ArlingtonTx Fire

09/21/2022

Arlington Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire near the 2100 block of Fairbrook Ave. Please avoid the area.

09/21/2022

20 days left to make the first step for a new career.

09/20/2022

City of Arlington to Conduct Targeted Ground Spraying for West Nile Virus Sept. 20-21, 2022

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/news/my_arlington_t_x/news_stories/west_nile_virus_09202022

The City of Arlington has confirmed one positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample. As a result, the City will conduct targeted ground spraying at the following location:

09/20/2022

Ask Arlington: How to Create a Basic Emergency Supply Kit to Help Your Family Weather the First 72 Hours After a Disaster

Ask Arlington: How to Create a Basic Emergency Supply Kit to Help Your Family Weather the First 72 Hours After a Disaster

Being prepared for an emergency isn't just about staying safe during a storm or a disaster. It's also about how to stay comfortable, clean, fed, and healthy afterwards—when a storm or disaster may have knocked out electricity disrupted your normal life.

09/19/2022

09/13/2022

COVID-19 Vaccines, Booster Doses Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Arlington Fire’s Public Health Unit

AFD'S COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC OPENS THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS BETWEEN 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The Arlington Fire Department is offering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters three times a week at its Public Health Unit, located at 2920 S. Cooper St. No appointments are necessary for the vaccine clinics, which will be held between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesdays,  Thursdays and Fridays.

09/13/2022

Get Free Lunch, Great Health and Wellness Tips and Medical Screenings at the 2022 Aging Well Expo in Arlington

Get Free Lunch, Great Health and Wellness Tips and Medical Screenings at the 2022 Aging Well Expo in Arlington

Editor's Note: This article, originally published Aug. 2, was updated Sept. 8 with additional information about speakers and sponsors.

09/12/2022

Your Arlington Fire Department at the 2022 Careflite Emergency Care Update Conference.

09/11/2022

Members of our Basic Training School and Training Staff participated in a memorial 9/11 stair climb in honor of those lost on September 11, 2001. Thank you AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys for hosting the Arlington Fire Department this morning!

09/10/2022

Arlington Fire Fighters are taking part in the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb today. Each member will climb 110 floors in honor of one of the 343 FDNY members who lost their lives on 9/11/2001.

09/08/2022

Arlington Fire Department will host an information session about our hiring process on September 17, 2022.

Location : 5501 Ron McAndrew Dr.
Arlington TX 76013

Time 1pm – 3pm

09/08/2022

In this week's edition of Throwback Thursday, the photo taken on Nov. 11, 1953, are members of the Arlington Fire Department inspecting the city's new $17,900 pumper fire truck. Funds from the city of Arlington and the Civil Defense Administration went to purchase the fire truck. Pictured left to right, Mike Thompson, Arlington fire chief; Bob Duncan, president of the Arlington Volunteer Fire Department; and J. W. Dunlap, Arlington fire marshal.

[ID: Pictured are Mike Thompson, Arlington fire chief; Bob Duncan, president of the Arlington Volunteer Fire Department, and J. W. Dunlap, Arlington fire marshal, inspecting the fire department's new fire truck on Nov. 11, 1953. Photo from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collections in the UTA Special Collections Department.]

09/07/2022

Siren Test

09/02/2022

Arlington Fire Department’s Basic Training School #39 (Extrication Training).

09/01/2022

Come join our growing team full of unique opportunities and amazing benefits! Arlington Fire Department is now hiring for Fire Inspectors! Inspectors perform city wide inspections and provide life safety to the citizens and businesses of Arlington! This position is fast paced and comes with plenty of opportunity to build your career! Some of those opportunities include providing security with our EOD/K9 team to all NFL/MLB sporting events held in Arlington as well as numerous other large-scale events! No experience necessary! Click the link below for more information and application!

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=14481146&pageId=18769823

08/31/2022

“Action Shots” of the Arlington Fire Department from the month of August.

08/30/2022

Congratulations Lieutenant Robinson on your 22 years of dedicated service. We will miss you and wish you the best on your retirement.

08/29/2022

Arlington Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Firefighter Trainee position. Application will be accepted until October 11, 2022
Click the link to learn more https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/fire/get_involved/employment_recruiting

08/29/2022

Arlington Fire Department will begin accepting applications for the Firefighter Trainee position beginning August 29- October 10, 2022.
For more information visit https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/fire/get_involved/employment_recruiting

08/25/2022

***Update***
Beginning September 1, 2022, The Arlington Fire Department will be offering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters two times a week at its Public Health Unit, located at 2920 S. Cooper St. No appointments are necessary for the vaccine clinics, which will be held between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

08/22/2022

AUGUST 23, 2022 UPDATE: All roads are open.

Originally posted at 11:40 a.m. on August 22.
TRAFFIC ALERT from the City of Arlington Public Works Department. The following intersections are temporarily closed due to high-water:
➡️Silo Road at Diamond Oaks Circle
➡️Webb Ferrell Road at Hanrahan Avenue
➡️Forest Edge Drive at Division Street
➡️Davis Drive at Tucker Boulevard
➡️Calender Road
➡️New York and Arbrook
➡️SE Green Oaks and Collins
➡️Silo Road and Betsy Ross
➡️Lynn Creek

Please avoid the following intersections:
➡️Lovers Lane and Canary Street
➡️Border Street and Collins Street
➡️New York Avenue and Chandler Lane
➡️Arkansas Lane and Matlock Road

Please avoid these areas and do not attempt to drive through standing water. Please call us at 817-459-6550 or email us at [email protected] with any questions.

