Fire Department

Council is asked to adopt ordinances setting the Fire Department's civil service staffing levels and salaries effective October 1, 2026, in line with the FY2027 budget and the new collective bargaining agreement. The staffing changes include a net of 2 added offset positions (Lieutenant and Captain), a reduction of 6 Lead Paramedics and 3 Telecommunicators, and an addition of 9 EMTs.

…dopt Ordinances Prescribing Civil Services Staffing Levels and Salaries for the Fire Department Effective October 1, 2026 Recommendation It is recommended that the City Counci…

Appropriates private Fire Department donations in the Special Donations Life to Date Fund to support fire services, smoke detectors, fire stations, operations, and community risk reduction.

…nations project (City Project No. S00177) for the purpose of supporting various Fire Department services. Discussion The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C)…

City Council will hold a work session on the recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including staffing, fees, departmental reductions, tax benchmarking, utility infrastructure and long-term forecasts.

City Council to continue budget discussions in Aug. 18 work session

Authorizes a cooperative agreement with Lighthouse Uniforms Inc., using an interlocal agreement with the City of Amarillo, for Fire Department Class A uniforms and alterations in an amount up to $650,000.00 for the initial term, with four one-year renewal options in the same amount.

…ial Term and Authorize Four One-Year Renewal Options in the Same Amount for the Fire Department Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a…

Authorizes an amendment to cooperative contract CSC No. 64199 with Stryker Sales, LLC for stretchers, power cots, and emergency medical supplies, increasing annual spending authority by $167,500.00 to a new total of $3,775,500.00, funded by a donation from the American Heart Association to the Police Department.

…quipment to increase the annual amount by $167,500.00. On October 27, 2025, the Fire Department executed CSC No. 64199, authorizing an annual amount up to $100,000.00 using Sa…

The City, Police Department and Fire Department remind residents that fireworks are illegal in Fort Worth (with fines up to $2,000) and promote a campaign against stray bullets, while also announcing the free 'Fort Worth's Fourth' community celebration at Panther Island Pavilion.

Fireworks are illegal. Leave the shows to the pros

Authorize a cooperative purchasing agreement with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC through Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract No. HGAC EE11-24 for emergency medical, safety, and rescue equipment for the Fire Department, up to $1,000,000 annually with three one-year renewal options.

…and Authorize Three One-Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for the Fire Department Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a…