THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPT. IN FLORIDA faces challenges that are unique to their region.  One of these local hazards is the large population of alligators found throughout Florida.

Yesterday (Friday), one of these toothy critters wandered onto the front lawn of the fire rescue department’s headquarters building.  So, who ya’ gonna’ call?  You guessed it.

All photos courtesy MDFR

The MDFR issued a press release that tells the story:

At approximately 3 p.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was advised of an alligator that wondered  into a grassy area in front of the MDFR Headquarters  building. The Venom Response Team (VRT) was called to help assist in securing the alligator.One of the VRT members used a snare pole to secure the alligator’s jaw while another team member simultaneously restrained the tail. VRT members then used rope to hobble the arms and feet of the alligator.

“The strongest points of an alligator are the jaw and the tail. We had to get them secured as fast as possible to ensure the safety of employees and visitors  entering and exiting the front of the building,” said Chief Al Cruz.

Florida Fish and Game was contacted and they sent a state licensed company to pick up the alligator.

Employees of MDFR’s Technical Rescue Team and VRT are trained in large animal rescue. 

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue WEBSITE.

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