Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403

Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 Proudly representing all of Miami-Dade County Firefighters, Paramedics & Dispatchers

The Dade County Association of Firefighters represents over 1900 active uniformed Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers and 800 retirees. To make a donation & for more info on the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill the Boot Campaign, please visit: http://igfn.us/vf/BOOT/MiamiDadeLocal1403

Lazara Viera had two reasons to celebrate this past week. She marked her birthday on Monday, then on Saturday worked her...
08/30/2026

Lazara Viera had two reasons to celebrate this past week. She marked her birthday on Monday, then on Saturday worked her final shift before beginning a well-earned retirement. A member of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Recruit Class 87, Lazara spent 25 years on the front lines protecting the citizens of Miami-Dade County, following two years of service with Tamarac Fire Rescue. Along the way, she was promoted to Lieutenant. Surrounded by family, friends and, of course, her Station 57 C-Shift crew, who treated her to a fabulous retirement shift feast, Laz ran her final call aboard Rescue 57, bringing a distinguished fire service career to a fitting close. From the entire Local 1403 family to you and yours, Laz, congratulations on an outstanding career. We wish you a long, healthy and prosperous retirement!

The fire service is often a family business, with sons and daughters following in the footsteps of one, or sometimes bot...
08/28/2026

The fire service is often a family business, with sons and daughters following in the footsteps of one, or sometimes both of their parents. As Lieutenant Officer Development Program Class 03-2026 came to a close, lieutenant candidate Charles “Charlie” Seifert received some especially good news: he had cleared the promotion list and was officially becoming a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant. After receiving his ODP certificate of completion, Charlie was presented with his new gold lieutenant’s badge by Fire Chief Ray Jadallah, but not before his father, Captain Charles Seifert, handed him the very same lieutenant’s badge he wore when he was promoted years earlier. For the Seiferts, the fire service truly is a family business. And Charlie already has another career goal in mind: To one day outrank dad!

The third Lieutenant Officer Development Program (ODP) class of 2026 completed its four-week curriculum on Friday, prepa...
08/28/2026

The third Lieutenant Officer Development Program (ODP) class of 2026 completed its four-week curriculum on Friday, preparing 23 recently promoted lieutenants and lieutenant candidates for the responsibilities of leading crews in the field. Fire Chief Ray Jadallah presented certificates of completion to the class, which included three members who received word of their promotions as the program came to a close. The Lieutenant Officer Development Program is designed to strengthen supervisory and leadership skills, preparing participants to make effective decisions, manage personnel and confidently lead their crews in the challenging environment of the fire service.

Recruit Training OIC Lakeith McCullar has been sitting atop the Chief Fire Officer promotion list, patiently waiting for...
08/27/2026

Recruit Training OIC Lakeith McCullar has been sitting atop the Chief Fire Officer promotion list, patiently waiting for the phone call telling him it was time to trade his red Training Captain shirt for CFO white. On Thursday, that call finally came. After a quick trip to his locker and congratulations from his fellow instructors, Chief McCullar wasted no time stepping into his new role, sharing his experience and knowledge as an officer with Lieutenant Officer Development Training Class 03-2026. While changing shirts was easy, giving up that bright red Training Division cap proved a little more difficult. Congratulations, Chief McCullar. You’ve earned it!

Sales of the 9/11 25th Anniversary T-shirt shifted to Fire Rescue Headquarters on Wednesday for a special one-day sale. ...
08/27/2026

Sales of the 9/11 25th Anniversary T-shirt shifted to Fire Rescue Headquarters on Wednesday for a special one-day sale. Our own Yumi Candelaria reported brisk business, particularly among sworn personnel, who are authorized to wear the commemorative shirts on duty throughout the month of September. Sales returned to The Fire Tower, 8000 Northwest 21st Street in Doral, on Thursday. Get yours before supplies are exhausted!

