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Dallas Fire-Rescue, Dallas, TX (2025)

08/20/2025

It’s not often our firefighters get to see the outcome of their work. In this case, Dr. Kate Krause was on the verge of bleeding out, 2 months postpartum, when she called 911. DFR arrived within minutes and called an EMS Supervisor to administer a life-saving blood transfusion before arriving at the hospital. This blood transfusion was made possible due to DFR’s blood program, which enables EMS Supervisors to transfuse blood to patients with significant blood loss.

The DFR members were given Special Recognition by and Dallas City Council for their exceptional care.

*Listen to Dr. Krause’s story on the last slide! *

Great job Rescue 11, Engine 11 and 786!

Pictured:
1: Dr. Kraus hugging Fire Rescue Officer Marcus Toop
2: Dr. Krause telling her story to City Manager Tolbert, Mayor Johnson, and the City Council
3: (left to right) FRO Marcus Toop, Lt. Josh Mihalyi, DE Justin Lovvorn
4: City Manager Kimberly Bizor-Tolbert and Mayor Eric Johnson
5: Medical Director Dr. Marshall Isaacs
6: Group pic with city council
7: **video** Dr. Krause telling her story

07/08/2025

Dallas Fire-Rescue is proud to answer the call for help following the devastating floods in Central. Teams of DFR members have been deployed to the area to help with various assignments including water rescue, search and rescue, medical support, aerial rescue support, and backfill for 911 operations in the area.

We are heartbroken by the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. Our thoughts prayers are with all those affected by this tragic event.

06/23/2025

It is with deep sadness, that after two days of search efforts using every possible resource, the body of Dallas Fire-Rescue member, Juan Omar Chaidez, has been recovered from Lavon Lake. Chaidez’s body surfaced this morning just before 7 a.m. near Bratonia Park, where the search had taken place.

Officer Chaidez was a valued member of the department, and selflessly served the residents of the City of Dallas - City Hall for over 6 years. Chaidez’ crew was able to pay their respects by escorting his body to the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office. The department is currently focusing its attention on Officer Chaidez’ family, and well as the DFR family, through the provision of any and all resources available to help process this tragedy.

DFR would like to extend its profound thanks to the multiple agencies who worked tirelessly alongside us to help find Officer Chaidez, including Wylie Fire Rescue, Lucas Fire Department, Princeton Fire Department, Texas, Collin County Sheriff's Office McKinney, Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife and the office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters , and Texas Department of Public Safety .Each entity went above and beyond during the search, and we are deeply grateful for their support.

Please keep us in your thoughts.

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05/16/2025

Congratulations to the 38 newest members of the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department from recruit classes 381 & 382!

Don't let this be just the end of training, but instead, the beginning of a career which you will soon come to realize is your calling! Let the sacrifices and commitments you've made to get to this point, be the foundation on which you approach every step going forward.

Be thankful to your families and loved ones who have sacrificed their time with you in order to allow you to focus on your studies. That has been, and will continue to be, part of the driving force which will move you forward each shift.

Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support and arranged for such a memorable ceremony! Cara Mendelsohn for Dallas City Council 12 Gay Donnell Willis Dallas City Council D13 Moody Performance Hall and many more!

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04/21/2025

Dispatchers are not only the vital first point of contact for the public during emergencies, but also provide real-time information to responding crews.

They are the initial lifeline to callers and often provide life-saving guidance through the phone. That’s exactly what FRO Dewayne Atkins and FRO Kristin McKinney did on 3/10/25 when a frantic caller was trapped inside a smoke-filled, burning home. Atkins stayed on the phone with the caller for several minutes, determining the caller was in the back bedroom by the driveway. Dispatcher Atkins calmly instructed the caller to stay low, move toward a window and tap on the wall to help guide responding firefighters.

Dispatcher Atkins relayed this information to Dispatcher McKinney, who provided first-in crews with clear, timely updates on the callers likely location. Thanks to their communication, first responders executed a successful rescue within 6 min and 45 seconds into the call. Atkins remained on the line another 4 minutes to reassure the caller and confirming she received care.

