Fort Worth Fire Department
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September 2026
Announcement of a ceremony at Fort Worth City Hall on Sept. 11 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, featuring remarks from the mayor and sheriff, color guards, and first responder apparatus.
A quarter-century on, Fort Worth remembers Sept. 11
August 2026
James Horton was appointed interim fire chief following Interim Chief Raymond Hill's upcoming retirement, while the City conducts a nationwide search for a permanent chief. Horton previously helped lead expanded emergency medical services, staffing growth, and fire-station bond planning.
James Horton named Fort Worth’s interim fire chief
Adopts an appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund by up to $10,000,000, subject to receipt of funds, for the Fire Department's participation in Texas Task Force 1, the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, and the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force. Of that amount, $4,000,000 records year-to-date deployment expenditures and reimbursement revenue.
…or future deployment expenditures and corresponding reimbursements. The City of Fort Worth Fire Department participates in three primary state and federal emergency response systems: Tex…
Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill announced his retirement effective Sept. 1 after more than 30 years with the Fort Worth Fire Department, including leading the department's transition to a fire-based EMS system that reduced average response times from 12.5 to about 8.5 minutes.
Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill announces retirement
June 2026
The City is launching a public awareness campaign around July Fourth to curb stray bullet incidents from illegal gunfire and reminds residents that fireworks are illegal in Fort Worth and can result in fines up to $2,000.
Stray bullet incidents and fireworks carry a hefty fine
Informal report on coordinated Police and Fire Department enforcement, emergency response, and public messaging regarding illegal fireworks and gunfire, particularly around July 4. It describes increased calls and incidents and summarizes applicable penalties.
…pdate on the coordinated efforts of the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) and Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) to manage and communicate efforts related to illegal fireworks and gunfi…
The Fort Worth Fire Department graduated its historic 100th Fire Recruit Class and its first-ever standalone EMS Recruit Class on June 12, swearing in 42 firefighters and 36 EMS professionals. The dual graduation marks the first single-role EMS class in FWFD's 155-year history, following the integration of MedStar into the department.
Fire Department celebrates historic graduation for training academy
April 2026
Approves allocation of up to $648,136.56 in Texas Opioid Settlement Funds to the Fire Department, Homeless Strategies Division, and Neighborhood Services Department, and authorizes use of up to $75,000 in interest earnings on those funds.
(ALL) Approve the Allocation of Texas Opioid Settlement Funds in the Amount Up to $648,136.56 to the City of Fort Worth Fire Department, the City of Fort Worth Homeless Strategies Division, and the Ci
Approves allocation of up to $648,136.56 in Texas Opioid Settlement Funds to the Fire Department, Homeless Strategies Division, and Neighborhood Services Department, and authorizes use of up to $75,000 in interest earnings on those funds.
(ALL) Approve the Allocation of Texas Opioid Settlement Funds in the Amount Up to $648,136.56 to the City of Fort Worth Fire Department, the City of Fort Worth Homeless Strategies Division, and the Ci
The Fort Worth Water Department is encouraging water utility customers to schedule no-cost SmartIrrigation Assessments to ensure irrigation systems operate efficiently and comply with the City's twice-per-week, time-restricted outdoor watering ordinance. Mid-season problems such as misaligned sprinkler heads, leaks, and incorrect controller settings can result in water waste and ordinance violations.
Mid-season irrigation check: Stay on schedule and reduce water waste