The Metropolis of Miramar has made historical past with the appointment of Jermaine McFarlane as Fireplace Chief of the Miramar Fireplace-Rescue Division, marking the primary time a Black chief has led the division.
With greater than 26 years of devoted service to the division, Chief McFarlane brings a wealth of expertise and management to the position. He has served in quite a few capacities over the course of his profession, most lately as Deputy Fireplace Chief, the place he performed a pivotal position in operational planning, personnel growth, and emergency response coordination.
As Fireplace Chief, McFarlane will oversee all elements of the division’s operations and strategic initiatives, guiding its mission to guard life, property, and the surroundings via modern, high-quality service supply.
“It’s the honor of my life to serve the residents of Miramar on this new capability,” stated McFarlane in a press release. “Having spent the previous 26 years with the division, I’m deeply dedicated to our mission of excellence in public security. I look ahead to main our excellent women and men in uniform as we proceed to guard and serve this nice metropolis.
“The belief you place in us is one thing we by no means take without any consideration. Whether or not responding to a construction fireplace, offering medical assist, helping throughout pure disasters, or collaborating in group occasions, our dedication to excellence stays unwavering. I wish to personally thank every of you to your help and the religion that you’ve bestowed on me to guide this unbelievable workforce.”
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McFarlane will now oversee a workforce of 182 personnel, together with 162 sworn firefighters. Metropolis leaders praised his professionalism and longstanding dedication to the group.
“Chief McFarlane’s dedication, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the individuals of Miramar make him the correct selection to guide our Fireplace-Rescue Division into the longer term,” stated Mayor Wayne M. Messam. “[McFarlane’s] many years of service, management, and unwavering dedication to the individuals of Miramar make him the correct selection to guide us ahead.”
A proper swearing-in ceremony shall be held on Thursday, April 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. on the Miramar Fee Chambers, the place Chief McFarlane will formally be sworn in as Fireplace Chief.
