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
Eddy Wood Firemanship Training Benefit Fire Service Traditions Training February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 February 8, 2020 – Fort Worth, Texas: The Frontier and HOT F.O.O.L.S. (Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society), held two days of the Eddy Wood Firemanship Training Benefit. Chief Wood is a well-known and respected leader in the Texas fire service community who is battling cancer. Friday’s (2/7/2020) lectures as well
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
Denton Opens New Training Center Ceremony Community Fire Service Training February 23, 2019March 25, 2019 February 23, 2019 13:00 - Denton, TX - Denton Fire Department held a grand opening for their new training facility at 4201 Vintage, Blvd, which is also home to Station 7. - Their Pipes and Drums played, and the Battalion Chief Michael Bardwell shared some opening remarks, followed by Mayor
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