In March, the Garland Fire Department saved the life of a 5-month-old using newly purchased equipment. Ambulance 11 arrived on scene
Garland firefighters use LifeVac to save baby
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Toy donations needed!
The Garland community is known for its compassion and its ability to come together to help others. This holiday season, there are many children that will not have a toy under the tree on Christmas morning. Let’s do what Garland residents always do – rally together to...
GFD hiring firefighter recruits
The city of Garland is accepting applications to test for the position of firefighter recruit. Answer the call for a career of public service that is so much more than fighting fires. Starting salary is $63,389 with great health and retirement benefits. MINIMUM...
Help GFD, GFFA make holiday special
Make this holiday special for a child in need. The Garland Fire Fighters Association (GFFA) and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive through Monday, Dec. 20. Toy collection boxes will be available at each of...
Chief Lee reports changes in hospital transports
Fire Chief Mark Lee reported on changes in hospital transports at the Monday, Dec. 6, City Council work session. Concerns had been expressed about the method used to decide the best hospital for patients being transported. Lee explained that when Baylor-Garland was...
NFPA offers fire prevention tips
The NFPA sponsors the observance of Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, which began Oct. 8, 1871. More than 250 people were killed and 100,000 were left homeless. The National Fire Protection Association uses the week to bring attention to the...
GFD earns AHA’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award
For the eighth year in a row, the Garland Fire Department (GFD) has received a Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award from the American Heart Association. This award is for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart...
GFD announces 2020 award winners
The Garland Fire Department’s 2020 "Of the Year" award winners were recognized at a ceremony Aug. 4 at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center. Congratulations to the following award recipients: Friend of the Fire Department: Gary Holcomb – City of Garland Purchasing...
Opportunities to brighten a child’s Christmas
There are still opportunities to donate toys for underserved children in our community. The Garland Fire Department and Hope Clinic are still collecting. Fire Department Toy Drive The Garland Firefighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new,...
City reveals new Fire Station No. 6 site
The city of Garland is excited to announce the future home of the new Fire Station 6! The station will be located on State Highway 190 near the intersection of Campbell Road. The station is the first of three stations which will be replaced as part of the 2019...
GFD earns Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award
The Garland Fire Department (GFD) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. “For the seventh consecutive year,...
Noon Exchange Club spreads good cheer during difficult time
Noon Exchange Club of Garland has been doing its part to help keep spirits up during this difficult time. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on small businesses and first responders, so Saturday, April 18, Noon Exchange Club members Jerry DeFeo, Javier Solis and...