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Texas Fire Museum - TFM Members/Friends: Texas Fire Museum is holding their 17th Annual Muster on Saturday, May 3, 2008. The show will take place at Fish Trap Park in West Dallas which is just west of the Hampton and Singleton intersection and runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We plan to grill dogs again at this year's event due to the overwhelming positive response we received on last year's lunch. Chips and drinks will be provided as well. The donation can will be set up to pay for the rations. Here are some photos from the event. Thanks to the Texas Fire Museum for their hospitality and sharing their apparatus.

Lewisville - Has just recently placed new vehicles in service for all of the Chief Officers including the Batt. Chief. There's a new Dive Rescue Truck in service as well. It is also rumored that station 7 construction should be starting soon. Thanks to a visitor

The Colony - Has a new quint in service (Q473) running out of station 3 which now gives them two aerials. Thanks to a visitor

Dallas - Crimson has completed theplatform truck for Dallas. It will be Truck 37. Thanks to Justin and Michael.

Keene - Is working on getting a 3000 gallon tanker with the help of the Texas Forest Service. See Fort Worth Star-Telegram article.

Red Oak- Just took delivery of their first Crimson custom pumper from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists Inc. This pumper features Crimson's Star Series body w/ Smart Storage, side mount pump panel, 1000 gallon water tank, 1500GPM Waterous pump with a Foam Pro 1600 class "A" foam system with 20 gallon foam tank, SuperVac Knight Light II, Harrison10kw generator, TFT Hurricane deck gun and, Whelen LED warning lights all on a Spartan Advantage chassis. Thanks to Brian

4/21/2008 Frisco - E601 made an apperance at FDIC Indianapolis recently, and fellow Texan, William Weeks, was able to get this photo for us. According to the windshield info."Velocity Rear Mount Pumper, 84" cab, 10" raised roof, 545 gal tank, Waterous 1500GPM pump". Thanks to William

4/17/2008 American LaFrance - Here's an update from ALF.

4/14/2008 Plano - has a new Smeal (I believe this is the one described on the 7/20/2006 entry)running as Truck 1 from Webb Fire Apparatus. Thanks to Will

4/14/2008 Palmer - has a new Ford F Series running as a rescue.

3/31/2008 Keller - A proposed Station 4 will be built at Keller-Smithfield and Bear Creek Parkway. See Star-Telegram article for more details. "Fire Station No. 4 will sit on about three acres at 501 Keller-Smithfield Road South. With its three bays, it will be larger than existing stations in the city, King said. The city's other two stations only have two bays, but could be expanded in the future, he said. The station will house six firefighters, two battalion chiefs and a captain. " It's hoped that it will be built by next spring.

3/31/2008 Mesquite - Has a new Command truck on a Ford F-450 chassis(photo). Here are some features 1.Has light towers on that retract into the body when not in use 2.Carries extra SCBA tanks for use as a cascade at structure fires 3.The unit has auxiliary power hook-ups 4.Extra computer hook-ups can be found in the cab for a variety of tasks 5. Mesquite Command 1 Runs on most structure fires as well as roll-over accidents were a ladder unit is required for victim removal. Thanks to Thomas

3/25/2008 Hutchins - Has a new brush truck running as Booster 2. It's a 2008 Ford F-350 with 300 gal water and 10 gal foam tanks. Thanks to Ryan

3/24/2008 Lancaster - Here's a photo of the newest medic. Thanks to Jordan

3/23/2008 D/FW Airport - The Bronto "44" and quint 35 are listed for sale here and here.

3/23/2008 Frisco - Martin Appartus has a photo of a new Velocity 75' Quint. Plans are for this to be replicated in diecast. Check out the scoop here.

3/21/2008 Plano - Just started construction on Fire Station #12 which is located at Coit Rd and Parker Rd in Plano. Thanks to Matt

3/20/2008 Richardson - Just took delivery of their second SuperVac Special Operations Apparatus from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. This vehicle features an aluminum body, Onscene LED compartment lighting, Holmatro EPU60 rescue tool system, 300 gallon water tank, 250GPM Hale pump, SuperVac Command Light , Climatronics weather system, Onan 25kw generator, Whelen LED warning lights all on a Spartan Gladiator LFD 24" raised roof chassis. Photo and info Thanks to Brian

3/14/2008 Trophy Club - Is planning a new $4M fire station. See Fort Worth Star-Telegram article for details.

3/12/2008 CareFlite - "AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that CareFlite Dallas/Fort Worth has ordered another AW109 Power light twin turbine helicopter. This purchase adds to the five AW109 Powers ordered in 2001 and further expands CareFlite's fleet dedicated to emergency medical service purposes. Speaking on behalf of CareFlite, President and CEO James Swartz stated "This latest contract further confirms the reliance CareFlite, as a leading US air medical operator servicing a major metropolitan area, places upon the exceptional performance, operational economies, support and EMS capabilities of the AW109 Power. AgustaWestland's AW109 meets and exceeds our load and range requirements while adding superior single engine performance. Its unequalled maximum and cruise speed facilitates an expeditious response to CareFlite's medical emergencies when seconds are critical." Thanks to Terry

3/2/2008 Burleson - has a new Crimson engine being built.

3/2/2008 Red Oak - has a new Crimson engine being built.

3/2/2008 Tyler - has a new Crimson engine being built.

3/2/2008 Glenn Heights has a new brush truck. Thanks to Justin and his friend who sent this photo.

3/1/2008 Fort Worth - Kyle from Minnesota says we have Engine 2 and Engine 31 headed our way. Looks like these are more of the Spartan/General engines. Don says, "I have looked and found that Engine 2 is now at the Bolt Street Shop and Engines 13, 16, 32, 36, and 38(reserve) are the companys that still have the Freightliners as their Apparatus". So there's 5 more to go" Thanks for the long distance report Kyle and to Don for the Freightliner inventory.

2/26/2008 American LaFrance - Here's a little update on ALF's restructuring.

2/23/2008 Roanoke - Just took delivery of their first Crimson custom pumper from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. This pumper features Crimsons Star Series body w/ Smart Storage, side mount pump panel, 750 gallon water tank, 1500GPM Waterous pump with Eclipse CAFS system and Foam Pro 2002 foam system with 30 gallon foam tank, SuperVac Knight Light II, Onan 10kw generator, TFT Hurricane remote control deck gun and, Whelen LED warning lights all on a Spartan Evolution chassis. Click for photo. Thanks to Brian

2/22/2008 Various - Here are lots of photos from Fort Worth Station 2, D/FW Airport Training, Stewart & Stevenson(S&S), and the Texas Fire Museum. I'll try to get some more info, but as I recall from one of the tour guides, DFW is going to be adding 2 more "city stations", 7 appartus. I think he said 3 trucks, 2 quints and two engines, but it may have been 3 engines, 2 trucks, and 2 quints. Also, they'll be adding about 40 personel. The Bronto will go bye-bye. Thanks to Texas Fire Museum

2/21/2008 Dallas - I had a chance to tour the Dallas Fire Rescue Training, Manitenance, and Supply facility today. There are lots of new apparatus waiting to hit the streets. Quite a few new boosters (thanks to Chris for the link), Bat trucks, Engine 42, an new Texas Task Force 2 USAR Semi (I think it's new), and probably others I'm forgetting. There was too much to keep up with. Here are my photos. Also, there are 2 new platforms on order(that's something new for Dallas), and a couple of new stations in the works. Thanks to Michael and Michael

2/8/2008 Arlington - Has two new Crimson's running as Engine 1 and Engine 2. These are the last 2 from the 2007 order. Thanks to Brian and Patrick

2/8/2008 Dallas - Here's a photo of a new Engine 40. Thanks to Michael

1/28/2008 - American LaFrance - Files bankruptcy under Chapter 11. See article for details and the American LaFrance site has several press releases and FAQs.

1/27/2008 Hurst - Will officially break ground on their new 2 story fire station to replace the current station 2. See this Fort Worth Star-Telegrarm article for details.

1/26/2008 Hurst - Here's a photo from Metro Fire Apparatus of Hurst's new Quint 203. They just took delivery of the a 75' Spartan/Crimson aerial from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. The aerial features Crimsons Star Series body, side mount pump panel, 500 gallon water tank, 1750GPM Hale pump with Foam Pro 1600 foam system and, Onan 10kw generator, LED warning lights all on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. This is the first fire apparatus delivered to Hurst with the new red over white paint scheme. Here are my walk-around photos. Thanks to Brian and Robert

1/20/2008 Lancaster - Has a new Chevy MICU out of station 1. Thanks to Justin

1/19/2008 Dallas - Has some new MICUs from Wheeled Coach. Here's a photo of 51 from Michael. Thanks to Thomas

1/17/2008 Arlington - Station 3 has already been demolished to be replaced by a larger building. A new station 4 is being built behind the existing building, after which it will be demolished. Thanks to Bill

1/17/2008 American La France - Here's an article about American La France having some layoff, inventory, and other issues. Hopefully, they'll come through the difficulties stronger. Thanks to Bob

1/16/2008 Arlington - Just took delivery of the first of three Spartan/Crimson pumpers from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. The pumpers feature Crimsons Star Series body, side mount pump panel, 750 gallon water tank, 1250GPM Waterous pump with Foam Pro 1600 foam system, SuperVac Knight Light II, Honda 5000 generator and, LED warning lights all on a Spartan Gladiator chassis. An add on order for one more engine has been received bringing the total engine order to four. Here's a photo of Engine 14. Thanks to Brian

1/09/2008 Southlake - Broke ground on their new East DPS station according to this Star-Telegram article. Also a new Truck 402 was received, and a new medic is expected. The truck is a 100 foot Sutphen. I took some photos today.Thanks to Drew

1/9/2008 Arlington - AMR Ambulance will be testing a new ambulance described in this Fort Worth Star-Telegram article. Thanks to Bob we have a photo to see the checkered paint job. Bob also sent this link with more information. After a little googling I found this, but I'm not sure it's the same paint scheme they're using here. It would certainly be hard to miss. You might find this thread interesting at www.ModelFireTrucks.net. It has photo of some fender/wheel well area chevrons that are very eye catching.

