Data stories, how-to guides, and community coverage for Martin County fire and rescue.
A behind-the-scenes look at how MCFRLive polls the public CAD feed, normalizes dispatch data, and delivers real-time incident tracking to Martin County residents.
What does 'FALLS' mean? Why are there so many EMS calls? A plain-English guide to the call types you see on the MCFRLive feed — and what they tell us about emergency response in Martin County.
From the shores of Jensen Beach to the quiet roads of Indiantown, Martin County Fire Rescue is the backbone of public safety across the county. Here's a look at how MCFR protects each community.
Martin County is divided into nine fire rescue response zones — from Stuart and Palm City to Jupiter Island and Hutchinson Island. Here's what you need to know about each area.
When lightning struck a Palm City home on SW 96th Street, Martin County Fire Rescue responded within minutes and battled hidden flames spreading through insulation for hours.
When a transformer fire broke out at the Florida Power and Light plant near Indiantown, Martin County Fire Rescue responded quickly. Crews contained the blaze with no injuries and no customer power outages.
A multiple-vehicle fire at the Wallace Volvo dealership in Stuart sent thick plumes of black smoke over the Riverwatch Marina area. No injuries — here's how the response unfolded.
When a dock ramp collapsed at Mariner Cay marina in Stuart, a wheelchair-bound man fell into the water. Martin County Fire Rescue and Sheriff's deputies responded in under 90 seconds. This is their story.
When a car left Interstate 95 near Stuart and began sinking into a pond, Martin County Fire Rescue raced to save the driver and her unborn child. Both mother and baby survived.