Dallas Fire Rescue Sesquicentennial is being celebrated today from 9:00AM until noon. The Dallas Fire Museum will be hosting the event in Fair Park with the Fire Chief and others.
Dallas Fire Rescue was first named the Dallas Fire Department. The department, like most, was a fire suppression service then more than now. Currently, it’s primary focus is prehospital emergency medical transport.
The department also incorporates the all-hazards model meaning it provides many more services.
Those include hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and inspections and investigations.
Dallas Fire Rescue Sesquicentennial Celebrates History
In 2022, Dallas Fire Rescue has 2,000 members and operates fifty-eight fire stations. A fifty-ninth is being readied.
Dallas Fire Rescue covers 385 square miles. They provide service to over 1.3 million residents.
Dallas Fire’s Sesquicentennial website, www.dfr150.com for more information.
Apparel and souvenirs are for sale with proceeds supporting the Dallas Firefighters’ Museum.
Sesquicentennial Reminds Of Dangers Of Fireworks
Dallas Fire Rescue has also reminded the public of the dangers and potential criminal liability of using fireworks.
Dallas Fire Rescue is warning citizens of the potential for injury. They are working to keep illegal fireworks off the streets.
Fireworks are illegal in the city limits and up to 5,000 feet outside of them. They are also extremely dangerous, can result in serious bodily injury and significant property loss.