1/05/2008 Ennis - has a new Sutphen Engine. Thanks to Chad and Josh

1/1/2008 Colleyville - Two new stations should open soon. One replaces the current station 1, the other is an additional station. Fort Worth Star-Telegram article and this one tells about some city open houses.

12/17/2007 Fort Worth - Has a new Quint 26 (with blue ladder lights), photographed here with 2 other apparatus for an awesome photo. Photo, Thanks to Chris

12/17/207 Fort Worth - SVI built a new Rescue 14 on a Spartan chassis. Here's a link to the new delivery page at SVI. Thanks to Michael

12/10/1007 Various Updates from Martin Apparatus - Thanks to Russell for the info and photos.

Denton (3) Dash pumpers – for a total of 5 this year! 11/2007 delivery - photo

Garland - Arrow XT pumper and Arrow XT 75’ truck - 12/2007 delivery

Dublin - Pierce KW crew cab top control pumper -link to photo

Trophy Club - Pierce Arrow XT CAFS pumper - photo

Greenville - Pierce Enforcer CAFS pumper - photo

Frisco - Pierce Velocity 75’ quint and a rear mt. pumper – Feb.08 delivery

12/10/2007 FW NAS - Has a new Pierce Enforcer Quint. They also recently received Engine 2. Thanks to Garrett

11/24/2007 McKinney - Has a new E-One Quint as Truck 3. Photo thanks to Eric

11/23/2007 - Here are some photos from the Fort Worth Parade of Lights 2007. Fort Worth FD, Haltcom City FD, and several other fire buffs paticipated, including a couple from the Texas Fire Museum.

11/23/2007 Telico - Placed an order for a Spartan/Crimson E-Lite pumper from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. It will feature a Crimson E-Lite body, top mount pump panel, 1000 gallon water tank, 1500 GPM Waterous pump, Foam Pro system, LED warning lights and, a Fire Com system all on a Spartan Big Easy chassis. Delivery will be in May of 2008. Thanks to Brian

11/23/2007 Nevada - Placed an order for a Spartan/Crimson E-Lite pumper from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. It will feature a Crimson E-Lite body, side mount pump panel, 1000 gallon water tank, 1500 GPM Waterous pump and, LED warning lights all on a Spartan Big Easy chassis. Delivery will be in the summer of 2008. Thanks to Brian

11/21/2007 Fort Worth - Quint 38 was delivered this week. Ladder lighting is the new American LaFrance Clear Path LED lighted walkway. Available colors are red, blue, amber and clear. Photos and info thanks to Chris

11/21/2007 Azle, Benbrook, and Lake Worth - Recently received new brush trucks B-10, B-53, B-252. Photos courtesy John Douglas

11/19/2007 Hurst - The new 75 foot quint appears to be complete at Crimson.

11/15/2007 Roanoke has an Engine in the works at Crimson.

11/15/2007 Alvarado - Has a new brush truck that has been in service for about 5 months. The brush truck is an 07 Ford F550 from BrushFighter. They also have a new chief vehicle that has been in service for a couple of months now. It is an 07 Hummer H3. Photos and info thanks to Jordan

11/2/2007 Cedar Hill - Is getting a really little Quint. Check it out!

11/2/2007 McKinney - Here's a photo of Collin County Regional Airport's new ARFF running as Rescue 4. Photo thanks to Jeremy

10/13/2007 Arlington - Completed the final inspection on their new light and air truck from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. The truck was built by SuperVac and features a Bauer air compressor with ASME bottles and three-position fill station, lima 40kw generator, storage for forty-eight bottles, Garmin GPS system and, Whelen LED lighting all on an International 4400 chassis. The truck is expected to be in service by the end of the month. Thanks to Brian for the photo and info.

10/9/2007 Hurst - Growing up in Hurst, I have to say, I'll really miss the yellow apparatus, but if their new Crimson Quint looks as good in red as their MICUs, it'll be easy to adjust. Check out the Quint's process on the Crimson site. Thanks to Garrett

10/9/2007 Arlington - Has 3 Crimson Engines in the works. Thanks to Garrett

10/9/2007 Dallas - Has 5 Crimson Engines being built. Thanks to Garrett

10/7/2007 Fort Worth - Two new American La France Quints for Station 38 and 26 should arrive in next couple of months. I think these are the drawings for them. Thanks to Chris

10/7/2007 Flower Mound - has received approval to purchase an aerial sometime during the 2008 Capital Purchase Program. Type to be specified and order to be placed sometime after January 2008 . Thanks to Mica and Scott

10/6/2007 North Richland Hills - Showed off their new American La France 100' mid-mount platform at their open house today. They just received it informally last night. Check out the photos here. It looks great. Also of interest, their station 3 is being remodeled, and should be finished soon. A new engine is also in the works. Here are the drawings.

10/6/2007 Colleyville - Star-Telegram article on new stations 1 and 2.

9/27/2007 Bedford - A 4 million dollar bond package will pay for "fire station improvements, $340,000 Fire Station No. 3, 541 Bedford Road, will get new apparatus bays. The station, built in 1998 south of Airport Freeway, has been using the base of a water tower to store vehicles and equipment." from the Star-Telegram

9/24/2007 Irving - Received their new Pierce 100' rear mount platform that will run as Truck 9. I believe this is their first platform truck, or at least the first in some time, and the only one in their fleet. Click here for photo.

9/24/2007 Wylie - Has a new Quint (click for photo). It is a Spartan Chassis with an American Lafrance 75' Telesquirt, General/Rosenbauer body, Waterous 1750 GPM pump with Eclipse CAFS system. Station 3 will be breaking ground soon. They are running a temporary station 3 at this time. Thanks to James

9/15/2007 Grand Prairie to Arlington - Show off your new apparatus or any apparatus at the 6th Annual Heroes Parade. See photos from the parade here.

9/15/2007 Irving - Placed an order for two Spartan/Crimson CAFS engines from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists Inc. Both will feature Crimsons Star Series body with Smart Storage, top mount pump panel, a Waterous Eclipse CAFS system all on a Spartan Diamond chassis. This will be the first two Spartan/Crimson engines purchased by Irving. Delivery should be in the summer of 2008. Thanks to Brian

9/15/2007 Bridgeport - Placed an order for a Spartan/Crimson CAFS tanker from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. It will feature a Crimson SE body, top mount pump panel, 2500 gallon water tank, three Newton electric dump valves and, a Waterous Eclipse CAFS system all on a Spartan MetroStar Chassis. Delivery should be in the summer of 2008. Thanks to Brian

9/3/2007 Greenville - Has a new Pierce Enforcer running as Engine 2. Thanks to Eric

9/3/2007 Waxahachie - Has a new Pierce Arrow XT running as Engine 1. Thanks to Eric

9/1/2007 Grand Prairie - Has a new Truck 9. It is a 2007 Sutphen 100’ tower with a 2000 gpm pump and a 250 gal water tank. It replaces a 1988 Sutphen tower that will be kept as a spare. Thanks to Eric for the info and this Photo

8/26/2007 Grapevine - Recently took delivery of their new Rosenbauer-Central Division 75’ quint aerial device the week of june 25th. The ladder is the RK three section 75’ hot dipped galvanized ladder; smart aerial controls; wireless remote controls; aluminum body with a 400 gallon poly tank; dual foam tanks with the Foampro system; roll out hose bed in the torque tube area; Hale 2000 gpm pump with master intake valves; hydraulic generator with a light tower; Spartan Gladiator cab/chassis; Detroit Diesel engine and Allison automatic transmission. Quint 564 is now is service. Here are a few photos I took today. Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Thanks to Jeremy for moving the truck around for me. Grapevine also has on order a custom Rosenbauer pumper with the CAFS foam system. Thanks to Ed

8/25/2007 Lake Worth - has a new Ford brush truck. Thanks to Garrett

8/20/2007 D/FW Airport - Has a new Oshkosh Striker with a 65ft. Snozzel model 652 with Piercing Nozzel from Crash Rescue. Check out the gold leaf and fire ant logos, Awsome! Snozzel Up photo. Thanks to Steve and Jeff for helping me with the photos (more here). Another Snozzel will run as 21 or 22, the previous 12 is now a reserve. A new Air Stair unit is expected the last week of August. It will reach as high as the new Airbus A380's lower deck to allow passageners to deplane when an aircraft isn't able to make it to the jetway. The unit is based on a Ford 550 4x4 featuring a backup camera, lighted steps, 60" wide stairway, and airhose real for supplying air tools Here is a Power Point presentation with photos from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Thanks to Jeff

8/20/2007 Fort Worth - Engine 27 is now in service and looking good. Thanks to the engineer who pulled the engine out for me. More photos here.

8/19/2007 Bedford - "The City Council voted last week to pay $296,000 for two 2008 Ford F450 modular ambulances". From Star-Telegram article.

8/18/2007 McKinney - Fire Station 3 will be dedicated 4269 Eldorado Pkwy., at 10 a.m. See article.

7/31/2007 Fort Worth - Council agenda items for construction of Station 11 near Highway 114 and Harriett Creek Drive on the Northwest Independent School District campus and Station 41 at Willow Springs Road, north of West Bonds Ranch Road near Highway 287.

7/31/2007 Mansfield - Took delivery of their new Crimson engine from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist Inc. This is the second engine from Crimson ordered by Mansfield. The truck features Smart Storage, a 1500gpm Waterous pump, 500 gallon water tank, a Foam Pro 1600 foam system, SuperVac Knight Light II all on a Spartan Gladiator chassis Click for photo. Thanks to Brian

7/24/2007 Fort Worth - A new Hazmat/Rescue truck from SVI is on the city council agenda. Sounds like it will replace Rescue 14.

