* Community Outreach Programs *  Community Mentorship Scholarship Program *
* Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) * Fire Prevention Week * Operation Heartbeat *
* File of Life * Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection * Project Safe Baby Station *
* Project Safe Place * Smoke Detector Giveaway Program * Safe Prom S.A.D.D. Demonstration *
* Risk Watch Program * Elementary School Reading Program *

Contact Information

Division of Fire Prevention and
Public Education

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue is committed to providing the most comprehensive community education programs. Our staff works tirelessly to provide community members with the most current and up-to-date information. They also work to provide the community with relevant and engaging programs that promote safety and community involvement.

The department is constantly looking for new opportunities and ideas to enrich our community and create a safer place to live and work. We welcome the ideas and input form our citizens.

The City of Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue provides the citizens with publications regarding disaster preparedness, hurricane survival, fire prevention, injury prevention and first aid just to name a few of the topics available in pamphlet form. Additionally, the Fire Department provides on-site training for many of the topics listed above.

To request our participation in your next community event please complete and submit our Public Education Request Form. If your needs cannot be met with the programs currently provided by the department, please contact one of our staff members and explain your needs. We might be able to work together and assist with your needs.

Businesses, schools, and civic groups are encouraged to call and ask about specific topics that would interest them.


Fire Prevention Public Education Request Form

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Contact Information

Division of Training and
Professional Development
Division Chief John Holdgerson

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Established in 2001, the CMSP is one of many programs targeting the community to promote positive outcomes. It is the purpose of the Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance and mentorship to individuals from the community who are interested in pursuing a career in Fire and Emergency Medical Services. It will also help the fire department evaluate diverse individuals from the community as potential future employees.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hallandale Beach residents are preferred.

If you would like to be considered for this program, you must:

• Be a High School Graduate or have a GED
• Be Non Smoker
• Be Drug Free
• Be able to pass a Physical Ability Test
• Submit to a Background Check
• Be capable of completing all requirements to become a State certified Firefighter and paramedic

Community Mentorship Scholarship Program Brochure

Community Mentorship Scholarship Application 

 Community Mentorship Program's First Graduate

Driver Engineer Paramedic Eloy Cardenas is a 2001 graduate of Hallandale High School and the Community Mentorship Program’s first graduate. He completed Fire Academy in 2001, graduated paramedic school in December of 2003, and was hired by the Department in July of 2003. He is currently employed with our department and is usually assigned to one of our Engines.

Fire Department Employment Process

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When a catastrophic disaster overwhelms normally available emergency resources, response may be delayed for hours, or even days, potentially leaving many our residents and neighborhoods cut off from outside help. In preparation for such a disastrous event, the City of Hallandale Beach, through the Department of Fire-Rescue, established Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept is based on the theory of neighbors helping neighbors. These teams of citizen volunteers are trained to deal with the aftermath of major disasters in the days following such an event. The City of Hallandale Beach also utilizes these volunteers for a number of disaster preparedness functions: evacuation notification, assisting with evacuation of residents, providing help distributing food, water and ice, distributing public information, answering emergency phone calls, providing meals for emergency personnel, and many other tasks. They have played a vital role in our services during Hurricanes Francis, Jeanne, and Wilma.

The CERT Program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may affect their neighborhoods and community, and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Using the training learned in the classroom and through disaster drills, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

The Hallandale Beach Fire Department CERT program is a 20-hour, eight-week course of specialized training. Successful completion of the program enhances the participant’s ability to recognize, respond to and recover from a major disaster in their community.

In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge declared Fire Prevention Week an official national observance. Ever since, the Sunday through Saturday period containing the October 9 anniversary of the 1871 Chicago Fire has been the focus of an annual fire-safety awareness campaign sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Each year there is a new theme announced in July. Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue will be conducting presentations at the local schools and hosting a city wide coloring and essay contest. To help educate in fire safety local sponsors award a first, second, and third place gift certificate for each grade level at our Local Daycares, Hallandale Elementary, Gulfstream Middle, and Hallandale High School. 2010's Fire Prevention Week was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hallandale Beach – Aventura, Vista Memorial Gardens, Mount Sinai Aventura ER, MAD Mobile Assistant Direct, and local family restaurant BRIO Tuscan grille.

2010's Fire Prevention Week concluded with the annual Fire Prevention Week Open House held Fire Station 60 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 9, 2010. This was a fun-filled day for the whole family. The Open House included Fire Engine Tours and games with the firefighters including the opportunity to use a real fire hose in the hose vs. cones obstacle course. ‘Puddles’ the Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue mascot surprised everyone right before the Fire Prevention Week – Poster and Essay contest awards and since it was puddles’ birthday everyone joined in singing happy birthday. We look forward to another successful year, October 9-15, 2011.

