Tamarac Fire Rescue

Tamarac Fire Rescue Tamarac Fire Rescue was formed January 22, 1975; Today Tamarac Fire Rescue has 4 stations 15, 36, 41 and 78. For more information visit www.Tamarac.org.

Serving the Community 24/7, we are dispatched through a regional 911 system. Response times are 6 minutes or less within the City. About Tamarac

Tamarac Florida covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports, waterways and a wealth o

f cultural and sporting activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. Since 1975, Tamarac Fire Rescue has grown from one station to four stations. We are a 24/7 operation, managed by Fire Chief Michael Annese, Assistant Chief Jon Frasher, Assistant Chief Jeff Lopez and Division Chief/Fire Marshal Tommy Demopoulos. The Community Risk Reduction Division consists of our Division Chief/Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal and three Fire Inspectors. This Division is responsible for the public education, community outreach and fire investigations. Emergency Management is also part of the Community Risk Reduction Division and consists of one Emergency Management Coordinator. Those who might be looking for more information on Fire Rescue may call 954-597-3800

For reports on Fire and EMS contact 954-597-3800

Happy Father’s Day from Tamarac Fire Rescue Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figu...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Tamarac Fire Rescue

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who help shape our families and strengthen our community.

For all the lessons taught, the sacrifices made, the encouragement given, and the memories created, thank you! Some of the things fathers do are noticed every day, while others happen quietly behind the scenes. Yet the impact of your love, guidance, and dedication lasts a lifetime.

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, lending a helping hand, offering words of wisdom, or simply being there when it matters most, your influence helps build stronger families and a stronger Tamarac.

From all of us at Tamarac Fire Rescue, we wish you a day filled with pride, laughter, family, and lasting memories.

Happy Father’s Day!

Tamarac Fire Rescue was honored to spend the day at Jackson Memorial Hospital with the Bright Angels Foundation, learnin...
06/14/2026

Tamarac Fire Rescue was honored to spend the day at Jackson Memorial Hospital with the Bright Angels Foundation, learning from healthcare professionals and exploring ways to further strengthen the care we provide to our residents.

A special highlight of the day was celebrating pediatric burn survivors and their families, whose strength and resilience continue to inspire us.

Opportunities like these reflect Tamarac Fire Rescue’s ongoing commitment to professional development, excellence in service, and providing the highest level of care to our community.

☀️🚗 FLORIDA SUMMER HEAT CAN TURN A CAR DEADLY IN MINUTES 🚗☀️Florida summers bring intense heat and humidity, creating da...
06/11/2026

☀️🚗 FLORIDA SUMMER HEAT CAN TURN A CAR DEADLY IN MINUTES 🚗☀️

Florida summers bring intense heat and humidity, creating dangerous conditions inside parked vehicles faster than many people realize.

Even on a typical summer day, the temperature inside a vehicle can climb above 120°F within minutes. Cracking the windows or parking in the shade provides little protection from the rapidly rising temperatures.

Children are especially vulnerable because their bodies heat up 3 to 5 times faster than adults. Heatstroke can begin when a child's body temperature reaches 104°F, and can become fatal at 107°F.

💔 Every year, approximately 40 children in the United States lose their lives due to vehicular heatstroke.
💔 More than half of these tragedies occur when a caregiver unintentionally forgets a child is in the vehicle.
💔 Children ages 3 and younger account for the majority of these heartbreaking incidents.

🚨 Protect Your Children This Summer:

✅ Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle — not even for a minute.
✅ Place your phone, purse, work bag, or another essential item in the back seat as a reminder.
✅ Make it a habit to check the back seat every time you park.
✅ Keep vehicles locked to prevent children from entering unattended.
✅ Ask childcare providers to contact you immediately if your child does not arrive as expected.

If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Florida's summer heat is unforgiving. A quick stop can become a tragedy in moments.

👀 LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK. EVERY TRIP. EVERY TIME.

Together, we can keep our children safe this summer.

TAMARAC FIRE RESCUE TAKES FIRST PLACE AT FIRST THERE FIRST CARE! Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Joseph Ane...
06/03/2026

TAMARAC FIRE RESCUE TAKES FIRST PLACE AT FIRST THERE FIRST CARE!

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Joseph Anello, Firefighter Arielle Schoett, Firefighter Yanier Garcia, and Firefighter Juan Alfonso on their outstanding achievement of earning First Place at the First There First Care (FTFC) ALS 2-Day Competition.

What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that this was only the team’s second competition together as a newly formed Advanced Life Support (ALS) team. Competing against highly skilled EMS professionals, they demonstrated exceptional clinical knowledge, teamwork, critical thinking, and the ability to perform under pressure when it mattered most.

Their success reflects countless hours of training, preparation, and dedication to their craft. More importantly, it highlights the commitment Tamarac Fire Rescue personnel bring to serving our community every day. The same professionalism, excellence, and patient-centered care displayed during this competition are the standards our residents can expect from our firefighters and paramedics on every emergency call.

This victory is a testament to the talent, determination, and teamwork that define Tamarac Fire Rescue.

Congratulations on a well-earned First Place finish. Your department, your City, and your community are incredibly proud of your achievement.

