Miami Fire Rescue to celebrate 125th anniversary

MIAMI – This Saturday, Miami’s fire division will rejoice its 125th anniversary with a significant occasion in a park and absolutely everyone is invited.

Miami Fireplace Rescue Chief Robert Hevia stated it will not only be a joyous day but a way to honor everyone who’s joined the division and served the group.

“Back again in 1898, July 17, 1898, a couple of organization homeowners fulfilled and genuinely realized that the city of Miami really desired a fire division, fireplace was the greatest danger. There was a big fire all around Christmas time in 1896, that was really the beginning of our fireplace office,” he reported.

Hevia reported it truly is been an honor and reward to provide in the section.

“I arrived on in 1998 which was the 100th yr of the fireplace rescue and I recall being whole of joy. The Office of Fire Rescue users actually have a stunning gift, that our vocation is supporting some others. When someone’s worst day occurs, and they contact 911 and we get to be there,” he claimed.

Hevia added that he’s honored the section is acquiring a proclamation from the metropolis of Miami.

“It celebrates all the firefighters both past and current, just about every elected formal, each community member that has actually celebrated and supported the Division of Fire Rescue,” he claimed.

“In the course of the record of Miami Fire Rescue there have been leaders in adopting new technologies that aids in firefighting, including putting oxygen tanks on their firefighters and remaining the to start with in the place to use two-way radios on each of their trucks for better interaction,” he included.

The proclamation and celebration are wonderful timing because future 7 days apps open up up for new recruits to be element of the extended-time tradition of serving.

This Saturday’s celebration, which will be held at Regatta Park at 3500 Pan American Drive, kicks off at 11 a.m. There will be competitions, displays, bounce houses, and entertainment for the kids.