Operations
The MFD currently operates out of 36 Fire Stations, located throughout the city in 5 Battalions, under the command of 5 Battalion Chiefs and 1 Deputy Chief per shift. The MFD also operates a fire apparatus fleet of 35 Engine Companies, 15 Ladder Companies, 2 Heavy Rescue Units, 12 Paramedic Ambulances (MED Unit), 1 Fireboat, and numerous other special, support, and reserve units. There are also 3 Special Incident Teams that operate several specialized units: The Dive Team; The Haz-Mat. Team; The Heavy Urban Rescue Team(H.U.R.T.).
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