A Transfer of Command Ceremony was held at City Hall to recognize the retirement of Fire Chief Marc Celetti and promotion of Fire Chief Robert Torres which was sworn into office by Lauderhill Mayor Ken Thurston. #lauderhillstrong #lauderhillproud #transferofcommand

Please join us in congratulating Division Chief Jerry Gonzalez on his promotion to Assistant Fire Chief. Assistant Chief Gonzalez has been proudly serving the City of Lauderhill for 19 years. Assistant Chief Gonzalez continues to oversee the EMS Division of the Fire-Rescue Dept.

NEWS RELEASE #2 - Tropical Cyclone #1 The City of Lauderhill and South Florida Is Under a Tropical Storm Warning and Emergency Management Plans are Well Underway lauderhill-fl.gov/Home/Component…

Lauderhill FD units on scene of a 2 alarm warehouse fire at 4897 N. University Dr. Fire is out at this time and under investigation. Lauderhill Fire PIO #BreakingNews

Lauderhill PD Investigating a Traffic Fatality at the 3800 block of W. Sunrise Blvd. Sunrise Blvd will be closed for the duration of the investigation. All travelers are encouraged to use W. Oakland Park Blvd or W. Broward Blvd as alternate routes.

Lauderhill & Sunrise units responded to a fire earlier this evening in the area of the 2100 block of NW 59th Terrace. Fire possibly started by fireworks landing in a balcony. 1 adult male was transported with minor injuries. Fire is under investigation. LauderhillFDOpsChief

Traffic Accident with active diesel fuel leak. Two lanes blocked on Oakland Park Blvd between NW 55 Ave & Rock Island Rd. Total Traffic Miami #BreakingNews Lauderhill Fire PIO Lauderhill Police Department

The crew of Q73 heard crying coming from the fire truck's ladder storage compartment. Firefighters climbed into the tight area and found two cold and scared kittens that were grateful to be found. The kittens were bathed and fed and been smiling ever since. #lauderhillstrong

LFD units on scene 3361 NW 18 PL, working fire in a single family home. No injuries, two people displaced, fire investigation underway. #BreakingNews

Lauderhill FD along with @sunrisefirerescuefl responded to a residential structure at 1700 NW 54 Ter. One civilian was injured attempting to extinguish the fire prior to units arrival. 9 residents in two apartments displaced assisted by the @sflredcross Lauderhill Fire PIO

Attention City of Lauderhill Residents and Businesses Owners, The City of Lauderhill is aware residents and businesses are experiencing low to no water pressure. The staff is working on restoring full service expeditiously. If you have any questions, please call 954-730-2972.

Lauderhill FD crews along with Sunrise Fire-Rescue are on scene of an underground liquid propane gas tank leak, 1890 NW 42 Terrace. Crews are burning off the product. There are no evacuations at this time. #Breaking_News Lauderhill Fire PIO Lauderhill Police Department

Lauderhill Fire Rescue is working an active gas leak in the residential area of the 3800 block and NW 12th Court. Hazmat team is in route. Area is being evacuated. Please avoid the area.

Lauderhill FD is on scene of two houses on fire, located near the intersection of NW 84 Ave & NW 47 St in Lauderhill. The fire is under control. The fire is currently under investigation and there were no injuries. #BreakingNews‌ Lauderhill Fire PIO

Lauderhill, Tamarac, North Lauderdale and Coconut Creek Fire units on scene of a fully involved RV fire in the Southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike between Commercial Blvd & Oakland Park Blvd. All lanes closed.Total Traffic Miami #BreakingNews

Fire Rescue units on scene of a working fire on the second floor at the SWAP Shop, 3291 W. Sunrise Blvd. #BreakingNews Lauderhill Fire PIO

Crews are working a Dive Rescue Operation behind 7300 W.Oakland Park Blvd. A subject was reported in the canal, and did not surface. Dive Rescue members located the victim under water not breathing. The pt. was transported to FMC with ongoing CPR. #BreakingNews Lauderhill Fire PIO

At the peak of rush hour, Lauderhill FD, along with Tamarac FD, North Lauderdale FD & BSOFR responded to a tractor trailer that struck the barrier wall & rolled over on the Florida's Turnpike and caught on fire. The driver escaped without injury. #BREAKING_NEWS Lauderhill Fire PIO

LFD units are on scene at 4120 NW 26 St, with an SUV that crashed through the front of a store. There are two patients with minor injuries. Lauderhill Fire PIO Lauderhill Police Department #BreakingNews‌

Lauderhill Fire Crews are on scene at house fire 4450 NW 11 PL. Fire has been extinguished. Red Cross South has been requested along with State Fire Marshal. Lauderhill Fire PIO #BreakingNews