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.

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CERT Academy # 0702 - Graduation November 8, 2007

Coconut Creek is accepting applications for community minded volunteers interested in being trained as CERT Members.

The next CERT Academy will begin in January 2009 at the Recreation Complex at 4455 Sol Press Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.
Exact dates and times to be announced.

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, adddress, subdivision and phone number in the email.

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be residents of Coconut Creek
• Be in good physical condition

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

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

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

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 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.