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Fire Department

Mission Statement

Protecting with Purpose and Serving with:

Professionalism
Respect
Integrity
Dedication
Excellence

Department Overview
• 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).

Highlights/Achievements for FY2025
• Maintained ISO 1
• Maintained Texas Fire Chief Best Practice Recognition
• Completed the on-site training facility improvements
• Renewed Texas DSHS EMS Provider License
• Renewed Texas DSHS EMS Continued Education Training Facility License

Goals/Objectives for FY2026

• Successfully undergo Review and Renew of ISO 1 Rating with Insurance Services Organization
• Successfully undergo Review and Renew of Texas Fire Chief Best Practice Designation
• Receive Mission Lifeline Silver or Better Award
• Improve safety and security of fire station and apparatus

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