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CARROLLTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
With the resources provided by the community, these are the
philosophical goals of the Carrollton Fire Department
WE WILL STRIVE
to decrease the incidence of uncontrolled fire in our community by
providing the best of prevention methods by Public Education,
Inspections, Code Enforcement and Fire Origin Investigation.
IN THE EVENT
of unfriendly fire, we will strive to render the fastest most
efficient response to protect life and property.
WE WILL STRIVE
to perform any lifesaving rescue with diligence and courage.
WE WILL STRIVE
to constantly provide the highest quality of emergency medical
services by rendering the most expedient, efficient care available.
WE WILL STRIVE
to provide the fastest, most efficient solutions to any emergency,
either real or perceived, and to quickly restore our community to
the quality of life it deserves.
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Qualifications and Benefits information
If you are interested in firefighting as a career, click here and fill out
a Civil Service
Interest Card
ADMINISTRATION
The Carrollton Fire Department administrative staff is committed to providing
exemplary service to the citizens of Carrollton and to the individuals who provide
fire protection services to the community. Each member of the administrative
staff can be reached at (972) 466-3070 for questions or comments.
Chief Bruce Varner is responsible for the overall operations of the entire
Fire department. He coordinates the activities of the department with the many
other entities within the City of Carrollton to ensure smooth relations between
the Fire department and those organizations.
Assistant Chief Don Wignall is responsible for coordinating the functions
of the Operations section of the fire department with the Training and Supply
departments to ensure the highest quality of service to our citizens.
Assistant Chief Gary Nesbitt is responsible for coordinating fire investigations,
building inspections and the fire safety education programs.
Division Chief Terry Bloss is responsible for the activities concerned
with all personnel matters and the administration of Civil Service Rules.
Division Chief David Lee is responsible for Emergency medical Services
and the management of equipment related to the EMS Division.
Division Chief John Barnard is responsible for management if the Training
Division. These activities include keeping records and certifications of all
Fire Department personnel.
Division Chief Leroy Childers coordinates the activities of the northern
half of the city. This includes fire station and vehicle management.
Division Chief David Rowe coordinates the activities of the southern
half of the city. This includes fire station and vehicle management.
OPERATIONS
The Carrollton Fire Department currently mans seven. Each fire
station station is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by three
rotating 24-hour "shifts". Each "shift" is commanded by a Battalion
Chief who oversees the routine daily functions of his respective shift,
as well as any emergency operations that may take place. Battalion
Chief David Lee coordinates the functions of A-Shift, Battalion Chief
John Barnard works on B-Shift, and Battalion Chief Leroy Childers
commands C-Shift.
Citizens of Carrollton are encouraged to take part in the
"Citizen Ride-Out" program, which allows them to view the operations
of the department firsthand. Citizens are allowed to ride out on a
piece of apparatus to observe actual emergency operations once each
six months. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, call the
on-duty Battalion Chief at (972) 446-3602.
1.Fire Station #1
1623 East Beltline Road
2.Fire Station #2
2301 Josey Lane
3.Fire Station #3
2335 Marsh Lane
4.Fire Station #4
2155 East Rosemeade
5.Fire Station #5
1805 Hutton
6.Fire Station #6
1115 West Rosemeade
7.Fire Station #7
4750 North Josey Lane
FIRE PREVENTION
Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Gary Nesbitt heads the Prevention
Division of the Carrollton Fire Department. He is responsible for
coordinating the efforts of Fire Investigator Mark Howell, Inspectors
Scott Parker and Bob Glasgow, and Data Base Technician Linda Cobb to
provide the City of Carrollton with the finest of fire prevention
programs.
Current Fire Prevention programs include:
Commercial/Business inspections that include plan reviews for new
construction to ensure compliance with the latest versions of the
Uniform Building Code and continuing fire safety inspections
throughout the life of buildings. Investigation of Fire Scenes to
determine cause and origin of fires for educational purposes as well
as Arson determination. The Youth Firesetters Program provides an
alternate approach to help youths that play with fire or maliciously
set fires. This program attempts to provide training for these youths
that may keep them from being sent directly into the juvenile justice
system. Entertaining Educational shows presented by "Ms. Polly the
Fire Clown & Friends". These shows are presented annually at local
schools to provide students with the important message of fire
prevention. Station Tours are also provided for individuals and groups
who are interested in learning the ins and outs of fire prevention.
Information on any of these programs may be obtained by calling the
Fire Prevention Division at (972) 466-3210.
STATISTICS
The city of Carrollton covers approximately 38 square miles, and holds
a population of roughly 105,800 people. Three railroads run through
the city - the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe, the Southern Pacific, and
the Union Pacific - giving Carrollton the second largest volume of
rail-traffic in Texas.
In 1999, the Carrollton Fire Department responded to 8,202 emergency
runs, with 4,880 of them being Emergency Medical Service calls.
EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM
TORNADO/CIVIL DEFENSE WARNING SIRENS
Seventeen large rotating warning sirens located throughout the city are sounded when there
is an immediate danger from:
Tornado Warning
National Security Threat
Environmental Hazard/Threat
There are two types of 3-minute signals generated by these sirens:
Steady Tone - TORNADO ALERT SIGNAL
indicates trained observers or radar has sighted a tornado.
Rise/Fall Siren - WARNING/ALERT SIGNAL
indicates public danger from a national
security threat or environmental hazard/threat.
The sirens rotate 360 degrees and the warning tone will fade and then
become louder as it rotates. This will occur several times while the
sirens are sounding.
When the emergency sirens sound:
GO or STAY INSIDE - Take shelter in interior
portions and on lower floors of buildings.
Stay away from windows and rooms
with long roof spans.
TAKE NECESSARY COVER - If outside,
seek inside shelter. If shelter is not available,
lie flat in a ditch, ravine or depression.
LISTEN to your local radio or TV
station for information. Cable subscribers
will get warnings on every channel.
STAY OFF THE TELEPHONE - DO NOT dial 911
or call the Fire Department or Police
Department unless you have an actual
fire/medical emergency, or need
police assistance.
DO NOT attempt to pick up children
at schools or other locations where
they would be safe.
There is no "all clear" signal!
Sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m.
(Weather Permitting).
LINKS
Carrollton Emergency Medical Services are Accreditation by CAAS.
Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services.
www.caas.org
CONTACT US!
The Carrollton Fire Department staff can be contacted in many ways.
Address:
Carrollton Fire Department
1945 East Jackson Road
Carrollton, TX 75006
or
P.O. Box 110535
Carrollton, TX 75011-0535
Phone Numbers:
Fire Administration: (972) 466-3070
Fire Prevention: (972) 466-3213
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