Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue

Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Fire Rescue is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Operating out of 16 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 2601 W Broward BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312.

954-831-8200

954-831-8265

Mailing: 2601 W Broward BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312-1308

594 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

534

Volunteer Firefighters

25

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

35

Total Calls
16,214
Fire Calls
1%
EMS Calls
69.6%
Other Calls
29.4%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 50s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3691 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
36m 24s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to August 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
1% (167 calls)
Total EMS Calls
69.6% (11,279 calls)
Total Other Calls
29.4% (4,768 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
January (5,641 calls)
Busiest District
10D (943 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (3691 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 50s
Avg. Call Duration
36m 24s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5
Mutual Aid Received
128
Mutual Aid Given
138