Harm Reduction Overdose Program
Summary
Fire Rescue responded to 500+ overdoses in 2025 and is launching a grant-funded program to become the first fire-rescue agency in Broward offering medication-assisted treatment, with free naloxone dispensers placed around the city before spring break.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by a $350,000 grant amendment, plus $375,000 in additional grant funds accepted on the consent agenda.
Anyone at risk of opioid overdose, their families, and visitors during spring break.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Joint Workshop with Budget Advisory Board - Aug 18, 2026
Fire Rescue presented on a state Health Department harm reduction program that pairs mobile integrated health teams with community outreach to respond to the overdose crisis.
City Commission Conference Meeting - Aug 18, 2026
Fire Rescue's MIH team now runs two grants to reach overdose victims within 72 hours and start them on Suboxone treatment, aiming to cut repeat 911 calls. Commissioner Beasley-Pittman championed the program as a 'game changer.'
City Commission (Regular) - Jun 2, 2026
The city accepted $344,988 from the state health department for overdose harm-reduction programs.
City Commission (Regular) - Feb 17, 2026
Fire Rescue responded to 500+ overdoses in 2025 and is launching a grant-funded program to become the first fire-rescue agency in Broward offering medication-assisted treatment, with free naloxone dispensers placed around the city before spring break.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Fort Lauderdale
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.