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GENERAL FUND

DEPARTMENT: FIRE / EMS
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: FIRE / EMS – FUND 01-085
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
5909 Hightower 24 hours
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone Number: 817-514-5874
MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:

The mission of the Watauga Fire Department is to safeguard the lives and property and to enhance the
quality of life of any person that resides in, works in, or visits the City of Watauga through a
commitment to service with Pride, Respect, Integrity Dedication, and Excellence.

• Provides fire suppression and emergency medical response, car seat checks, assistance with
the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors, home fire safety inspections, CPR training,
fire extinguisher training, and other community education and support of community sponsored
events

• Provides a variety of specialized response personnel through a corporative agreement with
other Northeast Tarrant County Cities (NEFDA)

FY2021-2022 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

• 2021 Texas Fire Marshal’s Gold level Award
• New Medical Director – Dr. Johnson
• Completely trained 4 Technical Rescue Technicians (6 disciplines) for NEFDA
• Received 2022 Heart Safe City certification

FY2022-2023 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

• Maintain ISO 1 status
• Tx Fire Chief’s Best Practices renewal
• Tx EMS Pediatric Readiness – Gold level – renewal
• 2021 Texas Fire Marshal’s Platinum level Award – 1 FD in Texas
st
• Texas EMS Mission Lifeline award

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

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