FIRE DEPARTMENT

BUDGET: $13,348,546

# of employees: 87 Director: Chief Alan Averette 305-809-3936 aaverett@cityofkeywest-fl.gov

The 87 employees of the Key West Fire Department are proud of their service to the Southernmost U. S. City and dedicated to the protection of residents and guests in our vibrant community.

What We Do

■ Fire Suppression

■ Emergency Medical Services

■ Fire Prevention

■ Emergency Management and Training

■ Hazardous Materials Response Team

■ Urban Search and Rescue Team

BY THE NUMBERS

■ 7,022 calls for service

■ 34 fire investigations

■ 1,759 fire inspections

■ 5,902 Emergency Medical Services-related calls for service

■ 3,983 Emergency Medical Services transports

FY 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

■ The City of Key West Fire Department received a $36,247 grant from the Florida Department of Emergency Medical Services to assist in purchasing equipment for Advanced Life Support, or ALS, Fire Engines. This means our fire engines will carry the same equipment and drugs/medications as an ambulance. They will have the same capability as an ambulance but cannot transport a patient.

■ In November 2022, 14 KWFD members are slated to graduate from the Paramedic Training Program sponsored by the City of Key West and upon completion of the rigorous National Registry requirements will be certified paramedics.

■ Ten students graduated from the Key West High School Fire Academy with their Firefighter 1 certifications, and one of those students earned a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responders certification.

■ Blake Arencibia, a recent graduate of the KWHS Fire Academy was hired as a Firefighter with the Key West Fire Department

■ Fire Marshal Danny Blanco retired from the Key West Fire Department after 30 years of service.

■ Captain Jason Barroso has been promoted to Fire Marshal/Division Chief.

■ Division Chief of Emergency Management and Training Kenny Wardlow retired after 29 years of service.

■ With the promotion of Jason Barroso to Fire Marshal, Lt. Inspector Tim Anson was chosen and promoted to Captain/Inspector in the Fire Marshal’s Office.

■ Dereck Berger joined the Fire Marshal’s office as Lieutenant Inspector because of the promotion of Tim Anson.