The first is the Town of Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department. All members of the department are volunteers who are considered employees of the Town of Melbourne Beach and they report to Seth Stark, Fire Chief and Department Head of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief is responsible for maintaining a portion of the Town's budget typically used for vehicle maintenance, Fire Station building payments, fire equipment, training and fire apparatus, etc.

The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a non-profit corporation under section 501(c)(3) IRS code. The Corporation’s primary purpose is the recruitment and retainment of members, fund raising, fire prevention, community service and public relations. All members of the Fire Department are also members of the Corporation. The Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors who meet monthly.

 
MBVFD, Inc. Board of Directors
Jeff Boos , President
Bob Marconti, Vice President
Colleen Hunter, Secretary
Lauren Hardman, Treasurer

Board Member, Brian Simmons
Board Member, John Miller
Board Member, Dan Gordon
Board Member, David Palmisano