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2010 Hallandale Elementary
Winners

2010 Gulfstream Middle 
Winners

2010 Hallandale High School Winners

Best in High School
Valeria Arroyaue - 11th Grade
9th Grade
1st Place Nigel Wright
2nd Place Nickolas Miller
3rd Plae Shanon Webster
10th Grade
1st Place Tiffani Clark
2nd Place Diana Ductant
3rd Place Jaynell Taylor
11th Grade
1st Place Sahira Matos
2nd Place Crystal Thomas
3rd Place Kayla Joshua
12th Grade
1st Place Juan Loayza
2nd Place Derrick Polaco
3rd Place Nestor Maldonado







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Contact Information

Division of Emergency Medical Services
Division Chief Alex Baird

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

“Operation Heartbeat” is a ground breaking public access defibrillation program designed by Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue to place AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators)  throughout the community. 

In Phase One of this project, the City, through the Department of Fire Rescue, has placed AEDs in all publicly accessed, City-owned buildings, police patrol vehicles, and Fire Rescue staff vehicles.  Nearly all City employees have been trained on the application and use of AEDs, making the City of Hallandale Beach a safer place to work and live.

Phase Two involves the placement of AEDs in eligible condominiums and businesses throughout the City.  Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue provides CPR and AED training to the participants.  Once training is completed an AED is placed at their location.  For more information regarding eligibility, please contact EMS Division Chief Alex Baird.

AHA American Heart Association









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It can be difficult for many people to provide vital information to the paramedics during an emergency when it is needed most. One solution to this problem is the File of Life. The File of Life contains the needed information in an easy form that can be posted on the refrigerator in the magnetic case inclueded with the card. 

                                                  
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Contact Information

Division of Fire Prevention and
Public Education

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in conjunction with AAA, developed a program to ensure that child passenger safety seats are properly installed. In an effort to get this valuable information out to the community, a standardized child passenger safety technician-training program was created and offered to interested agencies.

Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue has trained technicians available to help install new car seats and ensure that existing ones are installed properly. Due to the high demand of this program and the unpredictability of the fire service, an appointment is required.











National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Contact Information

Lieutenant Lori German

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

The State of Florida recently passed a law that allows parents to leave their newborn at a place of safety, anonymously without the fear of prosecution. The law was expanded to include fire stations and hospital emergency rooms. All Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue Stations are a Safe Baby Station.
                                                                              
Safe Haven for Newborns

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Contact Information

Lieutenant Lori German

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

It is estimated that over two million young people run away from home each year. Increasing numbers of kids are also being put out of their homes by disinterested, frustrated, or abusive parents. On the streets, these youths are vulnerable to many dangers. They are significantly more likely to commit suicide. Without help, their future is uncertain.

Safe Place offers access to immediate help for any youth experiencing a crisis situation. All Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue Stations are designated as a Safe Place. Any teen in crisis can come to a Fire Rescue Station and receive the help they need.
                                                                               
Safe Place Program

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Contact Information

Division of Fire Prevention and
Public Education

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Through a grant from the Tandy Corporation and the State Fire Marshal's Office, this program provides additional fire protection to the citizens of Hallandale Beach through the installation of free smoke detectors. The program is absolutely cost free, includes a smoke detector and battery, as well as installation.

The program is available to citizens living within the Hallandale city limits in single family or duplex type homes.




                            










Change Your Clock Change Your Battery Program

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Each year in the weeks preceding Hallandale High School's Prom a Mock DUI Car Crash Presentation is performed for the Junior and Senior Class. This program is a support by multiple agencies and local sponsors including Hallandale High School CSI Club, Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue, Hallandale Beach Police Department, BSO Air Rescue, Broward County School Board, Interstate Removal Service, and AAAA Crosstown Towing.

Public safety personnel and student actors stage a mock prom night car crash due to negligence and being under the influence of alcohol. Students watch firefighters free prom-goers trapped in the car, as police officers comfort the injured and take statements, as the BSO helicopter picks up a critically injured patient, while Interstate Removal Service goes through the process of responding to a deceased victim. In the end, the driver is handcuffed and taken away, charged with operating a vehicle under the influence.

After witnessing this mock drill a closing presentation asks all students to sign a pledge vowing to not drive under the influence. This program focuses on helping the students have a safe prom and hopefully helping them make safer decisions for the rest of their lives.

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t Information

Division of Fire Prevention and
Public Education

Phone: (954) 457-1470
Fax: (954) 457-1472

Administration Building / Fire Station 7
121 S.W. 3rd Street
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Unintentional injury is the number one cause of death in children 14 and under. The National Fire Protection Association developed an injury prevention curriculum titled Risk Watch. The primary focus is to educate children 14 and under on all of the issues as they relate to the eight major statistical risk areas.

Hallandale Beach is a member of the Broward County Risk Watch Coalition, which assists in the implementation of the Risk Watch Curriculum in every Pre-K through Grade 8 classroom in Broward County.





Risk Watch Program

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The City of Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue participates in the Reading Program at Hallandale Beach Elementary School. On a scheduled day, a member of the Fire Department visits the Elementary School and reads a story to the Kindergarten classes participating in the program.  The Program is designed to bring community members and “everyday celebrities” into the classroom to meet the students and encourage reading.

Reading is Fundamental Program 

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