Margate Fire Department

Margate/Coconut Creek Fire Department

It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Margate/Coconut Creek Fire Rescue Department web site. Our organization is a career department comprised of 110 Florida State Certified Firefighter /Paramedics and EMTs providing fire suppression, a single tier ALS emergency medical service, and a full service fire prevention bureau.

Our nationally recognized department has achieved an Insurance Service Organization rating of "3" and operates out of four firehouses providing a daily complement of five advanced life support transport units, three fire engines, and a 75' ladder truck. We provide service to both the Cities of Margate and Coconut Creek with a combined population of over 90,000.

I am extremely proud of our department and it is my hope that you will take a few minutes of your time to look over our site and learn more about our people, programs, and accomplishments.

Chief Garrison G. Westbrook,EFO,CFO

Administrative Service

PH: (954) 971-7010
FAX: (954) 971-4561

Chief: Garry Westbrook
EMS Division Chief: Charlie Wohlitka
Fire Prevention Division Chief: Dan Booker
Logistics and Operations Division Chief: Dan Steele
Administration/P.I.O.:
Training Division: Lt. Rob Reul

Administrative: Susan Coyle & Debbie Dvora

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Administrative Facts

Budget: $6,990,746
Apparatus: Emergency One - 3 ALS Engines- One 75' Ladder
Rescue Vehicles: National Ambulance Builders - 5 International Medium-Duty Vehicles
S.C.B.A.: Scott NxG 2
Communications: Motorola
Lifepaks: Physio Control
Bunker Gear: Morning Pride
Hose: Angus 4" supply lines
Extrication: TNT Rescue Tools

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Combat Personnel: 108 (100 Firefighters/Paramedics; 8 Firefighters/EMT's)
Three 24-hour Shifts (A,B,C Shifts), 36 per Shift
(48 hour week)
Station Structure:

Shift Battalion Chief

Station Lieutenant
Engine 18

Station 58 Lieutenant
Engine 58

Station 94 Lieutenant
Engine 94

Station 98 Lieutenant
Engine 98

Rescue Supervisor
Rescue 18

Rescue Supervisor
Rescue 58

Rescue Supervisor
Rescue 94

Rescue Supervisor
Rescue 98

Firefighter/Paramedic
Firefighter/EMT

Firefighter/Paramedic
Firefighter/EMT

Firefighter/Paramedic
Firefighter/EMT

Firefighter/Paramedic
Firefighter/EMT

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Revenue Sources:

Transport Fees
Impact Fees
Inspection Fees
Haz-mat Fees
Haz-mat Cleanup Fees
Various Permit Fees
(Call for rates)