Broward's new plan to pay the families of first responders killed in the line of duty may benefit the relatives of the fire-rescue veteran who died in last week's helicopter crash, the county says.

The BSO DFR operates five battalions in 22 different locations throughout the county and includes 17 engines, seven aerials, one industrial fire truck, three ARFF trucks, one helicopter, 23 ALS ...

Broward County Fire Rescue responds to a hazardous materials incident at a Baer’s Furniture Co. warehouse in Pompano Beach on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

On Aug. 28, shortly before 9 in the morning, the twin-engine Broward County Fire-Rescue helicopter took off from Pompano Beach Air Park to respond to an emergency call.

Admittedly placing their faith in Sheriff Ken Jenne, the Broward County Commission on Tuesday voted to move forward with a plan giving Jenne administrative control over the county's fire-rescue ...