We protect people, property and the environment by providing proactive responsive professional and humanitarian fire rescue services essential to public health, safety and well-being. The active calls list shows real-time fire and emergency incident responses. Active Fire Calls Make easy, convenient payments to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue online. Make Payments to Fire Rescue Apply to be a firefighter or apply for a different position at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Fire Rescue Jobs The EEAP provides evacuation assistance to residents who need specialized transportation or whose medical needs prevent them from evacuating on their own. Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) Find all of the fire stations and units in Miami-Dade County. Fire Stations & Units Fire Rescue has numerous programs and events to educate the community. Fire Rescue Community Services & Programs View More Fire Rescue Services Permits & Inspections Fire Inspections Request an inspection, apply for a permit, view inspection history, cancel inspections and pay inspection fees online. New Construction Read about how new construction projects can receive a Certificate of Occupancy inspection. Life Safety Operating Permit Learn how your business can receive an annual inspection and a Life Safety Operating Permit. Fire Rescue Permit Forms & Checklists Forms, applications and checklists related to permits, fire alarms and more. News & Events Subscribe to our RSS Feed Raising awareness on safe Lithium-Ion battery charging during Fire Prevention week Observed October 4-10, 2026, this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign: "Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower," highlights simple steps to safely recharge lithium-ion powered devices and help prevent fires and injuries. Hot car safety: A reminder to keep children safe An average of 37 children under the age of 15 die each year in the United States from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. Stay cool to beat the heat safely As South Florida experiences its typical heat along with above-normal temperatures during periods of extreme heat, residents are urged to practice heat safety. In the United States, heat waves kill more people each year than any other weather-related disaster combined, and can quickly lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Before you dive in: essential water safety tips to keep in mind all year round Water safety is important all year round, not just during the summer months. Know the signs of a heart attack and cardiac arrest People often use these terms interchangeably, but they are not synonyms. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked, and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. Read more news Quicks Links for Media Press Releases & Media Advisories Request Public Records Safety Tips Fire Safety & Prevention Read all about preventing and preparing for a fire, as well as what to do if you have a fire in your home. Safety at Home Protect your home and keep your family safe by following these home safety guidelines. Holiday & Seasonal Safety Stay safe during various holidays throughout the year by following our holiday safety tips. Recreational Safety Be sure to stay safe whole enjoying the great outdoors, traveling, heading to the beach or taking a dip into the pool. Safety on the Road Hit the road, but do it safely. Read information to help you stay safe while behind the wheel. Medical Emergencies Learn how to handle medical emergencies and apply first aid assistance. View All Safety Tips About Us We have 71 fire-rescue stations within unincorporated Miami-Dade County and serve 29 municipalities. We have response units dedicated to air rescue service, ocean rescue, fire and rescue operations, marine, hazardous materials (HazMat), urban search and rescue (US&R), technical rescue, and venom response. Our rescue services include aero-medical transport to trauma centers and other medical facilities. Our air rescue helicopters are also used to perform search and rescue missions, and firefighting and reconnaissance operations involving large incidents, such as wildfires and major fires. We also have full-time and part-time professional lifeguards protecting Haulover and Crandon beaches. We support disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation needs. We operate the County's Emergency Operation Center (EOC) which coordinates emergency response and recovery plans, decisions, and operations in order to maximize the use of resources within Miami-Dade County. Emergency Response Fire & Medical Operations Airport Operations Emergency Dispatchers Special Operations Air Rescue Marine Services Hazmat Technical Rescue Urban Search and Rescue Venom Response Make a Request File an Appeal