 The system went into effect on October 1, 1990 after a large fire at GLS Fiberglass in Port Everglades in 1988.Prior to 1990, each fire department had its own numbering system, usually starting at 1 and proceeding to number each station that department operated from.At this large fire in Port Everglades, Dania Beach Fire Department, Hollywood Fire Department, Port Everglades Public Safety, and Fort Lauderdale Fire Department all were on scene with their own Engine 1s.