Boynton Beach Fire Rescue
Administration Office
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL  33435
(561) 742-6333

Fire Chief William L. Bingham, Director of Fire Rescue Services
(561) 742-6331.

The Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department was established in 1924 and has evolved into a fully paid, progressive, respected and comprehensive Fire Rescue public service. The Fire Rescue Department consists of 146 total personnel, 123 of which are in the Operations Division. All personnel have a minimum qualification as State Certified Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians. 107 personnel are State Certified Paramedics.

For more information about the City of Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department,
please visit their website, bbfrd.org.

The Department provides the following services to the residents and visitors to the City of Boynton Beach and contract areas:

Emergency Fire and Rescue Operations Fire Suppression Special Operations                             Technical Rescue                                      Dive Rescue & Recovery  Extrication Operations Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery  Hazardous Materials Response Emergency Medical Services Advanced Life Support Medical Care and Transport Basic Life Support Care Blood Pressure Screening CPR and Heart Saver AED Training Center

Fire and Life Safety New Building Plan Review Annual Inspections of Commercial and Multi-Family Residences Fire Cause Determination and Arson Investigation Pre-Fire Planning and Target Hazard Identification Fire Prevention/Life Safety, Education, and Public Outreach Programs Juvenile Fire Setter Program                     Child Safety Seat Installation Program

The Battalion Chief serves as the shift commander and each station is managed by a Captain. The Department provides the highest standard of care utilizing a three-person "Company" staffing concept; each Company supervised by a Captain or Lieutenant. This staffing concept is one of many reasons why the Department can provide the highest levels of quality service at a comparably lesser cost to the taxpayers than other similar departments. All Fire Rescue Stations are completely staffed 24 hours/day and 365 days/year. A 24-hour platoon shift (24 on/ 48 off) is utilized. All Operations personnel work a 48-hour week. The Department operates four fire pumpers, five advanced life support rescue units (ambulances), and one 100' ladder truck. The fire pumpers also serve as Advanced Life Support Medical Units, carrying all necessary medical equipment and are staffed with Paramedics.

The Fire Rescue Department, with an Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rating of 3, responds to approximately 11,000 emergency calls per year, a number that has been steadily increasing. The average response time for the department is 4 minutes 30 seconds. Mutual Aid agreements are in place with Palm Beach County and neighboring municipalities to ensure additional assistance as needed. The Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department routinely provides mutual aid more than it receives mutual aid from surrounding areas. The Department also provides fire and emergency medical services to four contract areas, Hypoluxo, Ocean Ridge, The Village of Golf, and Briny Breezes.

Fire Station Locations
Fire Rescue personnel staff four fire stations strategically located throughout the City.

Station 1 is located at 100 East Boynton Beach Boulevard. The Fire Rescue Administrative offices are also located at this address.

Station 2 is located at 2615 West Woolbright Road.

Station 3 is located at 3501 North Congress Avenue. The Fire and Life Safety Division offices and a community room are located at this station.

Station 4 is located at 1919 South Federal Highway.