Fire Rescue

Steve Pollio , Fire Chief

Phone: (954) 973-6706

Coconut Creek joined with the city of Margate (our next door neighbor) in 2000 to provide fire-rescue services to both communities, covering a combined population of more than 90,000 residents over 23 square miles.

Coconut Creek's Fire Administration handles fire prevention activities, inspections and safety information for Coconut Creek residents, and Margate Fire/Rescue provides emergency fire and rescue response to both our City and Margate. Margate - Coconut Creek Fire Rescue has four stations, one ladder company, three engine companies, five full-time rescue units and a dive rescue team for water emergencies in area canals, lakes and waterways. Informative articles written by Chief Steven Pollio: Smoke Detectors Fire Alarm Systems Fire EMS Operations Fire Sprinklers Fire Statistics Holiday Safety National Fire Prevention Week Ounce of Prevention It was the Summer of '69 Have a Great Summer!

Resident Volunteers The City of Coconut Creek is recruiting residents who are interested in volunteering to assist the City before, during, or after an emergency or hurricane. Volunteers must be in good physical condition and at least 17 yrs old, and reside within in the City. Interested residents should contact Christine Laurie, Fire Rescue Administration at 954 973-6706 or email at .

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Coconut Creek is accepting applications for community minded volunteers interested in being trained as CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Members.

Next CERT Class begins on
September 10, 2012

Classes will take place at the Coconut Creek Recreation Complex (4455 Sol Press Boulevard). Classes will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

"Coconut Creek now has 101 CERT volunteers. We enjoy working with our residents as they help their community. Our CERT Teams are trained to assist the City before, during and after disasters", stated Steve Pollio, Fire Chief, City of Coconut Creek.

Coconut Creek residents interested in being trained as part of a Community Emergency Response Team should send an email to with “CERT Member” in the subject line.

Please include your full name, address, subdivision and phone number in the email.

Training is free for applicants who are:

• At least 17 years old
• Residents of Coconut Creek
• In good physical condition

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and will be expected to attend 1 three hour class per week, for eleven weeks, and continual quarterly training.

Training subjects are as follows:

• Introduction to CERT
• CPR and AED
• First Aid
• Disaster Preparedness
• Disaster Medical
• Fire Suppression
• Light Search and Rescue
• Pre and Post Storm CERT Operations

CERT Team members will be activated before, during, and after disasters to assist the community as needed.

Broward County Citizen Corps Drill - Coconut Creek's CERT in action!

CLICK HERE to view a video of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team and their part in the Broward County Citizen Corps Drill!

CERT Academy Registration Forms (Please complete ALL 4 forms)

The forms below must be completed and submitted prior to be considered for CERT training and membership
[All forms are Adobe PDF files and require Adobe Reader to open. It is available for download, FREE, by clicking HERE]

• CERT Membership Application
• CERT Driving History Check
• CERT ID Card Information
• CERT Information Questionnaire

CPR Classes

The Coconut Creek Fire Rescue Division offers FREE CPR classes the first Thursday of every month. Advanced registration is required.

You may register now if you Click Here.

This class is an American Heart Association "Heart Saver CPR". This class includes: Infant, Child & Adult CPR and Defibrillator (AED) Training. This certification does NOT meet the requirements for health care professionals.

• Location: Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek, Florida.
• Fees & Proof of Residency: Free for City residents. Residents must bring a valid Driver's license showing City address.
• Free for resident full time students. Students from 14-18 years old must bring school photo I.D. and utility bill showing City address.
• Free for people who are employed by businesses in Coconut Creek with employment documentation: pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead and company address.
• $25.00 for non residents.
• $15.00 for non resident students age 14-18 years old.
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• 2012 Dates:
  • January 5
  • February 2
  • March 1
  • April 5
  • May 3
  • June 7
  • July 5
  • August 2
  • September 6
  • October 4
  • November 1
  • December 6

Registration fees are non refundable