7/18/2007 Kaufman - Has a new Ladder 1 and Tanker. Photos Thanks to Michael

7/17/2007 Ennis - The new Ennis Regional opens on July 23 and has a Medevac Helicopter(Airevac/Skymed/PHI) stationed at it right now and is in service. Thanks to Justin

7/17/2007 Fort Worth - There's been a report of a new tanker at the Bolt Street shop. This is probably the tanker(for Station 41) mentioned on the 5/28/2006 Council Item. It's a US tanker sold by Metro Fire Apparatus.Thanks to Garrett and Brian

7/15/2007 Irving - Has orderd a new Truck from Pierce Mfg./Martin Apparatus, a 100ft. platform. This is a demo unit and should be in service in the near future. Currently the new truck is planned to go Station 9. Also... (D) Award -- Approving Award To Philpott Motors For The Purchase Of A Decon Tow Vehicle Cab And Chassis Through The State Of Texas Local Government Statewide Purchasing Cooperative Agreement (BuyBoard) In The Net Amount Of $109,334.38 To Be Used By The Fire Department The Award be approved. (E) Award -- Approving Award To Martin Apparatus, Inc. For The Purchase Of Two Fire Pumpers Through The Interlocal Agreement For Cooperative Purchasing With Houston-Galveston Area Council Of Governments In The Net Amount Of $838,748.00 To Be Used By The Fire Department The Award be approved. Thanks to Will

7/15/2007 Dallas - On Sunday Rescue 52 becomes a full time ambulance and Peak Demand Rescue 40 stands up. Yes I know station 40 is not open but they need the box, so it will run off the approach at station 49 in front of RED 49 and they will store it at 46's during non peak hours until station 40 opens. On July 20 Peak Demand Rescue 29 becomes Peak Demand Rescue 39 and Peak Demand Rescue 72 (now at station 26) moves to 25's, but remains Peak Demand Rescue 72. Swift Water 15 has moved to 34's. Next station to open is 40 at Kirnwood at Hampton, opens in the fall, then 50 opens then 58 opens. Thanks to Wally and Thomas adds... that the move of swift water 15 is only the beginning. As soon as FEMA funding comes through they could get a 18 wheeler for disaster relief and 1 or 2 ski-doos as well as some sort of shallow boat for floods etc., but not sure beyond that. It is most likely going to be part of Task Force 2.

7/10/2007 Carrollton - In reference to 1/9/2006 entry: I believe the engine being built in the photo has been completed and placed in service as Engine 112. There is also a new Truck 112 made by Pierce but I do not know the model. It is a 100 foot rear mount arial and to my knowledge Carrollton's first ever arial platform truck. Engine 116 & I think 117 have been recently replaced, but Im not sure how long ago that was. Thanks to Andrew

7/10/2007 Cedar Hill/Grand Prairie - A new station 4 is described here as serving both cities. Mike asked me if I knew what apparatus might be stationed there. If anyone has heard, please let me know. Thanks to Mike

7/10/2007 - Metro Fire Apparatus is opening its new offices at 1121 Sturgeon Ct. in Arlington this week. This facility will be home for the new North Texas offices for Metro along with a make-ready and maintenance facility. We will also warehouse our full line of firefighting equipment including Task Force Tips nozzles and equipment, Holmatro rescue tools, Haix firefighting boots and Bullard thermal imaging cameras just to mention a few. Thanks to Brian

7/10/2007 - Fort Worth - Police to get new armored tacticle vehicle. See city council agenda item.

7/10/2007 Fort Worth - Several city council items were on the schedule to purchase land for a new Station 5. Currently they're at 1000 Evans. It looks like they'll be moving to the 850 blk of Magnolia/Irma.

6/26/2007 North Richland Hills, Fort Worth, Farmers Branch, and Pilot Point - All have new orders that you can check out on the American La France website and recent deliveries are shown here. Thanks to Chris

6/26/2007 Plano -Recently ordered two (2) Rosenbauer-General Safety custom pumpers; rear mount pumps with Waterous 200-SP CAFS system. They will be built on the Spartan Gladiator cab/chassis. also, purchased was a Rosenbauer-General Safety 60’ RK rear mount aerial 2-section aerial device. Thanks to Ed

6/26/2007 Athens - Has awarded the bid to Emergency Vehicles of Texas for a Rosenbauer-Central Division custom pumper that will be built on a Spartan Advantage 10” raised roof cab/chassis. . Thanks to Ed

6/26/2007 Fort Worth - Has recently awarded a purchase order to Emergency Vehicles of Texas for a Rosenbauer ARFF truck that will serve at the Alliance Airport. the vehicle will have a 3000 gallon water tank; 385 gallon foam tank; 1250 gpm roof mounted turret. Tthis will be the second Rrosenbauer ARFF truck purchased by the city of Wort Worth. Thanks to Ed

6/26/2007 - Trophy Club - has a new Pierce Arrow XT Pumper. Thanks to Eric

6/25/2007 - Grand Prairie - SVI is delivering a new Air and Light truck soon Click here for a photo or here for SVI's photos. Grand Prairie’s new Sutphen aerial tower for Truck 9 should be delivered next month and Engine 7’s new Pierce Dash pumper entered service in May. Arlington's is about 1.5 months behind GP's. They also have three engines coming from Crimson. They just starting building a heavy rescue for Richardson, have an engine coming for Roanoke,and a ladder for Hurst. Thanks to Brian and Eric

6/21/2007 Milford - Has a new E-One engine. See article here. Thanks to Justin

6/11/2007 - Duncanville - Thanks to a couple of regular visitors who let me know Duncanville's new Quint 272 and Medic 272 are in service, I spent part of my day off with a road trip to South Dallas county. Here are a few photos Q272 1 Q272 2 Q272 3 Q272 4 M272

6/11/2007 Desoto/EDUCT - Here's partial photo of the new EDUCT Com 260.

6/9/2007 - Southlake - According to a Star-Telegram article, in November, "The city's police officers and firefighters will work out of Carroll Intermediate School for about two years while their headquarters north of Southlake Town Square is demolished and rebuilt." The new station is expected to be opened in September 2009. A new structure will be built at the school site to house fire apparatus.

6/3/2007 - White Settlement - Has purchased a 2007 Pierce Contender running as Engine 2. Thanks to Peter

6/3/2007 - Trophy Club - Has a Pierce Arrow XT in the works or goto Martin's site and look click on Your Truck On The Line - Thanks to Peter

5/23/2007 - Corsicana - Here is a photo of Corsicana's new 2006 Crimson Waterous 1500GPM engine. It features a 750 gallon tank, a Foam Pro Class A system on a Spartan Advantage chassis. Thanks to Brian

5/20/2007 - Duncanville - A new trucked called Communications 260 will be stationed at station 263 and support communications in the area. Thanks to Justin

5/15/2007 - Southlake - A Star-Telegram article describes a new 3 story DPS building to be located at Town Square. Construction should start in December.

5/13/2007 - Highland Park - Has a new Pierce Dash 75' HAL. Thanks to Michael

5/11/2007 - Dallas - Location: Fire Station #38, 2839 Wilhurt Ave. @ Bonnie View Rd. Details: Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR), is pleased to announce the opening of replacement Fire Station 38 this month. This new environmentally friendly Fire Station was designed by GSR Andrade Architects and replaces the current DFR facility at 2816 E. Illinois Ave. The station constructed by 3i/JE Dunn Construction Co. will be their first in the city to seek a Silver Leed Certification, commonly referred to as a "Green Building." The ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 11th will officially open the facility. Local artist Etty Horowitz, contracted to provide city mandated art work, will present to us three stainless steel sculptures titled, "Roots of Light." The sculpture honors the duties and community commitments performed by firefighters. City leaders and dignitaries, will join with Dallas Fire Chief Eddie Burns and members of Dallas Fire-Rescue for the opening ceremony and station tour. The event will be open to the public. Thanks to Terry

5/9/2007 - Duncanville - An NBC/Channel 5 news story mentioned that Duncanville FD is asking residents to make sure they trim any low hanging branches from trees that might damage their new fire truck. There was a very short video clip of a Pierce Quantum aerial pulling out of a station. I'm not sure of the details of the newness of the truck.

5/9/2007 - Arlington - A Fort Worth Star-Telegram article about possibly adding more firefighters, staff, and stations, etc.

5/7/2007 - Denton - Martin Apparatus, Inc. is having an Open House. Well it's come and gone, but here are some photos.Thanks to Will and Russell.

5/3/2007 - Arlington - Portable hospital described in Fort Worth Star-Telegram article.

5/5/2007 Dallas - The Texas Fire Museum's Annual Muster - Fish Trap Park - Antique apparatus will be on display and flowing water from the lake. They will start around 10:00 am and start tearing down between 2 & 3.

4/27/2007 Fort Worth - There are several city council agenda items scheduled this week.

• Class of 28 trainees The fire trainee class will begin April 16 and graduate in early October.
• 3 new fire engines - Authorize the Purchase of Three New Fire Apparatus Through a Houston Galveston Area Council Contract with Emergency Vehicles of Texas for the Fire Department and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
• Authorize the Acquisition of 2 Acres of Vacant Land from FlightSafety Texas, Inc., Located in East Fort Worth for the Construction of Fire Station Number 27 (DOE No. 5436) The land is located at the intersection of Trinity Blvd and Precinct Line Road.

4/24/2007 - Hutchins - Has a new station 2 in the works. Here's a computer rendering of the Hutchins Fire Rescue's Station 2....Unknown completion date. Thanks to Ryan

4/24/2007 - Dallas - Texas Task Force 2 (TX-TF2)USAR is now operational. Thanks to C.J.

4/24/2007 - Dallas - Someone has posted some cool google map info for Dallas Fire Rescue stations here. It's very cool, especially if you use Google Earth. This makes me want to update/move my existing maps over to Google. Here's my start at Tarrant County Fire Stations. If you have your department's station addresses in a handy emailable format that would really be helpful to me in getting Tarrant County stations mapped out (please take a look what I've already done before going to too much trouble. I may have already your stations listed).

