Fire Rescue Station Replacement
Modern replacement facilities for aging stations that no longer meet current operational, staffing, and apparatus needs.
Fire Rescue Station 1 Replacement – Downtown Miami
Located in the heart of Downtown Miami, Fire Rescue Station 1 serves as one of the most critical facilities in the City's emergency response system. In addition to providing frontline fire and EMS services, the station houses the City's Hazardous Materials Team, the Air Program responsible for maintaining self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and air tanks used by firefighters citywide, and command staff responsible for overseeing emergency operations.
To meet current and future operational demands, the City is proposing the replacement of the existing facility with a modern 40,000-square-foot station featuring eight apparatus bays. The new station will address deficiencies associated with the aging facility while providing the space, infrastructure, and specialized support areas necessary to enhance emergency response capabilities, firefighter safety, and system-wide readiness.
Key Features:
Modern 40,000-square-foot emergency response facility
Eight apparatus bays to support frontline and specialized operations
Dedicated Hazardous Materials Team facilities
Air Program maintenance and storage areas
Modern firefighter living quarters and support spaces
Command and administrative offices
Enhanced operational readiness and emergency response capabilities
Modern building systems and infrastructure
Expanded Features
Regional Emergency Response Hub
Supports downtown Miami and surrounding high-density areas.
Serves as a centralized operational hub for specialized response teams.
Hazardous Materials Operations
Dedicated space for personnel, equipment, and training associated with the City's Hazardous Materials Team.
Air Program Facility
Houses the equipment and infrastructure required to inspect, maintain, and manage SCBA equipment and air tanks utilized throughout the department.
Operational Readiness
Designed to support high-rise firefighting, technical rescue operations, and large-scale emergencies.
Provides modern accommodations and workspaces for personnel operating on 24-hour shifts.
Site Redevelopment Strategy
The existing property is anticipated to be sold, with proceeds applied toward acquisition of a new site and/or used to offset construction costs for the replacement facility.
Strategic Area
Failing Infrastructure
Replacement of a critical citywide emergency response facility supporting frontline operations, specialized teams, and command staff.
Project Type
Replacement
Construction of a new approximately 40,000-square-foot fire rescue station with eight apparatus bays designed to meet current and future operational demands.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Miami
Current station located at 144 N.E. 5th Street, serving Downtown Miami and supporting specialized emergency response functions citywide.
Timeline
3 Years
Planning and delivery schedule to be confirmed upon project approval.
Fire Rescue Station 10 Replacement – Flagami/ Little Havana / Grapeland
Fire Rescue Station 10 is Miami's oldest fire rescue station and serves one of the City's busiest response areas. Over time, the facility has become undersized for the number of emergency units required to meet service demands and has deteriorated due to decades of deferred maintenance. The station can no longer adequately accommodate modern fire apparatus, resulting in a ladder truck being housed outside of its primary response area, which impacts response times and service delivery.
The proposed replacement facility will provide expanded apparatus capacity, updated living quarters, and modern building systems designed to meet current operational requirements and support future growth. The project includes the construction of a new approximately 24,000-square-foot, four-bay fire rescue station. Design has been completed, and construction funding remains the final step needed to move the project forward.
Key Features:
New 24,000-square-foot facility with four apparatus bays
Modern firefighter dormitories and living areas
Expanded apparatus capacity
Modern building systems
Improved emergency response readiness
Enhanced firefighter safety and wellness
Designed to support current and future operational demands
Expanded Features
Replacement of Miami's Oldest Fire Rescue Station
Replaces an aging facility that no longer meets modern fire service standards.
Addresses decades of deferred maintenance and infrastructure deficiencies.
Improved Apparatus Capacity
Provides adequate space for all assigned emergency vehicles.
Eliminates the need to house apparatus outside of its primary response district.
Enhanced Emergency Response
Improves response times by locating resources where they are needed most.
Supports continued growth and development within the service area.
Modern Firefighter Accommodations
Updated dormitories, kitchens, fitness, and support spaces.
Designed to improve health, safety, and quality of life for personnel working 24-hour shifts.
Strategic Area
Failing Infrastructure
Replacement of Miami's oldest fire rescue station to improve emergency response capabilities, firefighter safety, and operational readiness.
Project Type
Replacement
Construction of a new approximately 24,000-square-foot fire station with four apparatus bays and modern support facilities.
Neighborhoods
Magic City
Current station located at 4101 N.W. 7th Street, Miami, FL 33126, serving Magic City.
Timeline
2 Years
Planning and delivery schedule to be confirmed upon project approval.