08/22/2022

Prayers have been answered.. it's raining! We are told so far Arlington streets are passable - BUT Did You Know just💦 6 INCHES of swiftly moving water is all it takes to knock an adult off their feet. 2 FEET of water can wash a car 🚗 away.
Whether driving or walking, any time you come to a flooded road -
⚠️ Turn Around 🚫 Don't Drown!

Plan extra travel time to day and slow down on wet roads.

08/22/2022

The National Weather Service Fort Worth has issued a Flood Watch for Tarrant County until noon today. Flooding by excessive rainfall continues to be possible and may occur in urban and poor-drainage areas. Heavy rainfall could also cause flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers. Never drive through flooded roadways! The Arlington Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become necessary.

08/19/2022

Arlington Fire Department will begin accepting applications for the Firefighter Trainee position beginning August 29- October 10, 2022.
For more information visit https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/fire/get_involved/employment_recruiting

08/18/2022

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are again expected across parts of North and Central Texas today with the focus more in Central Texas this afternoon. The Arlington Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation.

08/16/2022

AFD Recruitment Video Part 2

Have you ever thought of becoming a Firefighter? Watch Cynthia Lemus with City of Arlington, TX - City Hall train as a Firefighter. The Arlington Fire Department will begin accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Trainee from August 29-October 10, 2022.
For more information visit https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/fire/get_involved/employment_recruiting?fbclid=IwAR3yld3y2eyhjj5oSTpwOW6r7CQ6MzkM5ef5bkxv2kp7QtW3eHDFZS0iLzI

08/16/2022

Video de Reclutamiento Parte 2

¿Alguna vez has pensado en convertirte en bombero? Mira a Cynthia Lemus con City of Arlington, TX - City Hall entrenándose como bombero. El Departamento de Bomberos de Arlington comenzará a aceptar solicitudes para el puesto de aprendiz de bombero a partir del 29 de agosto hasta el 10 de octubre del 2022. Para obtener más información, visite https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/fire/get_involved/employment_recruiting?fbclid=IwAR3yld3y2eyhjj5oSTpwOW6r7CQ6MzkM5ef5bkxv2kp7QtW3eHDFZS0iLzI

08/15/2022

Arlington Fire Department will begin accepting applications for the Firefighter Trainee position beginning August 29- October 10, 2022.
For more information visit https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/fire/get_involved/employment_recruiting

08/11/2022

Arlington Police Department saw our Firefighter Trainees from BTS (Basic Training School) #39 during their morning run and complimented the discipline the group displayed. Keep up the good work BTS #39.

08/09/2022

AFD Bombero: Luis Guia

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¡Estamos contratando!
Descubre los inicios del bombero Luis Guía en el Departamento de Bomberos de Arlington. La siguiente semana publicaremos la segunda parte de este video en donde explicamos el proceso de entrenamiento.
Visite arlingtontx.gov/fire para más información.

08/09/2022

AFD Firefighter: Luis Guia

Do you have what it takes? We’re hiring! Find out how Luis Guia became an Arlington Firefighter. Stay tuned, part 2 of the process (Firefighter Training) will be released next week…
Visit arlingtontx.gov/fire for more information.

08/03/2022

Ask Arlington: Aging Well Expo

Ask Arlington: Aging Well Expo

08/03/2022

Siren Test

08/02/2022

FY2023 Budget in Action

FY2023 Budget in Action

08/02/2022

Breezy and hot conditions continue today with many areas seeing highs exceeding the century mark for many areas. Breezy S winds and the hot temps will result in elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon. Remember to follow heat and fire safety rules!

08/01/2022

“Action Shots” of the Arlington Fire Department from the month of July.

07/29/2022

The Arlington Fire Department on the final day of band camp for the Lamar High School Band Seniors of 2023.

07/27/2022

Fire Department – Physical Ability Test – Arlington, TX

For those interested in becoming an Arlington Firefighter, we invite you to view our updated Physical Ability Test video on YouTube. The entrance exam will be conducted in November 2022. ▶️

Please visit arlingtontx.gov/fire and click on the Employment button to learn more about joining the Arlington Fire Department.

07/21/2022

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07/21/2022

Scattered showers and storms are possible today mainly along and north of I-20 during the afternoon with rain chances at 20-40%. The Arlington Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become necessary.

07/20/2022

Scattered showers and storms are possible today and Thursday. The Arlington Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become necessary.

07/19/2022

Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories have been posted for North Texas and parts of Central Texas through Wednesday. The air temperatures will climb to 105 to 110 degrees in the warning area, with heat index values over 105 degrees in the advisory area. Avoid extended time outdoors, stay hydrated, and know the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses.

07/19/2022

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=14481146&pageId=14979778

07/18/2022

Assistant Chief Ingols presented Lieutenant Wesloh, Engineer Darby, Firefighter Stephens, Firefighter Thompson, and Firefighter Eschbach with their Life Saving Awards this afternoon.

07/16/2022

Congratulations to the members of Basic Training School 38 on their graduation!

07/15/2022

07/13/2022

LUCAS Devices

LUCAS Devices

07/11/2022

Ask Arlington: Knowing What to do When Calling 9-1-1

Ask Arlington: Knowing What to do When Calling 9-1-1

07/07/2022

Extreme heat temperatures up to 106 degrees and heat index values up to 112 will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Please practice Heat Safety wherever you are.

07/07/2022

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Tarrant County, including the City of Arlington, until 9pm Sunday.