurricane season. Review your hurricane plan, gather emergency supplies, and learn how to safely use generators and alternative lighting sources during power outages. Visit miamidade.gov/hurricane for preparedness information and more resources.
A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue safety graphic that says "Hurricane Season" and "June 1 - November 30." The graphic encourages people to prepare now and visit miamidade.gov/hurricane for preparedness information.

ALT A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue safety graphic that says "Hurricane Season" and "June 1 - November 30." The graphic encourages people to prepare now and visit miamidade.gov/hurricane for preparedness information.
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Today is National E-Bike Day, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reminds everyone to ride responsibly and prioritize safety. Follow the safety tips below to help keep yourself and others safe while using an e-bike. For more lithium-ion battery safety tips: miamidade.gov/global/fire/sa…
E-bike safety tips are listed next to an image of hands inserting a battery into an e-bike frame. Tips include using the correct charger, avoiding charging overnight, unplugging when charged, keeping batteries from heat and flammables, storing devices away from exits, and calling emergency services if needed.

ALT E-bike safety tips are listed next to an image of hands inserting a battery into an e-bike frame. Tips include using the correct charger, avoiding charging overnight, unplugging when charged, keeping batteries from heat and flammables, storing devices away from exits, and calling emergency services if needed.
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Today, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue joined @MayorDaniella, @MiamiDadeEM, @NWSMiami, and other local officials for the Weather Ready Press Conference. With Heat Season underway and Hurricane Season beginning on Monday, June 1, we encourage everyone to take time now to prepare their homes and families. Review your emergency plans, update your supplies, and learn how to stay safe before, during, and after severe weather. Visit miamidade.gov/weather-ready for preparedness information and resources.
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