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Broward County to End Sheriff's Office Fire-Rescue Contract After 2028

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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What happened

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The County Commission voted unanimously to notify the Broward Sheriff’s Office that its contract for County Fire-Rescue will not be renewed after 2028. This move, spearheaded by Lamar Fisher, means the nine-member commission will wrest control of the fire-rescue department from the Sheriff’s Office. The county will assume responsibility for the Sheriff’s Office’s contracts with cities including Dania Beach and Weston.

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Why it matters

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The change shifts the management of the $259 million fire-rescue budget from the Broward Sheriff’s Office to the county. Approximately 900 employees of Broward County Fire-Rescue will transition to being county employees, and their contracts and benefits will be managed by the county.

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Who's involved

  • Lamar FisherCounty Commissioner who spearheaded the decision to end the Sheriff's Office's control over fire-rescue.
  • Gregory TonyThe Broward Sheriff’s Office, whose contract for fire-rescue services will not be renewed after 2028.
  • Steven GellerPolitician who criticized the Sheriff's Office regarding spending priorities in Dania Beach and Weston.
  • Broward CountyThe county assuming responsibility for the fire-rescue department and its $259 million budget.
  • Dania BeachCity whose fire-rescue contracts with the Sheriff's Office will be taken over by the county.
  • WestonVillage whose fire-rescue contracts with the Sheriff's Office will be taken over by the county.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Broward CountySpeculative

    Broward County might face changes in operational costs as it assumes responsibility for the $259 million fire-rescue budget.

  • Dania BeachSpeculative

    Dania Beach might see changes in the cost structure of its fire-rescue services as the county takes over the contracts.

  • WestonSpeculative

    Weston might experience changes in the operational contracts for fire-rescue services following the transfer of responsibility.

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