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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

City of Miami welcomes 44 new firefighters during South Florida 9/11 remembrance ceremonies

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South Florida officials and first responder agencies held remembrance ceremonies on Friday to mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In the City of Miami, 44 fire college cadets graduated and officially became city firefighters after completing six months of training. Additionally, local law enforcement and first responders participated in stair climbs, moments of silence, and tribute events across Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Miami Beach.

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Why It Matters

Forty-four new firefighters joined the City of Miami workforce, and local municipalities held public safety commemoration events involving police and fire rescue personnel.

Key Facts

  • 44 cadets graduated from fire college in the City of Miami on Friday.
  • The 44 new cadets officially became City of Miami firefighters following six months of training.
  • Miami Police officers climbed 110 flights of stairs at loanDepot Park to honor fallen first responders.
  • South Florida municipalities, including Miami-Dade County and Miami Beach, held remembrance ceremonies on Friday to mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
  • The Broward County Aviation Department hosted the FLL Never Forget Ceremony at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Who's Mentioned

PersonDaniel Alonso“Director of Field Operations for the Miami and Tampa Field Office speaking at FL”locationMiami Beach“Fire rescue crews and police gathered for a moment of silence.”OrganizationBroward County Aviation Department“Hosted the FLL Never Forget Ceremony at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International ”PersonPete Sanchez“Miami Fire Rescue Lieutenant discussing the education of new cadets regarding 9/”locationloanDepot Park“Location where Miami Police officers climbed 110 flights of stairs.”PersonEdwin Lopez“Miami Police Chief who commented on first responder casualties and tribute event”PersonRoberto Jesus Suarez Jr.“Former first responder who spent 10 days at ground zero.”PersonEileen Higgins“Miami Mayor who attended remembrance events and shared personal reflections.”OrganizationCity of Miami“Welcomed 44 new firefighters graduating from fire college.”locationMiami-Dade County“Held first responder remembrance ceremonies in Tropical Park.”locationTropical Park“Location of the Miami-Dade County first responders remembrance ceremony.”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder for the news article.”OrganizationMiami Police Department“Flew the U.S. flag and participated in stair climbs at loanDepot Park.”OrganizationMiami Fire Rescue“Participated in graduation and flag-holding ceremonies.”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“Location of the FLL Never Forget Ceremony.”PersonDaniella Levine Cava“Miami-Dade County Mayor who spoke at a remembrance ceremony in Tropical Park.”locationWorld Trade Center“Site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.”PersonErica Sommer“Miami Beach Fire Rescue Chaplain who spoke at a reflection ceremony.”