CAUTION: Please be advised that the area south of the 6th Avenue boat ramp has been cordoned off and is closed to the public. The ramp and remainder of the park is still usable, but please stay clear of the south section.
Published on January 20, 2026
Last week, three members of the Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department were recognized by the Space Coast Fire Chiefs' Association during their annual awards ceremony. Fire Chief Gavin Brown was awarded Fire Chief of the Year, Fire Chief Dave Micka (Ret.) was awarded Fire Marshal of the Year, and Lieutenant Amber Brown was awarded Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. This is the first time that MBVFD has received Fire Chief and Fire Marshal of the Year, and it is also the first time that any Space Coast volunteer fire department has received Fire Chief of the Year. This is also only the second time that a MBVFD member has received Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.
Town staff is extremely proud of each awardee's ongoing commitment to providing our community with the highest level of service!
Fire Chief Gavin Brown (JPG, 429KB) Fire Marshal Dave Micka (JPG, 474KB) Lieutenant Amber Brown (JPG, 452KB)
Fire Chief Gavin Brown
Fire Marshal Dave Micka
Lieutenant Amber Brown
All photos within this article are © 2026 Credit Julian Leek.