Fort Worth Fire Station 32

08/20/2026

Engine 32🔥

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

FORT WORTH, TX —
The Fort Worth Professional Fire Fighters Association has declared impasse with the City of Fort Worth over critical safety issues, following nine months and 15 bargaining sessions in which the association says the city failed to negotiate in good faith.

Fort Worth is now the second-fastest-growing city in the United States, adding hundreds of thousands of residents in recent years and driving up demand for emergency services. Fire fighters are calling on the city to fund the critical staffing, equipment, retention and recruitment needed to keep the department responding safely and effectively. The city's recent proposals to reduce fire fighter staffing and response would place residents and businesses at risk.

Throughout the process, Local 440's bargaining team has worked to reach an agreement that benefits both the city and its fire fighters. The City’s proposals have repeatedly walked back progress made in prior sessions, including efforts to improve wages, benefits and working conditions.

It has long been the city's practice to balance a poorly managed budget on the backs of its employees, and ultimately, it is the citizens who pay the price.

"Fort Worth is growing. Our fire department must grow with it," said Local 440 President Zac Shaffer. "This is about making sure our fire department has the training, personnel and resources to protect America's second-fastest-growing city. We have been committed to working with city management to reach a fair agreement, but the city manager needs to sharpen his pencil and make choices that support the men and women who protect this city, and that ensure every family gets the emergency response they deserve when they call for help."

"Every time Fort Worth loses an experienced fire fighter to another department, our community loses valuable experience, and taxpayers lose the investment they made in recruiting and training that individual," Shaffer said. "Fort Worth should be a destination for professional fire fighters, not a steppingstone to another city."

"We will not stand for choices that reduce response to the residents and businesses of Fort Worth. Our bargaining team remains ready to return to the table the moment the city is prepared to negotiate with the same good faith our members have shown throughout this process."

The Fort Worth Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 440, represents the professional fire fighters and paramedics of the Fort Worth Fire Department. Local 440 is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of Fort Worth's fire fighters and the residents and businesses they serve.

07/05/2026

Happy 4th from Station32 🎇🎇🎇

06/10/2026

04/13/2026

The Fort Worth Fire Department hosted its 2nd Annual Sensory-Friendly “Touch a Truck” event at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex in recognition of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month. The event reached capacity within 36 hours, with attendance limited to ensure a supportive, sensory-friendly environment.

Families enjoyed hands-on interaction with a variety of vehicles and first responders, along with access to valuable community resources. We’re grateful to all departments, businesses, and vendors who made this event possible.

Station 32 was proud to be part of such a meaningful experience, and we look forward to its continued success.

04/08/2026

Dive Training!!! 🦈🤿