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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GPD investigates shooting
GPD officers learned that at least two people were shot after a disturbance in the parking lot of the location. One person is deceased.
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...
1-800 Water Damage takes lunch to GFD station
1-800 WATER DAMAGE of NE Dallas and SE Collin Counties dropped off lunch at the Garland Fire Department Station 11 Thursday, Oct. 28. The purpose was to help them celebrate First Responders Day and to thank them for the work they do for the community. First Responders...
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...
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,...
Chief provides COVID-19 update
Fire Chief Mark Lee updated Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council on the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on Garland’s fire department at the April 6 work session. According to the chief, there are: 4 positive cases - one person is in...
GFD seeks firefighter, paramedic recruits
The Garland Fire Department is recruiting candidates interested in a career as a firefighter. Online applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Monday, July 29. Requirements include: At least 18 years of age, but not more than 36 years of age at time of...