Grand Prairie Fire Department

07/04/2024

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆

07/02/2024

On Friday, firefighters Garcia, Brantley, and Rios were recognized by Medical City Arlington for their excellent care of a STEMI (heart attack) in June.

Immediately upon contact, the firefighters performed an ECG and recognized the heart attack. By alerting the hospital before leaving the patient's house, the hospital's cardiologist and cath lab team were waiting for them as they arrived at the Emergency Room. The patient is now recovering and doing well.

06/28/2024

As you plan your 4th of July celebration, please remember the dangers of fireworks. Fireworks are NOT allowed within the City of Grand Prairie.
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For more information please visit https://www.gptx.org/Celebrate-Safely.

06/27/2024

GPFD helping celebrate the grand opening of Bass Pro Shops in GP! 🎣 The crew got to meet Rangers Captain and Dude Perfect.

06/26/2024

06/25/2024

Stay cool, stay safe! Here are some safety tips from our friends at KnoWhat2Do!

06/20/2024

GPFD has deployed several apparatus and members to South Texas through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) and Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) to assist with Tropical Storm Alberto. Alongside other departments, GPFD is ready to assist our fellow Texans with any response needed.

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth from GPFD!

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day! We hope you have a safe and fun day with your family and loved ones.

06/12/2024

On Sunday night, GPFD responded to a structure fire on the 2500 block of Vega St. On arrival, crews found heavy fire through the roof of a one-story structure and began a fast attack.

The structure sustained heavy damage, but thankfully there were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

06/12/2024

Earlier this month, ArlingtonTx Fire hosted a great forcible entry training for neighboring fire departments! By training with our regional partners, we are able to exchange new training techniques and improve communication between cities.

06/11/2024

GPFD hosted training for the Gone to Texas Fire Forum at the Grand Prairie and Irving Joint Training Center on Saturday. Firefighters from all over Texas took part in hands-on training classes led by HEN Nozzles and FAST Rescue Solutions.

06/10/2024

UPDATE: The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team has recovered the missing swimmer at Joe Pool Lake. The identity of the deceased will be released by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.

06/09/2024

Yesterday, at approximately 5:03 p.m., the Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a possible drowning call at Joe Pool Lake. A witness reported that one adult male was unaccounted for. The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive team initiated a search until dark, and have resumed search operations today.

06/02/2024

GPFD proudly providing EMS for the ICC T20 World Cup at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium! 🏏🚒

05/30/2024

⚠️TURN AROUND. DON'T DROWN.⚠️
As heavy rain continues, be aware of your surroundings while driving.
🚫DO NOT drive or walk into flooded areas.
❗️SLOW DOWN and pay attention to roadways.
⚠️STAY INFORMED by keeping up with weather forecasts and subscribing to AlertGP (www.gptx.org/AlertGP) for FREE severe weather alerts.

05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor all those who gave their lives in service to this great country.

05/26/2024

Take a virtual tour of Squad 5!
https://bit.ly/TrucksOfTheMonth

Grand Prairie FD serves the heart of DFW. Their Walk-In HazMat, which will also serve as a Heavy Rescue, must be to handle incidents on two major interstate highways and an express highway in their city. Take a Virtual Tour ➡️ https://bit.ly/TrucksOfTheMonth

05/25/2024

Prehospital personnel are the first providers of care to patients suffering from cardiac emergencies. A crucial part of patient care is the role of emergency medical services (EMS), often setting the course for the patient's outcome. It is with great pride that we recognize and appreciate the excellent lifesaving work done by our firefighters every day!

For the ninth year in a row, the Grand Prairie Fire Department received the Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold award for following the latest research-based standards for severe heart attacks.

A key component of Mission: Lifeline is the collaboration between prehospital and hospital providers. The AHA recognizes the vital importance EMS providers deliver to the overall success of Mission: Lifeline STEMI Systems of Care. The correct tools and training allow EMS providers to rapidly identify incidences of STEMI, promptly notify the destination center, and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel.

05/23/2024

Yesterday evening, GPFD responded to two structure fires.

