New Fire Stations

Proposed new stations in areas where coverage gaps and distance from existing facilities have outpaced current fire-rescue infrastructure.

Fire Station 17 – Liberty Square

Rescue 17 was placed into service to address increasing emergency call volume in the Liberty Square area. Currently, the unit operates from Fire Station 12, which is located outside its intended response district. This arrangement contributes to extended response times and limits the unit's ability to effectively serve the community. The proposed project will construct a dedicated fire station specifically designed to support Rescue 17 operations and future service demands.

Key Features:

  • New 12,000-square-foot fire station

  • Two apparatus bays

  • Dedicated facility for Rescue 17

  • Improved emergency response coverage

  • Modern firefighter accommodations

  • Enhanced operational readiness

  • Designed to support future growth

Expanded Features

Dedicated Home for Rescue 17

  • Provides a permanent station designed specifically for Rescue 17 operations.

  • Eliminates reliance on shared space at Fire Station 12.

Improved Response Times

  • Positions emergency resources closer to the community they serve.

  • Enhances fire and EMS coverage throughout Liberty Square.

Future Growth Capacity

  • Designed to accommodate future operational and staffing needs.

  • Provides modern infrastructure and support spaces.

Land Acquisition

  • Estimated land acquisition cost of approximately $1.36 million.

Based on comparable property metrics utilizing the 2301 NW 23rd Street site as a benchmark.

Strategic Area

Response Times

Expanding fire and EMS infrastructure to improve response times and support growing service demands in Liberty Square.

Project Type

New Construction

Construction of a new dedicated fire station to house Rescue 17 and support future emergency response needs.

Neighborhoods

Liberty Square

Proposed facility serving the Liberty Square area, where Rescue 17 currently operates from Fire Station 12 outside of its primary response district.

Timeline

3 Years

Project planning, site acquisition, design, and construction schedule to be determined pending funding approval.

East Shenandoah Fire Station

The East Shenandoah neighborhood is one of the City's highest-priority areas for emergency response improvements. The vicinity of the Five Points corridor experiences some of the longest fire and EMS response times in Miami due to significant traffic congestion and the absence of nearby emergency response facilities. The proposed project will establish a new fire station housing both fire and EMS units, significantly improving emergency response capabilities for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Key Features:

  • New 12,000-square-foot fire station

  • Two apparatus bays

  • Fire and EMS operations

  • Improved emergency response times

  • Modern firefighter accommodations

  • Enhanced coverage for the Five Points corridor

  • Increased community resilience

Expanded Features

Improved Emergency Coverage

  • Addresses one of the City's most significant response time challenges.

  • Reduces travel distances for emergency units.

Fire and EMS Operations

  • Houses both firefighting and emergency medical service units.

  • Provides comprehensive emergency response capabilities.

Strategic Location

  • Positioned to improve service within the Coral Way and SW 12th Avenue area.

  • Supports continued growth and redevelopment in surrounding neighborhoods.

Land Acquisition

  • Estimated acquisition cost of approximately $3.5 million.

  • Based on comparable properties within the surrounding area.

Strategic Area

Response Times

Improving fire and EMS coverage in one of Miami's most underserved response areas.

Project Type

New Construction

Construction of a new fire station to provide dedicated fire and EMS services to the East Shenandoah neighborhood.

Neighborhoods

East Shenandoah / Five Points Corridor

Proposed facility serving the Coral Way and SW 12th Avenue area, where emergency response times are among the longest in the City due to heavy traffic and limited station coverage.

Timeline

3 Years

Project planning, site acquisition, design, and construction schedule to be determined pending funding approval.

Watson Island Fire Station

The introduction of residential development on Watson Island will significantly increase the demand for dedicated emergency services. Currently, emergency response relies primarily on Fire Station 1 in Downtown Miami, which must cross a bridge to access the island and already serves a large response area. The proposed project will establish a dedicated fire station on Watson Island while also housing the City's fireboat operations, strengthening both land-based and marine emergency response capabilities.

Key Features:

  • New 12,000-square-foot fire station

  • Two apparatus bays

  • Dedicated fireboat operations facility

  • Two floating docks

  • Improved emergency response to Watson Island

  • Enhanced marine firefighting capabilities

  • Support for future residential growth

Expanded Features

Dedicated Island Coverage

  • Provides immediate emergency response capability directly on Watson Island.

  • Reduces reliance on units responding from Downtown Miami.

Marine Emergency Operations

  • Houses the City's fireboat response unit.

  • Expands capabilities for waterfront emergencies and marine firefighting incidents.

Community Growth Support

  • Supports future residential and mixed-use development.

  • Provides long-term public safety infrastructure for a growing population.

Waterfront Infrastructure

  • Includes two floating docks designed to accommodate fireboats.

  • Enhances marine access and operational readiness.

Strategic Area

Response Times

Expanding emergency response infrastructure to support new residential development and strengthen marine emergency operations.

Project Type

New Construction

Construction of a new fire station and marine operations facility serving Watson Island and Biscayne Bay.

Neighborhoods

Watson Island

Providing dedicated emergency response coverage for Watson Island's growing residential and recreational community.

Timeline

3 Years

Project planning, site acquisition, design, and construction schedule to be determined pending funding approval.

West Allapattah Fire Station

A new fire station in West Allapattah is needed to address ongoing delays in fire and EMS response caused by limited coverage and increasing service demand. The existing station on the eastern edge of Allapattah operates the busiest EMS unit in the City of Miami and is already saturated with call volume, limiting its ability to effectively serve the western portion of the neighborhood. The proposed project will establish a dedicated fire station on City-owned property, improving response times, enhancing service reliability, and providing additional capacity to support this growing and underserved area.

Key Features:

  • New 12,000-square-foot fire station

  • Two apparatus bays

  • Constructed on City-owned property

  • Improved fire and EMS response coverage

  • Reduced response times

  • Modern firefighter accommodations

  • Enhanced operational capacity

  • Supports future neighborhood growth

Expanded Features

Improved Emergency Response

  • Reduces response times throughout West Allapattah.

  • Expands emergency coverage in an underserved area.

Relieves Operational Demand

  • Reduces workload on the City's busiest EMS unit.

  • Improves resource availability throughout Allapattah.

City-Owned Project Site

  • Proposed on property already controlled by the Department of Fire-Rescue.

  • Eliminates the need for land acquisition.

Modern Public Safety Facility

  • Designed to support current and future operational requirements.

  • Provides modern infrastructure, equipment storage, and firefighter support spaces.

Strategic Area

Response Times

Expanding emergency response infrastructure to improve fire and EMS coverage in West Allapattah and reduce operational strain on the City's busiest EMS response area.

Project Type

New Construction

Construction of a new fire station on City-owned property to enhance emergency service delivery and improve response times throughout West Allapattah.

Neighborhoods

Allapattah

Proposed facility located at 2301 N.W. 23rd Street, Miami, FL, serving the Allapattah area.

Timeline

3 Years

The project site is currently owned by the Department of Fire-Rescue. Design and construction schedule will be established upon funding approval.