Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 31 at 11:30am · 
‪#‎HeatStroke‬ Awareness Day! Share this safety information with everyone you know, it may just save a precious life.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue updated their cover photo.
July 31 at 6:41am · 
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 31 at 6:09am · 
Watch how a parked car can reach over 120 degrees in minutes, even if the windows are partially open. Children are especially vulnerable to heat stroke, as their body temperatures rise three to five times faster than an adult’s.
The number of child heat stroke deaths in vehicles continues to average approximately 37 per year; or about one every 10 days. These deaths are all preventable. Know the facts!
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  • Marie Hook Thanks for the info...On another note, all you drivers out there, make sure your kids are OUT of the car before you lock the doors. Remember a child or baby strapped in a car seat can't unbuckle themselves, so it's up to you to make sure they are with you and not left in cars. They are too precious to forget,be safe today and not sorry tomorrow.
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  • Susan Nolan Check the weather before going out ,just remember what u think u can handle kids can't especially in 90 degrees or higher temps ,Always carry water or fluids when outside be smart ,common sense
    July 31 at 9:21am
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue added a new photo.
July 30 at 12:46pm · 
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 29 at 9:08am · 
Be safe during lobster mini-season. Following the proper safety tips can save your life.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 23 at 8:44am · 
Class 127 on their final run this morning lead by our training Chief Jeff Strickland.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 22 at 8:40am · 
The heartbreaking and preventable death of children left in vehicles continues to be part of headline news. Every year, approximately 37 children die due to heatstroke because they were left in unattended hot vehicles.
The Today Show spoke to MDFR Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez and Lt. Marc Harrison about the dangers of leaving children and pets in vehicles, even for just a short period of time.
How to free a child from a hot car and its dangerous temperatures
So far this year, 10 children in the U.S. have died in hot cars. In Miami, TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen shows how hot it can get inside...
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  • John Waligora Nicely done Today Show & MDFR!!! Being in the fire service I've seen my share of corny pub Ed pieces. This one though is so relevant. Not only here in FL, but so many places here in the U.S. YOU GUYS DID GOOD WITH THIS!!!!
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue added 5 new photos to the album: Today Show Live from MDFR Headquarters.
July 22 at 5:11am · 
Jeff Rossen from the Today Show talking about the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 21 at 4:43pm · Edited · 
Congratulations to MDFR Fire Chief Dave Downey on being named Fire Chief of the Year by the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association. This award is the most important honor the Florida fire service can bestow on one of its fire chiefs in recognition of leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to the public and contributions to the fire service as a whole serve as an example of and challenge for all other chief fire executives throughout Florida.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 17 at 6:41am · 
Helmet cam video from 4 alarm Father's Day Fire. Take a quick look at what they encountered. Good job to all.
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
July 17 at 6:31am · 
MDFR Lt. Lisa Wood, from the Venom Response Team, was featured this morning on the Today Show sharing life saving tips on how to improve your chances of survival after a venomous snake bite.
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Venom Response Program specializes in the response, management and treatment of envenomation. The Venom Response Team is committed to delivering the highest possible standard of medical intervention with respect to injuries due to venomous fauna.
What NOT to do, and how to survive, if bitten by a deadly snake
A Texas teen died earlier this week after being bitten by a cobra. If a venomous snake or deadly spider bit you, would you know what to do? TODAY national...
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