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"I've heard nothing but good things about MDFR. My buddy works for the station in Coral Gables and I'm jealous of his department. The pay, well, what are you going to do about it, firefighters are never going to be properly compensated. " More
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Review This EmployerMiami-Dade Fire Rescue Department is one of the youngest departments of its size in the country, yet we are one of the fastest growing, and lead the nation in Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Search and Rescue and other specialized areas. The efforts of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department have garnered world recognition. The unique terrain, diverse demographics and distinctive South Florida weather make the job an exciting challenge for the men and women of this department.
Review This EmployerA total of 1,097 uniformed Firefighters (including 226 serving as Firefighter/Paramedics), are always on duty at Fire Department facilities citywide, including 105 Neighborhood Fire Stations strategically located across the Department's 471 square-mile jurisdiction. Last year alone, the men and women of the LAFD responded 728,487 times to come to the aid of their neighbors in need.
Review This EmployerOur mission is to prevent the loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies and other disasters. We accomplish our mission through highly trained firefighters, a focus on fire prevention and education and nationally recognized emergency medical skills.
Review This EmployerThe mission of the Philadelphia Fire Department is to provide efficient and effective fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Philadelphia.
Review This EmployerThe Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department was established in 1949. It is a combination career and volunteer organization providing fire suppression, emergency medical, technical rescue, fire prevention and educational services to more than one million citizens. Fairfax County encompasses 395 square miles of urban and suburban development, 10 miles west of Washington, D.C.
Review This EmployerThe Kansas City, Mo., Fire Department operates from 34 fire stations. These stations are divided into seven battalion districts that include, 34 Pumpers (Engine Companies), 12 Trucks (Ladder Companies), three Rescue and one Shift Deputy Chief on duty every day in our community.
Review This EmployerLocated in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department provides primary fire and emergency medical services to the City of Hyattsville, the majority (85% to 90%) of the Town of University Park, and several surrounding unincorporated areas including University Hills and the Prince George's Plaza area.
Review This EmployerThe Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Protection Bureau, provides services to fire districts, government agencies, members of the media, and the general public. These services include fire incident reporting and data collection; fire code review and adoption; construction plan review for fire sprinkler and alarm systems; and fire inspections of high risk occupancies housing elderly and vulnerable populations.
Review This EmployerOur ambulance field operations division is administered by three Field Supervisor Units. Each of these supervisor units are a First Response ALS Unit. Our ambulance field operations supervises a staff of over 120 highly trained paramedics and EMTs. Our fleet of 20 ambulances are Advanced Life Support certified.
Review This EmployerThe Omaha Fire Department was established in 1860, known then as the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company #1. The first fire station was located at 210 South 12th St which housed a hand drawn fire truck that the firefighters pulled to the fire then formed lines and used leather buckets filled with water to put out the fires. Initially the fire department relied strictly on volunteers from the community to provide the manpower for any fire.
Review This EmployerThe Hershey Volunteer Fire Department has been serving Derry Township and the surrounding communities with fire & rescue protection with 100% volunteer professionalism since 1905.
Review This EmployerThe Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) protects our forest resources from fire. The principle goals of the Forest Protection Program are: * to prevent injury or loss of human life * minimize property damage * protect the forest resources.
Review This EmployerCrystal Beach Fire Department. I can't put words to. They have been around for 50 years, and has saved near to 43 houses. They have lost only a few members in a burning barn. they will be missed.
Review This EmployerGrantham Volunteer Fire Department Est.1959 We are a Volunteer fire and rescue fire department. next year we will 50 years of service.
Review This EmployerBig Sandy Fire Department is an all volunteer department and has been since 1947. BSFD covers 196 sq. miles of Northern Benton County Tennessee.
Review This EmployerLocated in the Town of Brookhaven on Long Island New York. Response Area is 27 square miles with a population of approx. 28000. We are first mutual aid responders to the Brookhaven National Lab. We have three stations, 4 class A engines, 1 93 foot Tower ladder, 3 ALS Ambulances, 2 small rescue trucks and 1 ful size heavy rescue truck.
Review This EmployerThe Nevada Fire Department protects approximately 130 square miles. This protection includes the City of Nevada and Nevada, Richland, Milford, and Grant Townships.
Review This EmployerWaycross Fire Department was Est. in 1889. We have 1 Fire Chief,1 Administrative Asst.,3 Battalion Chiefs, 1 Training Officer, 1 Fire Marshal, 1 Deputy Fire Marshal, 9 Lieutenants, 15 Engineers, 20 Firefighters. We currenly have 3 stations and operate with a total of 56 people on staff.
Review This EmployerThe Lyford Volunteer Fire Department is a small department situated in a cozy railroad town in South Texas with a population of approximately 3,000. The department is responsible for protecting not only the city of Lyford but also a vast area of farmland and brushland. The department is equipped with two brush trucks and one tanker to accomplsh this task.
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