Office of the Fire Chief
Fire Chief
Joseph Zahralban
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
The Office of the Fire Chief manages and coordinates all administrative and operational functions of the Department. This office’s primary responsibilities include developing standards and methods to improve Fire safety and resiliency by developing policies and procedures for the department.
Deputy Chief of Operations
Deputy Chief
Robert Hevia
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
The Chief of Operations serves as a member of the Department’s top management team. Under his span of control is the Emergency Management, Emergency Response, Special Operations, Communications and Training. This group has general charge of the front-line functions of fire suppression and rescue and hazard mitigations along with the training of all Fire Department members.
Emergency Response Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Scott Dean
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
The Emergency Response Division is the largest and most visible division of the Miami Department of Fire Rescue. Our highly trained personnel protect both life and property 24 hours/day, 7 days a week and respond to any incident within the City of Miami and neighboring areas. The Emergency Response Division safeguards the residents and visitors of the City of Miami by being prepared to handle all types of medical emergencies, fires, natural or man-made disasters and hazardous conditions.
Communication Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Niorge Aragon
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Department of Fire-Rescue
400 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128
The Communications Division is responsible for areas that support and contribute to the delivery of emergency services through a vast and comprehensive network of emergency dispatchers, Information Technology specialist, and support personnel.
Special Operations Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Christopher Diaz
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
The role of the Special Operations Division is to aid victims in the most complex of emergencies and offer a comprehensive all-hazards level of service in support of the Emergency Response Division. Complex incidents demand specialty trained technicians and operators who engage in highly skilled tactics and deploy specialized equipment. The Special Operations Division is composed of resources such as the: Dive Rescue Team, Fire Marine Vessels, SWAT Medics, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program, Technical Rescue Team and the Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Also, a part of this division is the South Florida FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team – Florida Task Force 2. The Task Force has responded in support of multiple natural and/or man-made disasters both throughout the United States and internationally.
All members of this division train continually to ensure that they can provide the highest level of service to the visitors and citizens of Miami.
Assistant Fire Chief
Adrian Plasencia
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Department of Fire-Rescue
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 10th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
The Emergency Management Section is responsible for coordinating citywide disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation concerns for all City departments. This section creates, updates, and participates the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), which culminates in an annual citywide disaster exercise. It is also responsible for the deployment and management of the City of Miami Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Training Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Arturo Gomez
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Department of Fire-Rescue
Training Center
3425 Jefferson Street
Miami, Florida 33133
The Training Division is charged with the responsibility of scheduling, coordinating, and conducting department-wide training. Through many hours of training each year, this division ensures all department personnel are proficient in all areas of Emergency Response. These areas include, fire, emergency medical and special operation services which are provided to all citizens who reside and visit the City of Miami each year.
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Deputy Chief of Administration
Deputy Fire Chief
Eloy Garcia
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
The Chief of Administration serves as a member of the Department's top management team. He assists the Director of Fire with policy development and manages the department's support and administrative functions. The Chief of Administration oversees the department's budget section which encompasses the General Fund, Capital Improvement Program, Disaster Recovery/Mitigation Funds and Urban Search and Rescue Funds. Under his span of control are the Logistics Division, Management Services, Technical Services, Fire Prevention Bureau, and Health and Emergency Medical Support Division.
Management Services Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Christian F. Guzman
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
This Division is the most diverse in scope and practice. Its primary responsibility is to function as the department’s Human Resources specialist by the management of personnel disciplinary issues, firefighter recruitment and hiring, and labor and management programs. The Management Services Division is also responsible for the department’s policy, procedure and contract interpretation and act as a liaison between the Fire Department and other City Departments.
Health & Emergency Medical Support Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Robert Jorge
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th St.
Miami, Florida 33136
The Health & Emergency Medical Services Division is responsible for providing quality emergency medical treatment to the public and quick transportation of patients to medical facilities as well as the overall health and wellness of the department’s fire personnel.
Technical Services Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Tyrone McGann
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Department of Fire-Rescue
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 10th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
The TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION provides administrative support to the Department of Fire-Rescue through the management of Payroll, Personnel and all Departmental Legislative Processes. The Payroll and Personnel section of the Division is responsible for the accurate recording and maintenance of all departmental attendance records, time usages and employee compensation, in addition to the coordination and processing of all personnel actions related to hiring, anniversaries, longevities, promotions and intradepartmental personnel changes. Furthermore, the Division serves as the departmental liaison to the City Attorney’s Office for the purpose of executing Fire Department contractual agreements and preparing Fire Department legislative items for placement on the City’s Commission Meeting Agenda.
Fire Prevention Bureau
Assistant Fire Chief
Adrian Plasencia
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Department of Fire-Rescue
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 10th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
The Prevention Bureau enforces extensive state and local fire and life safety codes and is the enforcement arm concerning life safety issues. This includes the responsibility of Certificate of Use/Fire Safety Permit inspections; plans review and fire inspections for construction; fire investigations; and special events as they relate to life safety.
The Fire Prevention Bureau is the second largest division in the Miami Fire-Rescue Department. It is composed of the following sections: Water Supply, Plans Review, New Construction, Certificate of Use inspections, Specialty Inspections, Fire Investigations, and Special Events. The Fire Prevention Bureau also works very closely with other city departments, such as Zoning, Code Compliance, the Office of Film and Entertainment, and the Building and Finance departments to name a few.
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Logistics Division
Assistant Fire Chief
Robert Hardy
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Department of Fire-Rescue
1151 NW 7th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
This Division’s primary responsibility is to provide logistical support to the Department suppression units, rescue units, special function apparatuses, and supply additional support to on-the-scene emergencies. The Logistics Division is also responsible for the maintenance and repair for all fire and rescue apparatus, equipment, and facilities as needed on a 24-hour basis.