Fire Department
Motto & Responsibilities
With the motto of "Others Above Self" the Farmers Branch Fire Department has operated continuously since the City's incorporation in 1946. The Farmers Branch Fire Department is responsible for:
- Building and site plan review
- Commercial fire safety inspections
- Emergency medical services
- Fire and life safety programs
- Fire code enforcement
- Fire investigations
- Fire suppression
- Rescue operations
Report a Fire Hazard
To report a fire in progress, dial 911.
To report a fire hazard, email us or call 972-919-2640. A fire hazard is a situation that has all the conditions to start a fire: fuel, an ignition source and oxygen. It could also be a malfunctioning sprinkler system or a blockage that would keep you or others from safely escaping a fire.
Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 Designation
The Farmers Branch Fire Department is one of 63 Texas Fire Departments and one of 300 National Fire Departments with a Class 1 designation. Effective December 1, 2018.
Heart Safe Community
The Farmers Branch Fire Department is regionally recognized for its efforts toprotect the community from the effects of heart disease and sudden cardiac death by evaluating different aspects of the system as a whole. Recognition requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to review and complete the components of the Heart Safe Community Program. Only 11 agencies, out of over 250, have been awarded.
Organization
The Farmers Branch Fire Department is made up of three divisions: administration, fire operations and fire prevention. The fire department currently maintains on-duty staffing for:
- One Battalion Chief Unit
- One Paramedic Quint
- One Paramedic Truck
- Three Paramedic Ambulances
- Two Paramedic Engines