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City of Saginaw Texas A City on the Right Track!

Police Department - FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1

The Police Department is located at 505 W McLeroy Boulevard. There are 37 patrol officers
providing 24-hour protection.

The Police Department provides house checks for residents when they are out of town. To request
this service call (817) 232-0311 Ext. 2360. Bicycles may also be registered at the Police Department
for $1.50. Security Alarm Permits are required and should be purchased at the Police Department.
These permits are $15.00 for Residential Properties and $50.00 for Commercial Properties. 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. 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 S 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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