FIRST THERE FIRST CARE CHAMPIONS
🚑 Firefighter Joseph Anello
🚑 Firefighter Arielle Schoett
🚑 Firefighter Yanier Garcia
🚑 Firefighter Juan Alfonso

Tamarac Fire Rescue — Committed to Excellence, Prepared to Serve.

🚨 Today Marks the Start of the 2026 Hurricane Season 🚨Are You Prepared? Over the past two months, Tamarac Fire Rescue ha...
06/01/2026

🚨 Today Marks the Start of the 2026 Hurricane Season 🚨

Are You Prepared?

Over the past two months, Tamarac Fire Rescue has encouraged residents and business owners to prepare before a storm is on the radar.

Preparation starts with a plan.

✔️ Develop a family emergency plan
✔️ Create a business continuity and communications plan
✔️ Trim trees and secure outdoor areas
✔️ Check for roof leaks and home vulnerabilities
✔️ Review your insurance coverage and important documents
✔️ Store critical information in a safe and accessible location

Most importantly, have access to real-time emergency information.

📲 Sign up for Tamarac CodeRED today to receive emergency alerts, important updates, weather notifications, and critical information directly from city officials during emergencies.

Preparedness is not panic. Preparedness is protection.

The 2026 Hurricane Season is here. Stay informed. Stay ready. Stay safe.

At today’s City Commission Meeting, the department was honored to be recognized for several significant achievements ref...
05/27/2026

At today’s City Commission Meeting, the department was honored to be recognized for several significant achievements reflecting our continued commitment to public safety, community engagement, and service excellence.

We are proud to announce that the department has once again earned the Department of Health Broward, Gold Water Smart Community designation. By successfully meeting the criteria for the prestigious gold designation, Tamarac continues their work with drowning prevention and water safety education.

This accomplishment is a direct reflection of the dedication and hard work of our Community Risk Reduction Division, who have invested countless hours into developing and expanding life-saving initiatives within our community. Initiatives such as water watcher, the distribution of free door/window alarms, and pool alarm safety equipment, have helped enhance awareness and provide families with additional tools to keep loved ones safe.

Shortly thereafter, the American Red Cross Broward Chapter recognized three of our Firefighter Paramedics, Gregory Assaf, Edward Rodriguez, and Christian Coleman, with their Lifesaving Award. Their professionalism, rapid response, and commitment to serving others exemplify the highest standards of the fire service. Each member received a certificate of recognition along with commemorative Red Cross pin. We congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their dedication to protecting our community.

Lastly, the Commission proudly recognized our American veterans, including Battalion Chief Michael Wilton and Lieutenant James Murad, for their military service and continued commitment to our community. We extend our deepest gratitude to them, and to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation with honor, courage, and sacrifice.

Congratulations to everyone recognized today for these landmark achievements and for representing the City of Tamarac with pride and excellence!

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 🚨Tamarac Fire Rescue Cadet Program is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Cadet Cla...
05/27/2026

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 🚨

Tamarac Fire Rescue Cadet Program is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Cadet Class, beginning September 2026!

Are you ready to challenge yourself, work hard, and learn what it truly takes to be part of the fire service?

We are looking for motivated young men and women, ages 14–18, who are in high school and ready to be part of something bigger than themselves.

🔥 Learn Fire Science
🔥 Train in Fire Rescue Operations
🔥 Build Leadership & Teamwork Skills
🔥 Develop Discipline, Confidence, and Work Ethic
🔥 Experience Fast-Paced Hands-On Training

This is NOT a sit-on-the-sidelines program!

This is an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for a future in the fire service and beyond.

The Tamarac Fire Rescue Cadet Program has a strong track record of success, with several graduates already hired locally and others currently moving through the process today.

We are seeking cadets who:
✔ Work hard
✔ Show respect
✔ Want to learn
✔ Are ready to push themselves to the next level

📍 Interviews will take place in early August 2026.

If you think you have what it takes… APPLY TODAY.

Visit TamaracFireRescue.org

Cadet Program - Tamarac Fire & Rescue | Tamarac, FL 33321

The fire service is more than a career.
It’s a family. A commitment. A calling.

This Memorial Day, Tamarac stands together in remembrance.We honor the brave men and women from our own community who se...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Tamarac stands together in remembrance.

We honor the brave men and women from our own community who served our nation with courage and made the ultimate sacrifice. These are not distant stories. They are our neighbors, our families, our hometown heroes.

We also recognize the dedicated men and women of Tamarac Fire Rescue who continue to serve, and those among our ranks who have worn the uniform of our armed forces. Service does not end. It carries forward in how we protect, respond, and stand for this community every day.

Today, we remember.

Today, we honor.
Always, we are grateful.

🚑 EMS WEEK 2026 🚑“We Care. For Everyone.”EMS Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and l...
05/18/2026

🚑 EMS WEEK 2026 🚑

“We Care. For Everyone.”

EMS Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and lifesaving service provided by, paramedics, and EMS professionals across the nation.

Every day, our EMS teams respond with courage, skill, and commitment, delivering critical care when our community needs it most. From medical emergencies to disaster response, they stand ready to serve everyone with professionalism and heart.

Tamarac Fire Rescue proudly thanks all EMS professionals for the incredible difference you make every single day. Your service, resilience, and compassion does not go unnoticed.

❤️ Thank you for caring for our community.

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6000 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, FL
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