For their calm demeanor, swift actions and commitment to public safety, Dispatcher Atkins and Dispatcher McKinney are recognized with this Commendation for Exceptional Performance. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

Their teamwork was instrumental in saving a life, and they are commended for a job well done. We are proud to salute these members of DFR for their dedication to duty and their exceptional service to the resident of Dallas!

Way to go!! 👏🚒🔥

04/10/2025

🚨Congratulations to Justin Ball who has been selected as Chief of the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department 🚨

Chief Ball joined the department in 1997 and has advanced through the ranks - from firefighter paramedic to Field Deputy Chief, Executive Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, and ultimately Executive Assistant Chief of Operations.

As Assistant Chief, he was the incident commander when an EF-3 hit Dallas in October of 2019. He led the search and rescue efforts of 904 buildings.

Chief Ball has led the department through various large scale emergencies and incidents in Dallas throughout his career.

Congratulations Chief Ball!

04/10/2025

Thank you to the Prestonwood Rotary Club for honoring the members of Dallas Fire-Rescue at yesterday's First Responder Appreciation Luncheon.

During the event Driver Engineer/Command Technician, Kevin Middleton, Driver Engineer/Paramedic, Lewis Zak and Section Chief, Joel Ralston were recognized for their contributions in keeping the men and women of the Department and the residents of the City of Dallas - City Hall safe.

Thank you to everyone who worked to make it a fun event, thanks to everyone who came out to show their support and thank you to Cafe de France for hosting and providing the delicious meals! We are organizations built from the same foundation of , and your continued thoughtfulness and generosity means more than you know! We look forward to next year and many more going forward!

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03/27/2025

Give this man his props!! 👏👏👏

Thanks to and for honoring Fire Rescue Officer Jerromie Jones with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award! It is well deserved.

For 25 years Officer Jones has been serving the people of Dallas with compassion, empathy and a positive spirit. His gift of connecting with people has made him successful even in some of the most challenging situations.

Officer Jones recently pioneered a groundbreaking program that pairs a paramedic with a social worker to address 911 calls that require more than just emergency medical care. Due to the success of the program, it’s been expanded to reach even more people in need. Thank you Officer Jones for your leadership and innovative ideas that help elevate the service we provide to the residents of Dallas!! We appreciate you! 🚒👏👏

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03/25/2025

It is with heavy hearts that Dallas Fire-Rescue reports the recent off-duty passing of Firefighter/Paramedic, Brett Aaron Shipp.

Officer Shipp served the the City of Dallas - City Hall for over 14 years, and will be missed by all of those he came in touch with during those years.

Please keep his family, and the members of this department, in your thoughts and prayers during the search for closure. Brother... Dallas Firefighters Association-Local 58 Dallas Hispanic Firefighters Association Dallas Black Firefighters Association Dallas Fire Fighters Association Auxiliary Dallas Fire-Rescue Recruiting Dallas Fire-Rescue Education Department Dallas Firefighters Museum Box 4 Firebuffs

03/21/2025

🛎️ LET’S ROLL ‘EM! LET’S ROLL ‘EM! 🛎️

We were at 47s giving this crew a Life Saving Award for saving the life of man who went into cardiac arrest on Christmas Eve 2024. The man had no pulse when crews arrived but because of their excellent care, the man came back to life and was talking by the time this crew took the man to the hospital. 🥲 It was literally a Christmas miracle.

As we finished giving the award, the alarm went off and they had to make a run on another call! Keep up the great work bubbas! 👏🚒😎

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Dallas Firefighters Pipes and Drums!

** Did you know? **

Irish heritage plays a significant role in the history and traditions of the American Fire Service after many Irish immigrants took on firefighting roles due to limited opportunities available to them after coming to the United States. They brought their traditions, like bagpipes, into the fire service.
The bagpipes were played at Irish firefighters funeral and have now become a distinguishing feature of a fallen hero’s funeral.

We thank all firefighters for their service and sacrifice and for continuing these long held traditions!

03/08/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!! A salute to the women in the department who are firefighters / paramedics, dispatchers, inspectors, arson investigators, educators, recruiters, community outreach, chiefs, support staff and more. We appreciate you!

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