Local 1403 congratulates Firefighter Errol Johnson as he wraps up a distinguished 25-year career with Miami-Dade Fire Re...
08/27/2026

Local 1403 congratulates Firefighter Errol Johnson as he wraps up a distinguished 25-year career with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, marking his retirement Wednesday with a memorable final shift at Miami International Airport Station 12. A member of Recruit Class 88, Errol began his firefighting career following service in the United States Air Force. His varied background also included a long association with Publix, where he began working at just 13 years old and eventually became a manager. A graduate of the Miami Culinary Institute, Errol was also known around the firehouse as Chef Johnson, responsible for many memorable cook days throughout his career. A man of deep faith and a member of MDFR’s Chaplaincy, Errol frequently delivered the invocation and benediction at official department ceremonies and functions, offering words of inspiration and reflection to his fellow firefighters. Local 1403 thanks Errol for his 25 years of dedicated service and wishes him a long, healthy and happy retirement.

The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team was created to coordinate crisis intervention and help reduce the ps...
08/25/2026

The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team was created to coordinate crisis intervention and help reduce the psychological impact of traumatic events on Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel, promoting recovery and overall well-being. An important part of this comprehensive support system is the CISM K-9 Team, which responds following major and potentially traumatic incidents. To build relationships with firefighters before their services are needed, the team developed the Tones to Coffee Meet & Greet program. Through this initiative, CISM members visit MDFR fire stations to interact with crews, build rapport and gain a better understanding of station dynamics. On Tuesday, team members Montego Estes, Howard Brown and Alia Nasser, accompanied by her partner, K-9 Pretzel, visited Station 40’s B-Shift. The team discussed the resources and support available through CISM and reinforced an important message: help is there when it’s needed. With firefighters facing an elevated risk of post-traumatic stress and depression, programs such as CISM and its K-9 response team provide valuable peer support and resources to help protect the mental and emotional well-being of MDFR personnel.

🏆 WE DID IT AGAIN! WE ARE #1 IN THE NATION! 🏆We are incredibly proud to share that Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 h...
08/24/2026

🏆 WE DID IT AGAIN! WE ARE #1 IN THE NATION! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to share that Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 has once again been named the HIGHEST FUNDRAISING TEAM across all American Lung Association Climbs and Walks in the NATION! 🇺🇸🔥

Being #1 in the nation for the second year in a row is an incredible accomplishment, and it would not be possible without the dedication of our members, cadets, families, supporters, donors, and everyone who stepped up to climb! Every stair climbed, every dollar raised, and every person who supported our team helped make this possible. Together, we continue to show what can happen when our fire family comes together for a cause bigger than ourselves.

❤️ One Team. One Mission. One Purpose.
🔥 We Climb. We Win. We Lead.

Thank you American Lung Association American Lung Association Fight For Air Climb Miami, for allowing us to be part of this incredible mission. We’re proud to stand with you in the fight for healthier lungs and healthier lives.

See you at the top again on March 7, 2027!🧑‍🚒🪜🏆

The 9/11 Silver Anniversary T-Shirt went on sale Friday morning at Local 1403’s Union Hall, with supplies of the limited...
08/21/2026

The 9/11 Silver Anniversary T-Shirt went on sale Friday morning at Local 1403’s Union Hall, with supplies of the limited-edition shirt honoring the lives lost 25 years ago disappearing quickly. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews will be authorized to wear the specially designed shirts while on duty throughout September. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Friends of Firefighters and the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, Local 854. Each purchase helps ensure that, a quarter century later, we continue to remember those we lost, honor those who served, and support the fire service family. While sales will continue at the Fire Tower until supplies are exhausted, they will also be available at Fire Rescue Headquarters in Doral on Wednesday morning, August 26th.

🚨 LIMITED EDITION 9/11 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT 🚨HONOR. REMEMBER. NEVER FORGET.Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 is pr...
08/17/2026

🚨 LIMITED EDITION 9/11 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT 🚨

HONOR. REMEMBER. NEVER FORGET.

Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403 is proud to release our special 9/11 25-Year Anniversary Commemorative Shirt, created to honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the fire service community that continues to carry their legacy forward.

🔥 LIMITED EDITION — AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! ❤️ PROCEEDS BENEFIT FDNY NON PROFITS🚒 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, supporting FDNY firefighters, EMS personnel, and their families and 🚒 FDNY UFOA Uniformed Fire Officers Association, Local 854 I.A.F.F. AFL-CIO , supporting FDNY officers and their families.
Every shirt purchased helps us remember those we lost, honor those who served, and support the fire service family.

25 YEARS LATER — WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

📣 Tag your crew, share this post, and stop by Union Hall beginning August 21st to get yours!

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