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Departments & Services

The City of Saginaw is an organization of highly trained and well respected individuals dedicated to serving the Saginaw
community. Our goal is to provide quality municipal services and responsive government. We are committed to providing
service which is responsive and meets the needs of those we serve.

Animal Services

All pets are required to be in fenced yards or on a leash. No person shall keep or harbor more than three dogs or three cats,
and no person shall keep or harbor more than five animals, either three dogs and two cats, or two dogs and three cats. City
ordinances require annual registration of cats and dogs. Registration tags for dogs and cats should be purchased at the
Animal Shelter, 205 Brenda Lane, for $3.00. To view animals in the shelter go to the City’s website at www.saginawtx.org.
Residents may contact the Animal Services Officer at (817) 230-0500, Ext. 2460.

Police Department

FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1.

The Police Department is located at 505 West McLeroy Boulevard. There are 39 officers providing 24-hour protection. In
addition to our police officers, the department also employs three crossing guards who provide traffic assistance at Bryson, High
Country, and Saginaw Elementary schools.

The Police Department provides house checks for residents when they are out of town. To request this service call (817)
232-0311 Ext. 2360. Security Alarm Permits are required and should be purchased at the Police Department. These
permits are $10.00. For more information about the Saginaw Police Department, check out their web site at
www.saginawpolice.org or call 817-232-0311.

Municipal Court

You may pay tickets Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, 333 W.
McLeroy Boulevard. Tickets may also be paid online. If you need further assistance call the Municipal Court at (817) 232-4640.

Fire Department

FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1.

Saginaw has a full-time Fire Chief and 27 full-time firefighters providing 24-hour protection. The Saginaw Fire Department is
equipped with the latest in firefighting equipment and is trained in tactics to fight all types of fires. Fire Station #1 is located at
400 South Saginaw Boulevard and Fire Station #2 is located at 801 Basswood Boulevard. The non-emergency telephone
number is (817) 232-4640.

The Saginaw Fire Department also provides an “Advanced Life Support (ALS) First Responder Program” for all medical
emergencies within the city. All full-time personnel are required to be paramedics, and are required to respond to medical
calls, on-board an ALS equipped Engine Company. The Fire Department has two of these. This apparatus is equipped with
heart monitors and defibrillators for heart attack victims, as well as all necessary supplies and medications for all types of
medical emergencies. Patients are stabilized and prepared for transport prior to the arrival of the ambulance. Saginaw utilizes
Medstar Ambulance Service for ambulance transport services to the hospital.

The Fire Department is also in charge of monitoring weather conditions 24-hours a day. In case of severe weather the
Fire Department will activate the city’s siren warning system. Please do not call when you hear these sirens, but take
cover immediately. These sirens are tested the first Wednesday of each month, between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Do not
be alarmed when you hear this test.

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