Dallas Firefighters Association – The Other Side Dallas

DFR Unable To Respond?

The reports of units out of service come shortly after the city reported responding to more incidents over July 4.

Multiple grass fires taxed Dallas Fire Rescue over July 4.

The City of Dallas has a consistent issue enforcing fireworks related nuissance crimes. Year after year Dallas Fire Rescue conducts public safety campaigns on fireworks. Year after year, fireworks are an issue.

Dallas Fire out of service per Dallas Firefighters Association Local 58’s Facebook page. Is this an emergency for Dallas citizens to receive prompt response?

City Council member Cara Mendelsohn noted that in February council was told there were eleven reserve engines.

DFA President McDade responded “that wasn’t true then.”

Dallas Fire has reportedly taken receipt of multiple new engines, but it is unclear their status.

Dallas Fire Out Of Service, Out Of Game?

The comments on city management failure come just weeks after Eric Johnson surrendered to TC Broadnax in a power struggle.

The Dallas Firefighters Association was opposed to Broadnax continuing as City Manager after he repeatedly failed to address their concerns. They were joined by a broad coalition of other organizations.

City staff have not responded to request for comment about delays in responding to city incidents. City management staff have not responded to questions about why engines are not available for calls.

Other Side Dallas will continue to monitor public safety response.