Margate Fire Department

10/07/2026

As the Margate Fire Department continues to honor Fire Prevention Week, don't forget: small actions can make a big difference in preventing tragedy.

Stay safe in .

10/05/2026

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the Margate Fire Department is sharing a few important tips to help keep you and your family safe.

This year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” ⚡

The Margate Fire Department reminds everyone to charge smart and stay safe:

⚡ Use the correct charger for your device
⚡ Keep devices off beds, couches, and pillows while charging
⚡ Stop using damaged, swollen, or overheating batteries
⚡ Unplug devices when fully charged
⚡ Keep charging devices away from exits

Small habits can prevent big fires.

Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.

09/11/2026

Today we came together as a community to remember the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, at our Patriot Day Ceremony.

We remember the people who were killed and the first responders who fell as they courageously rushed toward danger to save others.
We also remember the families shattered 25 years ago today, who still grieve that loss.

08/03/2026

National Night Out, come join us this Tuesday!

08/03/2026

National Night Out!!!

We are counting the days till National Night Out!

07/03/2026

Red, white, blue, and fire-safe too. Happy Fourth of July!

06/29/2026

Margate Fire’s Lt. Yoany Batista has been named EMS Provider of the Year by Florida Medical Center.

“Lt. Batista’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in emergency medical services are a true reflection of the Margate Fire Department’s mission and values,” said Fire Chief Roberto Lorenzo. “We are proud to have him as part of our team and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.”

Congratulations, Lieutenant!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Margate Fire’s Danny O’Brien for being promoted to Lieutenant!

Danny had been a firefighter-paramedic since being hired to in 2007.

“He comes with the responsibility of leading from the front, supporting the crew, and helping keep our community safe,” said Fire Chief Roberto Lorenzo.

Congrats, Danny!

05/25/2026

On this meaningful Memorial Day in , we pause to remember and honor.

"In communities like ours here in Margate, Memorial Day reminds us that patriotism is not just something expressed in words," said Mayor Antonio Arserio. "It is shown through gratitude, service, unity, and by making sure the sacrifices of our fallen heroes are never forgotten."

He spoke of the service members who left behind families "because they believed something greater than themselves was worth protecting."

At our ceremony this morning, we recognized essay winners from Liberty Elementary and Margate Elementary, swayed to the tunes of the Dixieland Stompers, and stood at attention for our police R***e Salute.

Keynote Speaker Joseph Nitz, retired U.S. Army specialist who served in Operation Desert Storm, spoke of the "breathtaking sacrifices" military men and women have made on our behalf.

"Remember Pearl Harbor, Korea, the Middle East," he urged. "From Bunker Hill to Baghdad. ... We must never forget the memories of our fallen."

05/22/2026

Join the Police and Fire Departments for a Sun and Safety Splash to keep your family safe around the water!