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
Bedford Fire Department Now Hiring Ceremony Community Fire Service Traditions Training October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Visit https://www.bedfordfire.net/ or call 817-952-2500 for information.
Bedford welcomes new apparatus into service. Ceremony Community Fire Service Traditions June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020 10:00, Bedford, TX - Bedford Fire Department held a scaled back (due to Covid-19 pandemic), wet-down/push-in ceremony for their new Engine 152 and Truck 151. Both are made by Spartan ERV. Chief Sean Fay spoke about the tradition of the ceremony and importance of the new
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
Hurst is First for Fall Open House Season Community Fire Service September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 September 28, 2019 - Hurst Fire Department held their annual open house, making them one of the first for the fall season of fire department open houses. It was good to visit with my fire and other friends there. Some HEB ISD fire academy students were there to lend a
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
TCFAAA Annual Chiefs Forum Community Fire Service March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 TCFAAA Chiefs Forum 2019 - Roanoke, Texas The Texas Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association held their 15th Annual Chiefs Forum March 30, 2019. Roanoke’s CFA hosted the event at their city’s beautiful, new city hall. They provided breakfast and goodies to participants and attendees. After a welcoming and prayer by Mayor