What We Do
Fire Suppression
The Irving Fire Department responds to fire emergencies within city limits. Mutual aid agreements with other Dallas County fire departments allows Irving to assist other cities when large or multiple emergencies exceed their capacity. These agreements also provide for assistance to the Irving Fire Department, when needed. The Irving Fire Department has 262 personnel assigned to Suppression Operations.
Hazardous Materials Response
The department has a Hazardous Materials Unit, assigned to Station 8, to respond in the event of a chemical spill or release. Our hazardous materials team consists of two in-service fire companies with two specialty support vehicles. Private contractors are used for the cleanup at the property owner's expense.
High Angle Rescue Team (HART)
Irving's firefighters have been trained in high angle rescue. This service provides rescue to victims trapped in hard to reach areas such as the bottom of holes, on building ledges, train trestles, or window washer platforms. The High Angle Rescue Team is assigned to Station 6.
Swift Water Rescue Team
Texas weather often causes high water conditions in the spring. The three lakes that are located in the city and the Trinity River provide our firefighters with an opportunity to practice water rescue. The Swift Water Rescue Team is assigned to Station 1.
Emergency Medical Response (EMS)
The department staffs seven Mobile Intensive Care Units, MICU, with a minimum of two paramedics. The MICU staff provides treatment and transport for medical emergencies to hospitals in Irving and adjoining cities. All of the fire engines in the city are paramedic fire engines, meaning they are staffed with a minimum of one paramedic. Paramedic fire engines are supplied with all the tools necessary to provide initial emergency care to accident victims. The Irving Fire Department has 96 Paramedic or EMT rated personnel.
Fire Prevention
The Fire Prevention Division of the Irving Fire Department has 14 people assigned to it, including the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal. All 14 are State of Texas Certified Fire Inspectors and Fire Investigators. Seven are Texas Certified Arson Investigators. Fire Prevention staff operate out of the Fire Administration office, the North Inspection office located at Station 11, and at the Public Education Station.
The duties of the Fire Prevention Division include:
- Enforcing the laws of the City of Irving and the State of Texas pertaining to fire prevention and arson
- Conducting Certificate of Occupancy and other inspections to assure compliance with fire and safety codes and ordinances
- Conducting comprehensive educational programs on fire safety and fire prevention in schools, civic clubs, and public and industrial organizations.
- Investigating the cause of fires, determining facts, and gathering evidence of suspicious and suspected arson fires.
- Assisting in the formulation and revision of ordinances, and fire codes.
- Reviewing building plans to assure compliance with life and fire safety requirements.
Training
The Fire Training Academy is located at 2603 Esters Road. The staff at this facility coordinates continuing education as well as new product and refresher training for the Irving Fire Department. The training academy also maintains state-required training records. The Training Academy for the Irving Fire Department has one Captain and one Lieutenant assigned to it.
Fire Communications
The Irving Fire Department has a state of the art fire alarm office. Irving has been a part of 911 since the early 1980's. A computer aided dispatch system was installed in 1994 to aid in the timely response to emergency situations. Fire Communications for the Irving Fire Department is done by one Captain, four Lieutenants, eight Fire Equipment Operators, and four Firefighters.
IFD Apparatus
The Irving Fire Department has; 11 front line engines the oldest of which is a 1994 Pierce 1500GPM pumper, 4 front line trucks the oldest of which is a 1989 Pierce 75 ft Aerial, 7 Frazier Ambulances all of which are 2005 or newer, one 2005 Brush/Parking Garage unit, one 2005 Haz-Mat truck, one Decon Trailer, one Mass Casualty Trailer, one Boat, 2 Battalion Chief Suburbans, plus various support vehicles.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
The Irving Fire Department provides free blood pressure screenings at fire stations throughout the city. If you are not familiar with the location of the fire station nearest you call 972.721.2755 for directions. Your health is very important, do not wait for an emergency to call on your fire department.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Your Irving Fire Department has placed new Thermal Imaging Cameras into service on all front line fire apparatus. These instruments allow the firefighters to:
- make faster searches for victims in structures
- find hidden fires in walls
- find hot appliances
- conduct search and rescue in wooden areas or water
The cameras are readily available on each unit and are taken in on all structure fires to search for victims.
Property Room
The Irving Fire Department Property Room is located at Fire Administration and is operated by a Property Coordinator and a Property Technician. They supply the department will all neccessary items to operate on a daily basis.
What is 911?
9-1-1 is the number to call when you need help in an emergency. Call 9-1-1 when you need police, firefighters or an ambulance. After you call, stay calm and speak slowly and clearly. Tell the dispatcher what is wrong and do not hang up until you are told to.
Did you know:
- A call to 9-1-1 should always be a call for help.
- A call to 9-1-1 from a "pay phone" is free.
When should I call 9-1-1?
- To get help for someone who is hurt.
- If you see someone hurting someone else.If you smell smoke or see a fire.
- If you see someone taking something that belongs to someone else.
Do you know when NOT to call 9-1-1?
- Never call 9-1-1 as a joke.
- Never call 9-1-1 to ask for information.
- Never call 9-1-1 just to see if it works.
This information was provided by the National Emergency Number Association and the Texas Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications© 1995 Texas Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications
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