4/24/2007 - McKinney - Here's a photo of the new central fire station. Thanks to Jeremy

4/12/2007 - Dallas - The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Whistle Stop-Tour is coming to Dallas, TX Thursday April 12, 2007. This is a nationwide tour to promote firefighter safety with 20 scheduled stops across the United States during the month of April. This event will take place from 10:00am till 1:00pm at the Lowes Home Improvement Center 1710 Chalk Hill Road East Dallas, TX 75211. There will be an apparatus display and safety fair 11:30am till 1:00pm. For more information www.everyonegoeshome.com/whistlestop/ Thanks to Chris

4/7/2007 - Fort Worth - Station 34 is on the city council agena this week.

4/6/2007 - Keller and Southlake - Are now sharing resources. This Star-Telegram article describes the new combined dispatch and jail agreements. Keller took over jail and dispatching operations from Southlake, who will pay Keller for the service, saving Southlake money on their new DPS station.

4/5/2007 Arlington - Police to buy armored vehicle. "They will be the proud owners of a four-wheel-drive, $322,150 armored truck that can carry 15 fully equipped officers or 25 evacuees. The city plans to buy the Lenco BEAR -- ballistic engineered armored response -- from Lenco Armored Vehicles."See full Fort Worth Star-Telegram article here.

4/4/2007 The Colony - is building a Station 3. It's going to be located on the S.W. corner of Main St & North Colony Blvd. They got a new Pierce Dash Quint. Thanks to Peter

4/4/2007 Little Elm - is building Station 2. Thanks to Peter

4/4/2007 - Farmers Branch - Built a new station 3 to serve the west side. See article here. Thanks to Peter

4/4/2007 - Denton - Has a new Pierce as Engine 7. Thanks to Peter

4/4/2007 - Benbrook - Has a new Pierce Hazmat unit as Rescue 53. Thanks to Peter

4/1/2007 - Irving - Photos of 3 Alarm Apartment Fire

3/27/2007 - Fort Worth - A Memorial to fallen Fort Worth Police and Firefighters is in the works. Please visit their website. Thanks to Jeff

3/25/2007 - Crimson - I photographed this Dakota Pumper demo at Bedford station 1 today.

3/17/2007 - Fort Worth - Land for a new station 34 to be located in far north Fort Worth is on the city council agenda.

3/16/2007 - Hurst - Appears to have added a brush skid/unit to their utility truck and it's now marked B206 - photo.

3/12/2007 - Extrication Fest March 16-18 at Texas Motor Speedway - Click here for details. Here are a few photos from today's vendor area. New Fort Worth Engine 37 photo 1, 2, 3, Sterling Demo Pumper, RescueMaster demo

3/7/2007 - McKinney - "recently purchased a new E-One Titan aircraft rescue fire-fighting vehicle to be housed at Collin County Regional Airport" See full article here. Thanks to Jeremy

3/7/22007 - McKinney - "McKinney’s newest fire station will also double as a museum, telling the history of fire service in McKinney." See full article here.

3/6/2007 Dallas - Here's a shot of DFD T-39. This 2006 Spartan/Crimson 103' TDA is the 5th of a total of 6 purchased over the past 3 years. Thanks to Eric

3/6/007 Burleson - Here is Burleson's new Ladder 171, a 2006 Spartan/Crimson 1500 gpm quint with a 103' aerial. Also attached is Chief 271, a 2006 Ford Expedition. Thanks to Eric

3/3/2007 - Granbury - Photos from the event - The Granbury Firefighter Memorial was dedicated on Saturday, March 3. Festivities will begin with a parade (several appartus from the Texas Fire Museum will be there.) at 10 AM starting at the GISD Administration parking lot and will end at the memorial site (see map at GVFD). Following the parade will be a dedication of the "Firefighters Memorial Park". Next will be the unveiling of the statue to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the GVFD. Thanks to Garry

2/28/2007 - Arlington - Quint 7 was on display at the Texas Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians conference in Fort Worth today. Here are some photos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thanks to Chris for giving me the heads-up on the event.

2/28/2007 - Fort Worth - Is getting an American LaFrance Eagle 110’ Rear Mount Aerial. Click for photo. Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4 This will be a replacement for Quint 25. Chris says 2 more similar units are ordered and will likely be at 38's and either 33's or 26's. Thanks to Chris

2/26/2007 - Texas - Are you responsible for repairing and maintaining emergency vehicles? You might be interested in The Texas Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians

2/26/2007 - Dallas area - Here are some photos of Dallas USAR 15, Dallas USAR 19, Dallas Co. Tanker 2, and Dallas Co. Engine 32 Thanks to Michael

2/26/2007 - Red Oak has a new rescue. Photo thanks to Jeff

2/6/2006 Fort Worth - ARFF Invitation to Bid (looks like a 2nd Rescue 35 for Alliance Airport)

1/31/2007 - Thanks to Ed at Emergency Vehicles of Texas:

Blackjack VFD – Rosenbauer-Central Division Commercial Pumper, 2-door Freightliner Liner, 1250 GPM Pump, 1000 Gallon Tank, Fol-Da-Tank Electric Rack Driver Side. – Photo P1010043

Alvarado Fire Dept. – EVOT Brushfighter Small Brush Truck, Steel Flat Bed With Work Stations, 400 Gallon Plas-mac Poly Tank, Waterous Pump System, Stainless Steel Plumbing, Hannay Hose Reel, Ford F-550 4x4 Cab/chassis – Photo 1010110

Fort Worth Fire Dept. – Delivery Of Four (4) Rosenbauer-general Division Custom Pumpers, Waterous Pump System With Eclispe CAFS Foam System, Rear Pump, Extruded Aluminum Body, Hydraulic Ladder Rack, Spartan Gladiator Custom Cab. This Will Make A Total Of 12 Cafs Pumpers For The Department. – Photo 1010035

Recent Sales Include The Following:

Whitesboro VFD – Rosenbauer-Central Division 3000 Gallon Commercial Tanker, 1250 Gpm Pump, Ih 7400 Tandem Axle Cab/chassis.

City Of Richland Hills – Rosenbauer-Central Division 75 Ft. Rear Mount Quint With CAFS System.

City Of Allen – Rosenbauer-Central Division Mini Rescue With Skid Unit.

Kempner VFD – Rosenbauer-Central Division Custom Pumper.

Wise County ESD #1 – Rosenbauer-Central Division Mini Rescue With 200 Gallon Poly Tank, Waterous Pb18-3030c Pump System, Rollup Doors, Ford F-550 Cab/chassis.

Paradise VFD – Rosenbauer-Central Division Pumper/tanker, 1800 Gallon With 1250 Gpm Pump, Freightliner M2 4-door Cab/chassis.

1/26/2007 - Fort Worth - Artwork for Fire Stations 11 and 41 - Council Agenda Items

1/22/2007 - Lewisville - M161, 162, and 163 are all brand new and in service this week. M165 was placed into service new about 6 months ago. All of our medics are on a five year replacement cycle. The old ones just entered their 6th year. Two of the ones we were using will be converted for use as Support 160 and our backup dive rig. Two of the others are being sent to Florida for chassis repairs and will be our reserve medics. Thanks to Brandon

1/20/2007 - D/FW Airport - Training facility hosts Broward County - Fox 4 News footage

1/7/2007 Fort Worth - Station 38 at 13280 Park Vista Blvd should open this month. It will be the first of 4 new stations for far north Fort Worth, and will no doubt reduce response times and improve fire service in the area. "The next stations should take less time to build, he said. A station will be built on Willow Springs Road south of U.S. 287 and another in the Harriet Creek area at Texas 114 and Farm Road 156. The fourth station will be built in the Sendera development by late 2009. " See the whole Fort Worth Star-Telegram article here. "Deputy Fire Chief Jay Peacock said discussions are under way to have Keller and Fort Worth help each other whenever emergency crews from one city are not available for areas near the cities' border. And both Fort Worth and Keller could send crews in cases where jurisdiction is unclear. One of the units could be turned back after a determination is made. "

12/31/2006 Colleyville - Is getting two new stations. One will be at 5212 of Pool. The other will be at 5209 Colleyville Blvd, replacing the existing Hall-Johnson station. According to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram article, they could be open by mid summer.

12/28/2006 Dallas - has a new SVI Urban Search & Rescue truck running as Dallas Regional Urban Search & Rescue 15(Texas Task Force 2) Dallas City Council info on USAR and another city hall link. Thanks to Will and Blaine

12/26/2006 Irving - has a new Pierce as Truck 8, photo - Thanks to Will and Here's my photo.

12/26/2006 Fairview - has a new rescue, photo - Thanks to Michael

12/26/2006 Little Elm - has a new Pierce as Quint 622, photo - Thanks to Michael

12/14/2006 Terrell - Has a new SUV and a new Engine 1. Photos courtesy Michael Lanier

12/13/2006 Arlington - Fort Worth Star-Telegram article about renovations to Station 7. Crews and equipment will be at 13's and 14's during the expected 4-6 months.

12/13/2006 Plano - Here a photos of Plano new Medic 176 and Command Post 182 and Engine 181/174 and Brush 187. Thanks to Jeremy

12/13/2006 Rockwall - Here's a photo a their new Brush Truck 1 - Thanks to Michael

12/10/2006 Farmers Branch - Has placed a 2006 Pierce Quantum heavy rescue/utility into service as Utility 131. Photo by Eric Hansen Thanks Eric, sorry for the delay.

12/10/2006 Arlington has a new Quint 1 (left front view, right front view) that should be in service before Christmas. Thanks to Brian for the info and photo.