At approximately 3:38 p.m., GPFD responded to a structure fire in the 2900 block of Alouette Drive. On arrival, crews found smoke showing from a first floor apartment unit and began a fast attack. No injuries were reported. (Pictured below)

At approximately 5:21 p.m., GPFD crews responded to a structure fire call in the 1600 block of South Forum Drive. On arrival, crews found a vehicle on fire inside an attached garage of an apartment building. The fire was contained with the help of the sprinkler system. Crews then removed the vehicle from the structure to prevent further damage. No injuries were reported.

05/22/2024

First responders help save teenage boy’s life after he collapses at gym May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 marissaalanis   Paramedics Boyd Hansbro and Gabriel Morales had just finished transporting a patient to the hospital on July 7, 2023, when a dispatch call came in just after 1:30 p.m. in Grand Prairie...

05/20/2024

🚑 EMS Week 2024! 🚑

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first National EMS Week! The theme this year is “Honoring our Past. Forging our Future.” EMS-related calls account for 70% of the total incidents that GPFD responds to yearly.

Thank you, Garcia Elementary students, for helping us kick off EMS week with these coloring sheets! 🌟

05/18/2024

During National Police Week, GPFD stood in solidarity with the Grand Prairie Police Department to honor and remember our fallen brothers in blue at the Annual Memorial Service. The sacrifices of our fallen heroes will never be forgotten.

05/17/2024

Yesterday afternoon, GPFD's Truck 7 and BC2 assisted Cedar Hill Fire Department with a structure fire. Under a mutual aid agreement, GPFD extends its response to neighboring cities to assist with incidents.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day! Today, we celebrate the amazing moms in our department and community. 🩷💐

05/08/2024

RETIRED ARSON K9 MOLLY'S LAST CALL

We are sad to share that GPFD's retired Arson K9, Molly, passed away yesterday afternoon from cancer. Molly joined GPFD in 2016, assisting Lieutenant Briggs as an accelerant sniffing K9. During her career, she was integral in helping GPFD and other regional departments arrest arsonists. In 2022, Molly retired and was able to live a full life with her handler, Lieutenant Briggs.

Rest peacefully, dear friend, and thank you for your service. Your paw prints will forever remain imprinted in our hearts.

05/06/2024

At approximately 5:37 p.m., on May 5th, GPFD responded to a report of a possible drowning at Joe Pool Lake. A witness reported that the swimmer was last seen near the swim beach area, where he did not resurface. The Public Safety Dive Team conducted a search and rescue, in which the team located a male in his mid-twenties underwater. The swimmer was then transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The male swimmer was not wearing a life vest. The identity of the deceased will be released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

This is the first drowning at Joe Pool Lake for 2024. As the lake season begins, GPFD strongly encourages the public to wear a life vest or an appropriate personal flotation device near or in the water.

05/03/2024

to GPFD’s training involving multi-company evolutions to refresh key skills used on the fireground. Firefighters rotated through stations that covered ground ladders, hose operations, forcible entry, and fireground physical fitness.

04/29/2024

GPFD hosted a three-day TRANSCAER regional training to enhance firefighters' ability to handle road and rail car incidents. The firefighters reviewed the safety, operations, and hazards they may face when responding to these incidents.

04/23/2024

Don't forget! April 27-29, 2024, is tax-free weekend and is the perfect time to stock up on emergency supplies.

Don't forget! April 27-29, 2024 is tax-free weekend is the perfect time to stock up on emergency supplies. Take advantage of the savings to ensure you have everything you need in case of an emergency. Stay prepared and stay safe! "
https://knowhat2do.com/make-a-plan/emergency-kit/
These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a sales price:
• Less than $3000
• Portable generators.
• Less than $300
• Emergency ladders.
• Hurricane shutters.
• Less than $75
• Axes.
• Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt).
• Can openers - nonelectric.
• Carbon monoxide detectors.
• Coolers and ice chests for food storage – nonelectric.
• Fire extinguishers.
• First aid kits.
• Fuel containers.
• Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits.
• Hatchets.
• Ice products - reusable and artificial.
• Light sources - portable self-powered (including battery operated).
• Examples of items include: candles, flashlights and lanterns.
• Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers.
• Radios - portable self-powered (including battery operated) - includes two-way and weather band radios.
• Smoke detectors.
• Tarps and other plastic sheeting.