George Alvarez is a distinguished Captain with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, where he has proudly served for over 30 years. For the past four years, he has been an Emergency Medical Services Supervisor, overseeing critical response efforts across the community.
In addition to his duties at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, George serves as a Rescue Team Manager and Task Force Leader for FEMA's Florida Task Force One, where he plays a vital role in national disaster response. Born on July 5, 1969, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and raised in the Florida Keys, George's path to public service began early.
George enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1989, serving as an airborne combat medic during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Honorably discharged in 1992, he joined Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in 1995, beginning his career at Fire Station 16 in Homestead, Florida.
Committed to growth, George became a certified paramedic and fire instructor by 1999. He served as a recruit instructor for five years and joined FEMA’s Florida Task Force One in 2000, deploying to over 20 national disasters, including Hurricane Katrina, Micheal, Ian and Milton among others.
Promoted to Lieutenant in 2002 and Captain in 2006, he spent 15 years as Station Captain before becoming an EMS Supervisor. His expertise includes dive rescue, structural collapse, wildland and swift water rescue, and rope operations. He received a bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management from Florida International University ion 2024. A certified instructor, he has trained hundreds locally and abroad, leading courses in Ecuador, Panama, The Bahamas, and Mexico.
George’s service has earned multiple citations from MDFR, Florida Task Force One, and the U.S. Army. He lives in Tavernier, Florida, with his wife Karina and their two children, George III and Ava Eden. Currently pursuing a degree in Disaster Management at FIU, George remains dedicated to advancing emergency response.