12/9/2006 Texas Fire Museum (Holidays 2006 photos)

12/7/2006 McKinney - Here's a photo of the new Engine 1. Thanks to Jeremy

12/9/2006 Dallas - Texas Fire Museum’s 6th Annual Holiday Open House Saturday, December 9, 2006 10:00 a.m. until ? 2600 Chalk Hill Road Dallas, TX 214-267-1867 - Come see our apparatus and warning light display See video “highlights” of this year’s activities See the progress on our apparatus restorations including the extremely rare 1923 American LaFrance Type 48 Pumper from Brenham, the 1929 Seagrave Pumper from Hillsboro and the 1983 American LaFrance Pumper from Richardson. Meet and greet museum members and guests Listen to holiday music provided by Praise, Incorporated The luncheon will provided by Babe’s Chicken Dinner House with fried chicken and appropriate trimmings A raffle will be held with fire themed items as prizes Luncheon Costs: Adults: $10.00; Children 6-12: $5.00; Kids under 6: $3.00 If you wish to dine with us, please make a reservation via e-mail to firemuseumdocent at aol.com or by calling the museum at 214-267-1867. Please RSVP no later than the close of business on Thursday, December 7th, 2006 End of year tax deductible donations for future support of the museum are appreciated.

11/29/2006 McKinney - The new Wysong Central Fire Station is set to open Feb. 12th it is going to house Battalion 1, Med 1, Engine 1, Truck 1 and Utility 1.

11/27/2006 McKinney - Opened their brand new Station 6 last week near the 75/Eldorado intersection at 1890 Marketplace Drive. Currently, the station houses Engine 6 and Med 6. Also, MFD has a new Central Station under construction on Highway 5 slated to open in Feb. Thanks to Dustin

11/27/2006 Plano - Station 11 is now in service at 4800 Los Rios Drive. Station 11’s coverage area includes the northeast parts of Plano east of U.S. 75 and Spring Creek Parkway. Housed at the station is a fire engine staffed with four fire personnel.

11/19/2006 Fort Worth - Photo of the new station 8 at night.

11/11/2006 Colleyville - Here's a photo I took of the new Engine 241 that was delivered several months ago.

10/28/2006 D/FW Airport - Here are some photos (1, 2, 3) of D/FW's new Pierce Hazmat/Rescue truck, stationed at 2s. They were at Grapevine's Public Safety day. A firefighter told me station 6 is in the works for the Freeport area of the airport, and that 2 Oshkosh Strikers with Snozzels are also being built.

10/28/2006 Grapevine - I think this is a new, or fairly new MICU for Grapevine. Also this Pickup and Dive Truck are new photos for me. An old MICU was converted to a Rehab run by the Citizen's Fire Academy Alumni Association.

10/28/2006 Arlignton - The new engine 11 (photo) has arrived. It should go into service next week. We also placed an add-on order for three more just like it to replace E1, E2 & E14. Thanks to Brian

10/13/2006 Fort Worth - According to a city council agenda item, a new ARFF will be purchased primarily with FAA grant money for Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

9/23/2006 Heroes Parade - video of parade as it left Texas Stadium (about 11MB windows media file, .wmv)

9/23/2006 Waxahachie Rural - bought a new engine. Article in The Waxahachie Daily Light - Thanks to Justin

9/23/2006 Waxahachie is getting a new engine with all new equipment. They will also be getting a new station around 287 & Broadhead road. Ladder 1 will move to station 3 in the future. Article in The Waxahachie Daily Light -Thanks to Justin

9/21/2006 Fort Worth - "The mobile command post and support unit is no longer based out of the old air shop ( old Station 11). It is now based out of Station 8. Also LT8 is now LT9, it having moved to Station 9 just after the opening of the new station. Quint 25 and Quint 26 are due to be replaced sometime before the end of the year. " Thanks to Dan

9/21/2006 Rosser - has a new engine pictured here. Thanks to Ed

9/21/2006 Fort Worth - Here's a photo of the new Engine 41. Ed at Emergency Vehicles of Texas says 4 more are on order for December delivery. Thanks to Ed

9/21/2006 Haltom City - is getting another custom Rosenbauer-Central pumper. This new custom pumper will look like the truck delivered in November 2005 but they have added Waterous 200-SP CAFS system to the truck. Thanks to Ed

9/23/2006 Heroes Parade - Is your department particpating? WHEN & WHERE: September 23, 2006 Begins 9:30 am at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. End point American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

9/15/2006 Fire Rescue International (FRI) 2006, Dallas, TX Expo Photos -Copyright © Ben Saladino

9/8/2006 Fort Worth - Has Mass Casualty Unit on the City Council Agenda

8/31/2006 Fort Worth - Police Cars are back in black and white. Star-Telegram photo/article.

8/26/2006 Farmers Branch - Has a new Pierce Quantum Heavy Rescue being built. Check the progress here. Thanks to Will

8/25/2006 Frisco - Has just taken delivery of a 2006 E-ONE Cyclone 2 Special Ops Squad 601. Thanks to Jeremy

8/23/2006 Denton - Is building a Station 7, and a Training Facility. Some online docs are here. Thanks to Peter

8/23/2006 Cedar Hill - has a new Pierce Quint

8/22/2006 Mesquite - Police is one of the first in the area to put the new Dodge Chargers(nice ride, see photo here) into service. Thank to Bill

8/21/2006 Euless - I took some photos of the 3 alarm fire in Euless last night. Three Alarm apartment fire in Euless, Texas. Firefighters from seven (7) agencies , Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Fort Worth, Colleyville, Grapevine and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, assisted with the three story fire that occurred early Sunday evening. The fire reportedly started when a mattress inside an apartment was ignited by a candle burning too close to the bed. One firefighter was transported to a local hospital with heat exhaustion and was later released in good condition. No other report of injuries. The building was a total loss and displaced 41 residents. The firefighter is doing well and was released last night. Thanks to Euless FD

8/21/2006 Arlington - "We just did the final inspection of the new E11 (picture). We also did just place an order with Crimson for three more at our current specification. The new quint 1 will be in the Crimson booth at ICHIEFS. " Thanks to Brian

8/19/2006 Hurst - New Dodge Chargers hit the streets for Hurst Police Department. Star-Telegram article.

8/18/2006 Irving and Parker County - LDV will display some new local command and communications vehicles at Fire Rescue International September 14-15 in Dallas. Thanks to Will

There's a link there to get a free pass to the FRI2006 expo. I wish I would have known that before I spent my $25<G>.

8/12/2006 Mansfield - Is asking for money for 6 more firefighters and a 4th fire station for the NW (Proposed construction in January, at 287 and 1187) in next the next 2 year's budgets. An engine for the new station has already been bought, and a medic is requested in a capital improvement project, according to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram article.

8/12/2006 Arlington - 3 New engines are proposed for the upcoming budget, but no new firefighters according to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram article.

8/10/2006 Lake Worth - Has a new Pierce Dash. Thanks to Eric

8/9/2006 Fort Worth - At 13:00 this afternoon, the new Fort Worth Fire Station No. 8 was officially placed in service replacing the old station. The new station is located at the corner of West Rosedale & 12th Avenue near Plaza Medical Hospital. Thanks to Dan

7/31/2006 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - Pierce Heavy Rescue - Lance chassis, CAT C13 525 HP engine, Capricorn 2000 weather station, awning, 40 KW PTO generator, 15 KW diesel generator, Night Scan light tower, TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension, Command Zone™ advanced electronics system, Side Roll Protection™ breathing air system. Thanks to Thomas

7/30/2006 Waxahachie Rural - Should be receiving a new engine soon. Thanks to Eric

7/26/2006 Eagle Mountain - Placed in service July 4th weekend. Click here for photo. Crimson Pumper on a Spartan Advantage Chassis Extreme duty interior. 400 hp Cummins. 1250 Waterous pump 750gal water. 10 gal. class “A” foam. foam pro 1600 foam system. Whelen led light package. Honda 5KW generator W/ Command Knight light light tower. Thanks to Steve

7/20/2006 Colleyville - Martin Appartus has photos of Colleyville's new Pierce Quantum E242 on their New Deliveries page. Looks like lots of other North Texas departments as well. Thanks to Russell

7/20/2006 Plano - "To approve the purchase of one (1) Smeal 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder Platform in the amount of $836,929 from Webb Apparatus of Texas through an existing contract/agreement with H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (FS12-05) " Thanks to Tim

7/7/2006 Fort Worth - According to City Council agenda items Station 11 and 41 are in the works. "On July 15, 2003, (M&C C-19661) the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with RPGA Design Group, Inc. for the design of Fire Station No. 38 and the development of a prototype design for a two-company, three-bay fire station. Fire Stations No. 11 and No. 41 will be prototype facility designs adapted to the specific sites. Fire Station No. 11 is in the 2004 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and will be located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 on Highway 114 and Harriet Creek Drive on the Northwest Independent School District central campus. Fire Station No 41 is in the 2004 CIP and will be located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 on Willow Springs Road, north of West Bonds Ranch Road near Highway 287. "

6/11/2006 Wylie - Has a new Rosenbauer Quint 2. Thanks to James

6/11/2006 Eagle Mountain - getting a new crimson engine. Pics of it are here It is in Houston getting graphics, light tower, and tools & brackets installed right now. We'll post updated pics when it arrives, which should be by the end of this month. Thanks to Red

5/28/2006 Sherman - has a new 2006 Pierce 350Cat 1250/750 CAFS Light Tower Rescue body w/enclosed ladders at rear Harrison hydraulic generator. Thanks to RMW

5/28/2006 Garland - has 2 new Dash pumpers and 2 new 75' Dash aeriels from Pierce and Martin. Thanks to RMW

5/28/2006 Argyle - has a new Pierce engine as E511. Thanks to RMW

5/28/2006 McKinney - has a new E-One as Trunk 1. Thanks to Jeremy

5/28/2006 Fort Worth - Station 41 has an engine and a 3000 gallon tanker on its wish list. City Council Agenda Item

5/28/2006 Dallas - is field testing single, large tires on Aloca rims to possibly replace the current, dual tire configurations. Engine 10 (I think) and Truck 19 have been outfitted with the new tires and rims and have gotten good review from the bubbas. Truck 19 supposedly is 1000 lbs lighter using the single tires on aluminum rims. Thanks to Ronald

5/23/2006 Thanks to Jeff for the following updates.

