Miami International Airport is located on a 3230-acre parcel of land just outside Miami City limits. This facility receives more international cargo planes than any other US airport, and ranks 13th for passenger traffic. In 2019 they processed an average of 867,000 passengers weekly.

This busy facility is protected by a division of the Miami Dade County Fire Department. They respond from Station 12 located center field and Station 59 at the north end of the runway. These units are self sufficient during their day to day activities because of security clearances. Outside aid, including other MDFR units, are rarely allowed inside the airfield.

Apparatus assigned to Station 12 include the department's newest structural engine, three front line ARFF 6x6 units, three transporting medic units and support vehicles. A ready-reserve ARFF unit and back up structural engine are also housed here. Maintenance for all airport apparatus is conducted on site.

Platform 59, Quick Response 59, and Foam 4 are housed at Station 59. The QRV is an interesting vehicle that was designed to crouch so that it can enter all parking garages on the grounds. This allows it to quickly access vehicle fires and promptly extinguish them. A back up Quick Response Vehicle and Ready Reserve Platform are also housed at Station 59.

Two new Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 ARFF units and a new command vehicle are on order for MIA. They are expected to arrive in 2020. The current front line units will then be moved to reserve station, with the oldest units being offered to smaller airports in the area.