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Broward commission votes to take over fire rescue services from BSO

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Broward commissioners voted Tuesday to take control of the county’s fire rescue department—and away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). The county has had a fire rescue contract with the sheriff’s office since 2003. The plan is to let the current agreement with BSO expire in September 2028.

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WSVN Miami
Broward commissioners vote to bring fire rescue under county control (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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In a big shakeup across Broward County, commissioners voted Tuesday to transition fire rescue from the Broward Sheriff’s Office to county control. The unanimous vote...
NBC 6 South Florida
Broward commission votes to take over fire rescue services from BSO (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Sep 23, 2026
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Broward commissioners voted Tuesday to take control of the county’s fire rescue department—and away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). The county has had a fire rescue contract with the sheriff’s office since 2003. The plan is to let the current agreement with BSO expire in September 2028.