North Richland Hills - City Council approved a new Ladder truck to replace the 20 year old Sutphen currently used.The truck will be purchased from ATC American LaFrance for $869,666. The council also approved purchase of a new ambulance.

Benbrook - City council approved purchase of a new Hazmat / Rescue from Pierce Manufacturing. The truck was purchased using State Homeland Security Grant and Urban area Security Initiative grand money. The total cost is $335,343 plus $49,657 to equipt the apparatus. The truck will be a 2006 Pierce Enforcer Chassis with Encore Rescue body.

Grand Prairie - City Council approved purchase of a new Truck 9 from Sutphen. Total amount for the apparatus is $785,118.15

Dallas - City council reviewed the 2006 November bond packet. The Fire department is seeking $53,950,489 for the following fire station additions and improvements. Replacement of fire stations 6,27,32,37 and 44 Expansion of fire station 10 Adding a truck company to station 10 New fire station at 5400 Keeneland Pkwy / Walton Walker New Engine, Ladder and Rescue along with 17 personnel for the new station Fire Station Land Acquisitions located in the areas of 6700 W Kiest Blvd, 7800 Camp Wisdom Rd and 4300 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas Police - City Council approved on 5/10 the purchase of three helicopters for the Police Department from Bell Helicopter

5/13/2006 Fort Worth - I stoppyed by Emergency Vehicles of Texas right after 5 new Spartan/General Safety engines arrived for Fort Worth FD. See photos below. They're great looking trucks, and feature a new enclosed ladder rack.

Engine 7, Engine 12, Engine 18, Engine 26, Engine 28

5/11/2006 Plano - has a new Rosenbauer as Brush 187. Photo Thanks to Tim B.

4/28/2006 Mesquite - got a new 105 Smeal aerial as Truck 1, back in December.

4/25/2006 North Richland Hills - Will be getting a new fire training facility. See Fort Worth Star-Telegram article.

4/21/2006 D/FW Airport - Will open their new operations/communications center today. See Fort Worth Star-Telegram article here.

4/8/2006 Hurst - Police and Fire departments are changing their color schemes according to Hurst Highlights.

3/26/2006 McKinney - Fire/EMS has just taken delivery of a 2005 E-One Cyclone 2 pumper as new engine 4 and a 2005 E-One Cyclone 2 truck company as truck 1. Thanks to Jeremy originally 2/12/2006

3/27/2006 Fort Worth - An ARFF for Alliance is mentioned on the city council agenda.

3/27/2006 Fort Worth - A station for the 287 Zone in North Fort Worth is on the city council agenda.

3/28/2006 E-One Fire Trucks will be featured on the TV show John Ratzenberger's Made In America Click here for show times.

3/10/2006 Wylie - has a new air/light support truck and grass rigs in service. Squad 5- GMC 6500 chassis, Mickey body, command light, cascade system, support equipment. Body Installed by Mickey Body of Dallas. All other components assembled by Wylie Fire-Rescue Personnel. Attack 1 and Attack 2- Ford F 550 4x4 chassis. Bed by J-Rod. All other components assembled by Wylie Fire-Rescue C shift, Station 2. Haz-mat trailer is also in service. Thanks to James Brown

3/6/2006 Haltom City - receives new Rosenbauer-Central custom pumper built on a Spartan Diamond cab. Photo Thanks to Ed at EVOT

3/6/2006 McKinney - received a air truck built by Rosenbauer-Central on a Ford f-550 with cascade system, 2 bottle fill station, large diesel generator, light tower. Photo Thanks to Ed at EVOT

3/6/2006 Union Valley - VFD receives new Rosenbauer-Central custom pumper. Photo Thanks to Ed at EVOT

3/6/2006 Oak Point - Oakpoint fire department received a Rosenbauer-Central commercial pumper with Rosenbauer max CAFS system. Photo Thanks to Ed at EVOT

3/6/2006 Various - from Emergency Vehicles of Texas - We have the following trucks coming up to deliver between now and May 15th:

Plano - Mini Rescue with a Waterous/Pneumax 100-50-DSC CAFS skid for parking garage and brush fires. Due in April 13th.

Wylie - 65' Telesqurt built on a Spartan/Diamond custom chassis, General Safety extruded aluminum body. Due in March 27th.

Fort Worth - Four (4) Rosenbauer-General custom pumpers with CAFS around May 15th.

Rogers VFD - Freightliner M2 4-door cab/chassis 4x4 with a PTO driven pump.

Medina Lake VFD - Freightliner M2 extended cab pumper/tanker.

Deweyville VFD - Rosenbauer-Central Mini Rescue with a Pneumax 120-60-DSC skid front bumper turret. Thanks to Ed at EVOT

3/4/2006 Dallas - has a new SVI Air & Light Unit

3/4/2006 Ovilla - has a new SVI Quick Attack

3/4/2006 Ovilla - has a new SVI Air & Light Unit

3/4/2006 Red Oak - has a new SVI Heavy Rescue

2/17/2006 Wylie - Received approval from council this week for Quint 3. It will be a General/Rosenbauer '75 foot Quint on a Spartan Chassis. Quint 2 is being built. Thanks to James

2/12/2006 Arlington - We just took delivery of Engines 9(photo) & 12 and will be getting Quint 1 in a couple of months. We also have on order Engine 11 and Quint 7 which will be delivered in September. Quint 7 will be in the Crimson booth at the ICHIEFS conference in Dallas September 14th thru the 16th. Thanks to Brian

2/2006 Plano - Several new medics, engine, and a USAR are/or will be in service soon- Thanks to Tim and Alex

1/27/2006 Fort Worth - Several cards, a pickup, an a van are part of a proposed purchase on the city council agenda.

1/19/2006 Plano - It looks like Plano has placed in service a new M171. Thanks to Larry

1/12/2006 Grand Prairie and Highland Village- We also have a new engine at Grand Prairie that is pretty nice - new graphics... also Highland Village has a new Dash pumper with CAFS. Thanks to Russell of Martin Apparatus

1/12/2006 Denton - has a new Pierce Hazmat truck. Thanks to Russell

1/10/2006 Weatherford - Just wanted to pass along pictures of the new LDV Command Vehicle for the city of Weatherford Fire Department. It was provided through a Homeland Security Grant. It is now housed at our station 3 on the interstate. Thanks to Ryan

1/10/2006 Denton - LDV built a new truck for SWAT.

1/9/2006 Carrollton - Ferrara is building a new eninge based on a Spartan chassis. See photos here. Thanks to Will

1/9/2006 Irving - The mobile command truck is in that the City of Irving had ordered. It's a Kenworth chassis that is white and has blue and red stripes. Thanks to Will

12/16/2005 Fort Worth - 5 Engines from General Safety and a 100' Ladder from American LaFrance are on the City Council Agenda

12/15/2005 American LaFrance is now owned by Patriarch Partners, LLC See press release here.

12/11/2005 Fort Worth NAS JRB - Since 2002 the NAS Fire & Emergency Services has replaced all their front line equiptment. This includes 3 Oshkosh T-1500's (Navy-3,4,5), 1 Pierce Contender 1250 pumper(Engine 1), and 1 E-One 1250 Tele-Squirt (Ladder 1). The T-1500's are named as follows. Navy 3: INTIMIDATOR, Navy 4: BIG RED, Navy 5: CRIMSON TIDE. Thanks to Ron

12/7/2005 Fort Worth - Police cars will soon be "black and white" again. See Fort Worth Star-Telegram article here.

12/1/205 Wylie - We have the following vehicles on order.

1- General/Rosenbauer 65' Quint. To replace existing Quint 2

2- Ford F 550 Grass Rigs

We just received a GMC 6500 with an 8 bay Mickey body for our light and air truck. Station 3 just passed the bond election. It will most likely begin construction in 2006. A new Quint may follow. We have received the following equipment recently. 26' Haz-mat trailer, swift water trailer, 2 hovercraft. We also resored our '47 General fire truck this year. Thanks to James

12/1/2005 Cedar Hill - In talking to a FF from Cedar Hill. The city is currently taking bids to acquire a new quint for station 212. They may even replace the current quint (211) due to mechanical problems they cannot seem to get fixed. Thanks to Anonymous

11/23/2005 Irving - The following purchase is for new Truck 8. BTW, the current Truck 8 was hit last weekend while blocking on a freeway. This purchase was planned already. The damage looks more cosmetic but will need to be inspected to make sure the outriggers did not suffer any damage. Medic 5 and Medic 2(a new unit formed) are expecting delivery shortly of new MICU's from Frazier. They resemble the other new Ford's purchased with the exception of the Chevron's that Plano has been using they are located around the rear doors. Just a little side note, the Truck will have a pump on it. The rig will still be called a Truck and not a Quint. Will (C) Award -- Authorizing The Purchase Of A Ladder Truck For The Irving Fire Department From Martin Apparatus, Inc. Through The Interlocal Agreement For Cooperative Purchasing With The Houston-Galveston Area Council Of Governments In The Net Amount Of $681,296.00 Thanks to Will

11/22/2005 Plano - Has a new Rosenbauer as USAR 184. Thanks to Tim B for the photo.

11/20/2005 Fort Worth - It appears that Water 9 is now Water 41.

11/10/2005 Plano - To authorize the purchase of two (2) Dodge Charger Police Vehicles in the amount of $52,360 from Columbus Country Dodge, through Texas Association of School Board Purchasing Buyboard Contract and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents (208-04). To authorize the purchase of eleven (11) Chevy Impala (9C3) Unmarked Police Sedans in the amount of $190,058 from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, through Tarrant County Joint Venture Cooperative Purchase Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (2005-001) Thanks to Tim

11/08/2005 Fort Worth - Today station 41 was scheduled to begin service, located in far northwest Fort Worth off of 287 near 156 it will cover the fast growing are that had been previously lacking the fast response of a nearby Fire Station. Also, FD is going to reuse the station designators 11 and 34 for future stations, the Air Shop had the designation of Station 11 but is now simply known as the Air Shop. They are looking at another station further out on 287 which might get the Station 11 designation. Thanks to Ed

10/31/2005 Coppell - Truck123 went in service at station 3. Thanks to Ryan

10/22/2005 Euless - I went to the new Station 3 Open House today, and talked with a FF who said they are expecting a new Sutphen Quint for that station early next year. He said it will not have a platform.

