Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Cadets

02/20/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that Cadet Andrei Reyes was awarded the Do The Right Thing Award by the City of Miami Police Department!

When a classmate suddenly passed out, Cadet Reyes didn’t hesitate. He jumped into action, demonstrating true leadership, knowledge, and compassion while providing aid.

This is exactly what being a cadet is all about. Andrei, you make us all proud! 👏

02/09/2026

Massive shoutout to our competition team who showed up and showed out at the FFCA Winter Fire Games in St. Augustine this weekend!

Our cadets brought home 11 out of 21 trophies, proving that hard work, teamwork, and dedication always pay off. From rapid donning drills to intense rescue and EMS scenarios, every single cadet pushed their limits and represented with heart and pride.

This is what happens when you commit to excellence. We couldn’t be prouder of this team! 💪🔥

THE RESULTS:

🥇🥉 Rapid Doff and Don: First Place (A Team), Third Place (B Team)
🥈🥉 Individual Doff and Don: Second Place (Aiden Cruz), Third Place (German Leal Jr.)
🥇🥈 Station Fitness Relay: First Place (C Team), Second Place (B Team)
🥇🥈 Firefighter Relay: First Place (A Team), Second Place (B Team)
🥇🥉 Victim Rescue: First Place (B Team), Third Place (A Team)
🥇 EMS: First Place (C Team)

11/16/2025

Yesterday, our jumped in to support District 10 Thanksgiving Benefit Basket event for local seniors and Section 8 residents.

We teamed up with Farm Share to pack food bags, build benefit baskets, and help deliver everything right to residents’ doors.

We’re proud to give back and support our community this holiday season 🙌

07/30/2025

This month, Class 2501 began their journey and are already hitting the ground running. From early morning PT to hands-on medical scenarios, training is officially underway. We’re proud to have you on the team and can’t wait to see you grow your fire and medical skills! 🙌

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05/17/2025

Don't miss this opportunity to join as a Full-Time Non-Sworn Certified Paramedic (Patient Transporter 2). Make a difference by providing medical care and safe transportation of Basic Life Support (BLS) patients to clinics, hospitals, or other medical facilities for further treatment.

Apply now by visiting miamidade.gov/jobs, and searching for Job ID 93338. Applications will be accepted until May 21.

05/12/2025

is hiring for Full-Time Non-Sworn Certified Paramedics (Patient Transporter 2).

Apply now by visiting miamidade.gov/jobs, and searching for Job ID 93338. Applications will be accepted until May 21.

Qualifications:

✅ Must hold a current Florida Paramedic license, a valid Florida Driver’s License, and have at least one year of experience delivering patient care or public assistance.

Duties:

✅ The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing medical care and safe transportation of Basic Life Support (BLS) patients to clinics, hospitals, or other medical facilities.

✅ Duties include monitoring patient condition during transport, completing patient care reports, and communicating with medical facilities for care transfer.

04/23/2025

is hiring for Full-Time MDFR Lifeguard 1! Applications will be accepted until April 30.

Apply now by visiting miamidade.gov/jobs and searching for Job ID 92835.

Additional details:

✅ The incumbent in this position will work a 40-hour work week and will be responsible for performing skilled water safety work, while preventing accidents and injuries at various beaches operated by Miami-Dade County.
✅ The incumbent in this position will be responsible for responding to all surf rescue emergencies; rescuing, assisting, and treating patrons that are in distress.
✅ In addition, the incumbent in this position will be tasked with responding to land-based emergencies, assisting patrons as needed, and treating anyone in need while following the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medical protocols and procedures that are established.