Texas Fire Museum Visit Apparatus Community Fire Service Traditions February 4, 2023 Dallas, TX February 4, 2023 Today was a nice day to visit the Texas Fire Museum again. It's been several years since I visited. There are some new, old fire apparatus on display and being restored since my last trip. I enjoyed meeting and visiting with Bill Carroll who showed
New Engine for Colleyville Apparatus Ceremony Community Fire Service Traditions August 7, 2021August 7, 2021 Colleyville, TX August 7, 2021 10:00 - Colleyville Fire Department welcomed their new Spartan Engine 243 into service with a wet-down/push-in ceremony at Station 3. Firefighters, their families, city council members, and citizens participated. The engine was custom built on a short wheelbase to meet the department's needs.
2020 Photo Highlights Apartment Fire Apparatus Ceremony Commercial Fire Community Fire Service Incident Police Traditions Training Vehicle Fire December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 December 24, 2020 Merry Christmas Everyone! As the year winds down, I thought I'd share some of my favorite photos from the many incidents, events, and activities I've been fortunate enough to photograph of my friends in the fire serve. A quote that keeps coming to mind lately when reflecting
New Truck Training Apparatus Fire Service Training May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 Bedford, TX May 18, 2020 - Crews began training on their new 2019 Spartan 100' mid mount, aerial platform. It carries a full complement of ladders, 300 gallons of water, 30 of foam, supply line, and the typical hand and power tools. The platform features a parapet wall ladder for
Richland Hills Pushes In new Engine. Apparatus Community Fire Service Police November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 - Richland Hills Fire Rescue celebrated their first custom engine with a wet-down/push-in ceremony. Chief Russell Shelley began the ceremony with a brief description of the truck and the tradition of the push-n ceremony, followed by a few words from Mayor, Ed Lopez, and a blessing.
Southlake Welcomes New Ladder Apparatus Community Fire Service October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 October 19, 2019 09:00 - Southlake Fire Department welcomed their new Pierce Velocity Ascendant 107' rear mount aerial into service as Ladder 403. The truck equipped with a 500 gallon water tank, 25 gallon foam tank, and and 1500 GPM (I believe) pump replaces Engine 403 at station 3
Bedford Dedicates New Equipment Apparatus Ceremony Fire Service Traditions September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 September 18, 2019 (B shift) - Bedford Fire Department welcomed into service a new MICU for Medic 151 as well as a Rehab 15. Chief Sean Fay began the traditional wet-down/push-in ceremony with a few comments, followed by Deputy Chief(EMS) Mark Williams, and Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association (CFAAA) President
Lake Worth Pushes In New Engine 10 Apparatus Ceremony Community Fire Service Traditions April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 April 5, 2019 14:00, Lake Worth, Texas – The Lake Worth Fire Department welcomed their new Engine 10 into service with a traditional push-in ceremony. Chief Christenson spoke briefly, thanking the citizens and city officials for the new engine that will serve Lake Worth, Lakeside, and surrounding communities on
New Truck 28 for Haslet! Apparatus Ceremony Community Fire Service March 31, 2018March 25, 2019 March 31, 2018 - Haslet welcomed their new Pierce aerial into service with a Push-In/Wet Down Ceremony