10/22/2005 Plano - I saw these 3 new Rosenbauers at Emergency Vehicles of Texas today. The first one is E174, I think E172, can't tell about the 3rd. Here's another photo courtesy of Tim B.

10/22/2005 Colleyville - Will build two new fire stations, instead of one. Star-Telegram Article. "The two stations are now in the design stage, and construction should be completed in 2007. The main fire station will be on Colleyville Boulevard, just north of Main Street. A second fire station will be on Pool Road, south of O.C. Taylor Elementary School." The article also mentions a new ladder truck was approved in a February vote.

10/21/2005 Euless - Station 3 has been moved. Open House 10/22/2005 10AM to 2PM. Star-Telegram article.

9/30/2005 Fort Worth Police Department to purchase 3 Sky Watch Eagles. City Council Item " The Sky Watch Eagle will be utilized toward crime prevention and detection of crime at various community events and public locations. It can be strategically located in public areas and due to its versatility can be used for surveillance, emergency response, crowd control or disaster preparedness.

9/30/2005 Fort Worth - City Council Item for construction contract for Fire Station 38 at Park Vista Blvd. and Westport Parkway.

9/20/2005 Dallas - On Monday October 3rd Truck 4, Engine 4 and HazMat 4 and personnel move to 3 station and become T-3 E-3 and HazMat 3. Truck 3, Engine 3 and Booster 3 and personnel move to station 4 and become T-4 E-4 and BU 4. As a result Rescue 3 will join HazMat Task Force 3 and respond with the task force. This move is all about the paramedics, there was no room at 4's for adding the Rescue. HazMat Task Force response will be T-3, R-3, and HazMat 3. Battalion 1 stays at 4's. The North Texas USAR task force is moving forward Heavy Rescues are being ordered for 19's and 15's from Spartan Gladiator Chasis 4 door cab and SVI body with delivery in August 06, 20 foot rescue body overall length 35 feet, 4 compartments on each side, 2 rear compartments, ladder to roof with more compartments, 9000# front winch, command light and generator. The heavy rescues will answer on second alarms on their side of the river. Both stations will also keep their trucks. Thanks to Wally

9/12/2005 Haltom City - I heard some talk on the scanner today about a new engine from Central States.

9/11/2005 Fort Worth - This city council agenda item describes plans to put up a temporary fire station #41 at 834 Blue Mound in Haslet.

8/28/2005 Cleaburne - Received a $360,000 grant for improving interoperablity and regional radio communications within Johnson County. See article here. Thanks to CJ & Linn

8/28/2005 D/FW Airport - is building a new Emergency Operations Center and Air Operations Center next to Station 1.

8/7/2005 Alvarado - Got a new Pierce Engine. Thanks to Peter

8/7/2005 Southlake - Got another Pierce Quantum. Thanks to Peter

8/7/2005 Flower Mound - Got a Pierce Air and Light truck and another Engine. Thanks to Peter

7/29/2005 Dallas - "Authorize the purchase of a replacement rescue boat with fire suppression capability to be used on Lake Ray Hubbard from Sea Ark Boats, Inc. - Sole Source - Not to exceed $88,904 - Financing: 2004 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes [05-1929; APPROVED]" Thanks to Tim

7/22/2005 Dallas - Crimson has some photos showing a Dallas (Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) in the build process. Thanks to Tim

7/16/2005 Fort Worth - Might move Station 44 at Meacham Airport to 3801 North Main Street. City Council Agenda Item

7/11/2005 Grand Prairie - A new Sutphen 100' is in service as Truck 8. Thanks to Eric

7/4/2005 Fort Worth Now in service, Squad 2 photo with rear chevrons.

7/2/2005 Forest Hill - Rolls out a new heavy rescue July 12. Photo courtesy Tom, Forest Hill Fire Rescue

7/2/2005 Fort Worth -has begun construction on the new Station 8. It's located on the S.E. corner of W. Rosedale & 12th Ave. It's 7 blocks West of the current Station 8. . Thanks to Peter

7/2/2005 North Richland Hills (NE Tarrant Fire Dept. Association) recently received an SVI/Spartan Bomb Squad. Photo courtesy of Jeff H.

6/25/2005 D/FW Airport - I saw D/FW's new fan truck(not sure if that's the right terminology) at the Terminal D open house today. A 1.5" line can be connected for misting to help with biotoxins. Also, they have a neat little EMS unit for use in side the terminals (see photo here).

6/24/2005 Fort Worth - Peter was right about the hovercraft. (city council agenda item).

6/23/2005 Carrollton - Recently received a Spartan engine by Ferrara (see details here). Thanks to Will.

6/23/2005 Rowlett - Station 4 is up and running at 6800 Rowlett Rd. Engine 4 has finally arrived, it is a 75' quint from E-one. The new 15000 sq ft. Station 1 construction started today (06/23/05)at Miller Rd and Weems Way. Medic 1 has received a new type 1 ambulance from Frazier Inc. Also, the new combo Fire/Police Command Truck from Metro Apparatus is due in this week. This all brings Rowlett up to: 4 Stations/ 2 Engines, 2 Quints, 3 Medics, 1 Chief Suburban, 1 Brush, 2 reserve engines, 2 reserve MICU's, 1 reserve Tahoe and pick-up, 1 utility admin F350 crew cab, 1 boat, 2 personal watercraft. The new Medic 4 should be in later this year. There is also a proposed Heavy Rescue and Aerial platform on the CIP list. No dates assigned. Thanks to Gary

6/23/2005 Plano - "To authorize the purchase of one (1) Super Vac Special Service Walk-In Aluminum Body on a Spartan Motors Custom Aluminum Chassis in the amount of $652,646 from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc., through H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program contract and authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase. (FS10-03) " Thanks to Tim

6/21/2005 Fort Worth - The new Fort Worth Station 8 is under construction at the S.E. corner of 12th Ave. and Rosedale. I also went by the shops on W. Bolt, and the new Engine 22, 23, and 29 were there. They are Rosenbauer with a Spartan Gladiator Classic cab. It also looked like they had two new Hovercrafts. Unless they just repainted the red, and blue ones they use to have to all white with blue stripes to match the trucks. Thanks to Peter

6/14/2005 Fort Worth - The New Squad is at Bolt Street. It's larger than the current truck and is very nice looking. The New Canteen has made it's first runs and we are still working out some things but it will be a great running truck. The old one is sulking behind some of the reserve trucks still. Thanks to Ed

6/8/2005 Frisco - Fire Dept. has begun construction on Station 5. It's located at 14300 El Dorado Parkway in the N.E section of Frisco. Also the new Central Station is under construction across the street from the current Central Station. Station 5 is set to open later this year. I'm not sure about when Central will open. Thanks to Peter

5/31/2005 Kennedale - Has a new HazMat Squad numbered 59. Thanks to Andy for the Photo.

5/07/2005 Fort Worth - The Police Department maybe getting a new communications vehicle. City Council Agenda Item

4/30/2005 Little Elm - "Little Elm will be starting construction on station 2 on Walker Ln. this summer, and are getting ready to spec out a 75' quint from the bond election in Sept. 2004. They will also be taking delivery of a Frazer 14' box on a F450 within the next month as well." Thank to Matt

4/28/2005 Red Oak - "Just to let everyone know Red Oak FD will be changing there unit numbers soon there currently numbered as Engine 4 Ladder 1 Rescue 1 They have other units at there station but these are the main ones that you will hear on the radio the most. There new numbering will be as follows Engine 181 Quint 181 Squad 181 They are also set to receive a new walk in heavy rescue I think sometime at the end of this year and it will be called Rescue 10. It will cover 10 cities and it will be first call to DFW Airport on plane crashes. This truck is also federally funded and if the governement requests it, it can be sent anywhere they may need it. Everyone that will be on it is currently being trained in Rope rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Trench Rescue, and High Angle Rescue. This new truck is all part of a group of city fire departments that got together they include Red Oak, Glenn Heights, Lancaster, DeSoto,Ovilla,Duncanville and Cedar Hill. Lancaster fire department will or already has received a hazmat trailer that will be pulled with a new Ford pickup. They will be handling all the hazmat calls for the whole southern dallas county and northern ellis county area. " Thanks to Cody

4/1/2005 Thanks to Jeff for the following...

Fort Worth - City Council item recommending purchase of station exhaust systems

Rockwall - Approval for a new Fire Command and Communications Vehicle

Plano - Getting four (4) Horton Medium Duty Ambulances in the amount of $732,516

Plano - Purchase of one (1) Rosenbauer-General Safety Extruded Aluminum Rescue CAFS Unit on a Ford F-550 Chassis in the amount of $149,717 awarded to Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. (Might be a new brush rig)

Addison - One (1) new Ambulance for $111,225

Hurst - New Brush Rig

3/28/2005 NEFDA - Several new trucks from SVI are at Bedford Station 1. Grapevine Heavy Rescue, North Richland Hills Hazmat, and Euless Mass Casualty All are part of the North East Fire Department Association have a sharp looking "Serving Together" logo.

3/22/05 Arlington - The new Crimson Engine 13 is here. Thanks to Brian for the photos.

3/18/05 Forest Hill - SVI has started work on a heavy rescue. Check out Fort Worth's new Squad 2 while you're there.

3/18/05 Fort Worth - A new sculpture is on the City Council Agenda for new Station 8. Also on the agenda is an Automatic/Mutual Aid agreement with FW NAS JRB.

