About MCFRLive
What is MCFRLive?
MCFRLive is a free, independent platform that surfaces live and archived fire dispatch and EMS dispatch activity for Martin County, Florida. It takes raw data from the public MCFR Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) feed and turns it into a searchable, visual, accessible public safety data record, updated every 30 seconds.
The goal is simple: make public safety data easier to understand for the residents, journalists, and community members who want to stay informed about what's happening in Stuart Florida, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and the rest of the MCFR service area.
Data Source
All incident data is sourced from the Martin County Fire Rescue public CAD feed. This is the same data that powers the official MCFR scanner page. MCFRLive adds archiving, search, analytics, and mapping on top of it.
MCFRLive does not have access to any private, restricted, or internal dispatch systems. All data displayed is publicly available.
How It Works
- Every 30 seconds, MCFRLive polls the public MCFR CAD feed for active incidents.
- New incidents are parsed, normalized, and displayed on the live feed immediately.
- Unit status changes (Dispatched → Enroute → Arrived) are tracked in real time throughout the incident lifecycle.
- When an incident clears from the CAD, it's archived with its full unit timeline and assigned a permanent URL.
- Archived incidents are searchable by street, zone, call type, date, and unit.
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About Martin County Fire Rescue
Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) operates 11 fire stations across Martin County, responding to approximately 31,000 fire dispatch and EMS dispatch calls per year. Their service area covers Stuart Florida, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Sewall's Point, Port Salerno, and Hutchinson Island. Every Stuart Florida fire call, Palm City fire run, Jensen Beach fire response, Hobe Sound fire dispatch, and Indiantown fire and rescue is logged on MCFRLive.
For official information about Martin County Fire Rescue, visit martin.fl.us/fire-rescue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the data real-time?
The feed refreshes approximately every 30 seconds from the MCFR CAD system. There may be additional delay from the CAD system itself. Do not rely on MCFRLive for emergency response decisions.
Can I listen to radio dispatch?
MCFRLive is text-only. For live audio, Broadcastify carries the Martin County Fire Rescue radio feed.
Why did an incident disappear from the feed?
Incidents are removed from the live feed when they clear from the MCFR CAD system. The incident is archived and accessible at its permanent URL in the incident archive.
How do I report incorrect data?
MCFRLive displays data exactly as it appears in the public CAD feed. If you believe there's an error, use the contact form and we'll investigate.
Is MCFRLive free?
Yes. MCFRLive is free to use with no registration required for the live feed and public archive.
What's Coming
MCFRLive is actively developed. Features planned or in progress:
- Push notifications for incident types and zones you follow
- Weekly and monthly digest emails
- Public API for developers
- Enhanced station and unit analytics
- PDF report exports
Get in Touch
Questions, corrections, press inquiries, or feedback: we read everything.
Useful Resources
- Martin County Fire Rescue: Official department information, stations, and services
- MCFR Public CAD Feed: The official dispatch data source MCFRLive reads from
- National Weather Service: Official weather forecasts and severe weather alerts
- Ready.gov: Federal emergency preparedness information and planning
- FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency resources
Disclaimer
MCFRLive is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Martin County government, Martin County Fire Rescue, or any government agency. The information displayed is derived from publicly available data and is provided for informational purposes only. Do not rely on this service for emergency response decisions. Always call 911 in an emergency.