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Monroe County Fire Rescue
How do I get a burn permit?
My house caught fire and Monroe County Fire Rescue put it out. My insurance company needs a copy of the fire report. How can I obtain this?
The fire hydrant in front of my house has started to leak. Does Monroe County Fire Rescue take care of that?
Who can I call to arrange to have a fire truck come to my school, or to have my class visit the fire station?
I just moved into a new home and my insurance company needs to know the distance between my home and the nearest fire station and fire hydrant. Where can I find this information?
What do I do with old paint, pesticides and other danger chemicals that I don’t want?
Who can I call to schedule a fire inspection for a new business?
Does Monroe County Fire Rescue recharge fire extinguishers?
How do I get a fireworks permit?
Who can I call to schedule a fire inspection for a school or day care?
How do I get a burn permit?
To obtain a burn permit or information on open burns, contact the Department of Forestry at 305-872-9010.
My house caught fire and Monroe County Fire Rescue put it out. My insurance company needs a copy of the fire report. How can I obtain this?
Records of every fire to which a Monroe County Fire Rescue unit responds are sent to our Fire Rescue Headquarters. Copies of these can be obtained by contacting the Fire Marshal at 305-289-6010, Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.
The fire hydrant in front of my house has started to leak. Does Monroe County Fire Rescue take care of that?
Monroe County Fire Rescue is not responsible for fixing leaking fire hydrants. Contact the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) at 305-743-5409.
Who can I call to arrange to have a fire truck come to my school, or to have my class visit the fire station?
If you would like to schedule a visit to the fire station you can contact Monroe County Fire Rescue Headquarters at 305-289-6004. The on-duty Battalion Chief can arrange this for you.
I just moved into a new home and my insurance company needs to know the distance between my home and the nearest fire station and fire hydrant. Where can I find this information?
The Monroe County Fire Marshal office can provide information regarding the distance between your home and the nearest fire station and fire hydrant. Contact the Fire Marshal at 305-289-6010.
What do I do with old paint, pesticides and other dangerous chemicals that I don’t want?
These items can be disposed of free of charge at Monroe County’s three household hazardous waste collections centers during the following days and times:
Cudjoe Key Transfer Stations, Mile Marker 21.5, first and third Wednesdays of the month, 8am to 4pm;
Long Key Transfer Station, Mile Marker 68, first and third Fridays of the month, 10am to 2pm;
Key Largo Recycling Yard, Mile Marker 100.3, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 10am to 2pm.
For more information call 305-295-4314.
Who can I call to schedule a fire inspection for a new business?
The Monroe County Fire Marshal can provide fire inspections for all new business. Contact the Fire Marshal at 305-289-6010.
Does Monroe County Fire Rescue recharge fire extinguishers?
Monroe County Fire Rescue does not recharge fire extinguishers. There are several Fire Extinguisher companies in the County that provide this service. You can locate these companies by looking in the yellow pages of your phone book under Fire Extinguishers.
How do I get a fireworks permit?
Fire permits can be obtained from the Fire Marshal at Monroe County Fire Rescue 90 days prior to the event. Contact the Fire Marshal at 305-289-6010.
Who can I call to schedule a fire inspection for a school or day care?
The Monroe County Fire Marshal provides fire inspections for schools and day care facilities. Contact the Fire Marshal at 305-289-6010.
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