3/17/05 Arlington - Quint 6 is in(Looks Great). Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3 Thanks for the Photos Brian

3/3/05 Fort Worth - has taken delivery of the two new Quints from ALF. Quint 21 is already in service. Quint 24 was still at the shops on Monday. It looks like it should be in service soon. Thanks to Peter

3/2/05 - Hutchins - Recently took delivery of a Crimson engine. Thanks to Ryan

2/25/05 - Lancaster and Waxachie New delivery Lancaster,TX Arrow XT (new Pierce cab) S60 Detroit Diesel 161 Rescue pumper body 1500/500 generator/quartz lights foam system rescue tools Waxahachie has a similar ArrowXT just delivered as well. Thanks to Russell

2/22/05 Arlington Area Regional Federal Grants link to Fort Worth Star-Telegram and State Homeland Security Grants

2/21/05 - Fort Worth - Authorize the purchase of four new 1500 GPM pumpers from a cooperative purchasing program for the Fire Department for a cost not to exceed $2,032,776 with payment due within 30 days of the date the invoice and freight is included in the unit price; and Council Agenda Item

2/18/05 - Ennis Fire Department has recieved and placed into service a new mobile command unit and chief vehicle. I will try to get you pictures as soon as possible. Thanks to Joshua

2/10/05- Telico - Attached also you will find a picture of a pumper tanker from Telico VFD (just east of Ennis). This truck was purchased with the assistance of the Texas Forest Service through HB 2604 and the community of Telico. The NFPA 1901 compliant truck was built by Westex Welding Co. out of West, Texas on a 2004 GMC 8500 with a 300 HP Cat diesel motor and Allison electronic transmission. The truck is equipped with a single stage Darley 1250 GPM pump. There are 4--2 1/2" discharges, 2--1 1/2" preconnects, 4" Storz discharge, 3" deck gun, 2--6" intakes, 1--2 1/2" pony suction. The trucks equipment consist of a 2100 gallon Fol-Da-Tank, 24', 14', and 10' ladders, 600' 4" supply hose, 200' 3" supply hose, 2--150' preconnects, 2--10'x6" hard suction hoses with strainer, back-up camera, foam system, deck gun, 2000 gallon poly tank, 2--10" telescoping dump valves (1 each side), 4" rear direct fill, floating pump, vent fan, 3000 watt power inverter, 3 SCBA, 4 bottle cascade system above pump panel, misc. hand tools and a LED light package. Thanks to Joshua

2/7/05 Colleyville - "Voters approved only a proposition to spend almost $4.6 million for a new fire station, outdoor warning sirens and a ladder firetruck. Some council members said voters sent a message that they want to pay only for the necessities -- public safety -- and that they don't want their property taxes raised for other projects. " from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram

2/5/05 Arlington - Quint 6 is just about ready from Crimson. Thanks to Brian

1/31/05 Plano - To Authorize the Purchase of Heavy Rescue Vehicle (USAR Council Truck) as Stipulated in the 2004 UASI Grant in the Amount of $256,700.00 from Emergency Vehicles of Texas though the Houston/Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program, contract #HDCACA and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effectuate this Purchase

1/30/05 Mansfield - Dedicating new Public Safety Building - FWST Article

1/25/05 River Oaks - A new KME arrived this month(photo). The white stripe will be changed to gold. Factory error. Thanks to Chris

1/19/05 Highland Village - As of next week Highland Village will have a new Pierce Dash being built. Should arrive in 6 months or so. Thanks to Ryan

1/18/05 Westworth Village - Photo of the new quint.Thanks to Chris

1/18/05 Sansom Park - is getting a 1993 Pierce TeleSqurt from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus - Thanks to Chris

1/14/05 Eagle Mountain - Recently received a 2004 horton on a E-450 chassis. features: gps, rear camera, traffic advisor, 6 kw diesel genset. led light package. remote entry, and more. placed in service december 2004. Check out the mural on the box.Thanks toSteve

1/14/05 Irving - (A) Award -- Approving Award To Martin Apparatus, Inc. For The Purchase Of A Mobile Command Vehicle Through The Texas Building & Procurement Commission (TBPC) Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) Local Government Statewide Purchasing Cooperative Program, For A Net Amount Not To Exceed $526,168.00, To Be Used By The Police Department And Fire Department For Emergency Management Operations Recommendation The Award be approved. Thanks to Will

1/10/05 Dallas - Fire Department has apparently taken delivery of two (5) new 105' tractor drawn aerials from Crimson Thanks to Jeff

1/10/05 Arlington - will soon take delivery of a new Quint and Heavy duty pumper on a Spartan Gladiator chassis from Crimson Thanks to Jeff & Brian

1/10/05 Richardson - Purchase of two (2) Emergency One Cyclone II Custom Rescue Pumpers in the amount of $797,494 from Fire Apparatus Specialist ( On the January 10 City Council Meeting ) Thanks to Jeff

1/6/05 Arlington - Here are a couple of photos of Arlington's new ORV for use at River Legacy. Photo 1 Photo 2. Thanks to Brian

1/10/05 Plano - (From the Proposed 2005 Bond Referendum) http://www.planotx.org/agendas/ccpacket/cp011205.pdf 1. Proposed Municipal Facilities include a new fire station # 12 in the center of the city. This station will enhance service in an area east of Preston Road, west of Independence Parkway, north of Park Blvd, and south of Spring Creek Parkway. This project also includes a centralized storage / logistics facility for fire department supplies and equipment. This station will also be the new Emergency Operations Center. 2. Fire Station # 13 - Design and construction of a new station serving Northwest Plano located west of the Dallas North Tollway and will serve the Legacy Business Park and Tollway Corridor area. The station will also include classrooms to support fire department training classes. 3) Expand station # 4 to include a SCBA Maintenance room and additional apparatus bays for reserve and specialty equipment. 4) Renovations to stations 6 and 7 5) Purchase a new $400,000 engine to place a 13th paramedic engine company in service. 6) Radio system Infrastructure replacement. The project includes replacement of existing 800mhz radio system with next generation 700 mhz digital system. Thanks to Jeff

1/10/05 Mesquite - City council approved in December the purchase of a new pumper truck from Metro Fire Apparatus for a total of $340,912 Also the purchase of $435,432 worth of new Motorola Police / Fire radios. Thanks to Jeff

1/6/05 Plano - Bid No. B023-05 to Songer Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,220,000 for the total base bid for the construction of Fire Station No. 11. Bid No. C155-04 to establish a two-year fixed price contract with three optional one-year renewals for Structural Fire Fighting Helmets in the estimated annual amount of $15,000. Thanks to Tim

1/3/05 Fort Worth - The Red Helmets' new canteen will be made ready after a couple of new quints are finished. Thanks to Ed

12/23/04 Fort Worth - SVI - New Squad 2!

12/2304 Granbury - SVI Rescue Pumper

12/23/04 Cleburne - SVI Hazmat - Res3cue.

12/23/04 Westworth Village took delivery of their new Quint 41. It's a 2003 ALF 93' midmount with a 300 gallon tank, and a 2000gpm pump. Thanks to Peter

12/11/204 Dallas - Texas Fire Museum’s 4th Annual Holiday Open House. The event will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the museum’s home base located at 2600 Chalk Hill Road Dallas, Texas 75212-4506. The festivities run from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For directions, check out www.texasfiremuseum.org and click on the “contact” link.

12/10/2004 Fort Worth - Lots of new police cars on the 12/14/2004 council agenda.

12/09/2004 Dallas - "Just got a call from my Dad that there are two new DFR engines being ferried down central expressway as I type. He said they also have the yellow chevron on the back just the same as Plano has. There was a 3rd engine but with no markings. I figure one of them will go to E12 since they are running a reserve after their 92, open cab was totaled a few months ago." Thanks to Tim

12/8/2004 Grand Prairie - "Grand Prairie’s new Pierce Dash 1500 gpm pumper is in service at Engine 1. " Thanks to Eric

12/1/2004 Arlington - On December 14th, the council is suppose to approve a 1.4 million dollar contract with HGAC for 2 engines and 1 103' quint from Metro Fire Apparatus. The quint will replace quint 1's 1998 Spartan/AI/Quality and one of the engines will replace engine 9's 1998 Freightliner/Quality, the other will replace engine 13's 1994 KME that was totaled in an accident earlier this year. Thanks to Brian

12/1/2004 Haslet, NRH, Southlake - Construction is well under way for the replacement station for North Richland Hills Station #1. It will be located on the SW corner of Davis Blvd and Shadywood Lane (Mapsco 38G). This is .9 miles north of the current station. Southlake should begin construction soon on their 3rd fire/public safety station at the NE corner of Dove and White Chapel directly across from the water tower that's visible from Highway 114 (Mapsco 11V). And Haslet is now occupying their new station on FM156 just north of Blue Mound East (Mapsco 20G). Thanks to Jeff

11/29/2004 North Lake - (I assume this is the North Lake near Argyle). I believe this is a fairly new department. If you have any info on them, I'd appreciate hearing it. They appear to be getting a new brush truck from Emergency Vehicles of Texas, see photo here.

11/29/2004 - Dallas - Authorize the purchase of four fire pumpers, seventeen rescue units, four Battalion Chief vehicles, one aerial ladder truck, and one mobile air supply unit from Tyler Motor Co. Inc. and Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist and Lawrence Marshall Chevrolet through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments - Not to exceed $4,178,813 - Financing: 2004 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Notes ($2,393,854), Current Funds ($1,784,959) Thanks to Tim

11/22/2004 - Fort Worth - Looks like Fort Worth Fire Dept will be replacing the old Quint 21 & Quint 24 with new American La France Quints just like currently used Quint 9, Quint 12, etc. Also 2 new brush trucks are at the shop.....possibly to replace the monstrous Brush 25 & Brush 37. The new Brush trucks are Ford 550s with a remote controlled nozzle mounted on the grill. More room behind the cab for firefighters to stand and manevuer. Thanks to Anonymous

11/22/2004 Flower Mound - I have heard Flower Mound is getting a new Engine because a Cellular company built a new tower on city land and they are going to use the money for a new engine. And hope to get approval for station #4 next budget year, and place it somewhere around Gerault & 2499 (International Prkway) They will place the cu