Grand Prairie Fire

Dedicated to promote public safety and improve and protect the quality of life for the citizens, friends, and businesses of Grand Prairie, Texas.

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GPFD's 2022 Community Report is now available! The report includes information on GPFD's statistical data, department assets, training, and more. To view the full report, visit https://t.co/F4vw8AsUY6.

2022 Community Report Summary Video:
https://t.co/NR3tvdQIKJ

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Stay tuned for details about our open house coming mid-October!

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Fire Station 11 is now officially open!🚒🏠

We are proud to announce the official opening of our new fire station. Station 11, located at 11005 Davis Drive, marks a major milestone in our mission of protecting lives and property across our growing community.

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GPFD firefighters named the 2025 Paramedics of the Year by Methodist Mansfield Medical Center!

Lieutenant Dudley, Firefighter/Paramedic Nichols, and Firefighter/Paramedic Burch were recognized for their exceptional care of a trauma patient during a call in January of this year.

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The station proudly features the school’s mascot in its logo. Thank you to the residents of Grand Prairie and City leadership who support our firefighters and allow for new and improved stations like this to be possible.

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Station 6 has officially reopened and is now in service! 🚒 Crews moved into the new station earlier this week and are proud to serve their district from their new home.

Since 1974, Station 6 has been located in the neighborhood just north of South Grand Prairie High School.

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�� Attention drivers! Due to important floodgate construction, both northbound and southbound lanes of Carrier Parkway will temporarily close between Dickey Road and W. Phillips Court on Thursday, February 20.
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
Smoke alarms work
and sprinklers do too
Grand Prairie, GPFD’s heart is on fire
Just for you!

Happy Valentine’s day!🫶🏼

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This morning, Engine 6 stopped by Lorenzo De Zavala Environmental Science Academy for World Read Aloud Day! After reading, the firefighters answered the students' questions about firefighting and fire safety.

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As you and your family prepare for the incoming weather, make sure to use the 4 P's of winter weather safety!

Sign up to AlertGP: https://t.co/XfqVn9UzdN

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🎉Happy New Year!🎉

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The team provides firefighters with a safe, effective, and efficient way to egress off the fireline in the event of injury or illness that may occur during firefighting operations.

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Last week, GPFD’s Wildland Team showcased our Rapid Extrication Module (REM) at the Texas EMS Conference. The REM is part of the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force, which is a pre-staged rescue team that is assigned to a wildland fire.

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Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips:
🦃Make sure your smoke alarms/detectors are working.
🦃Never leave children unattended.
🦃Have a working fire extinguisher nearby.
🦃 Don't overload power outlets.
🦃Keep flammable objects away from hot surfaces.
🦃Never leave food unattended!

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From our GPFD family to yours, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! ❤

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(2/2) Remember to slow down or move over when you see flashing lights or roadside workers. It’s not just the law – it saves lives.

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(1/2) SLOW DOWN/MOVE OVER
A message from Chief Fite on the importance of the Blocker Program and a recent incident where a driver struck the tail of Scorpion 3 on Highway I-30. Thankfully, the Scorpion tail absorbed the impact protecting the crew and the driver of the vehicle.

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Throughout this semester, Grand Prairie Fire Department’s, Firefighter Brad, led a fire prevention training for all elementary students in Grand Prairie ISD. Thank you for educating GPISD students on fire safety and prevention. #GPISDFirePrevention #WeAreGPISD @GPTXFire

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At approximately 7:56 a.m., GPFD responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of College St. On arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke and fire, initiating a fast attack. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Some of her favorite things to do are:

🐾 Supervising the new recruits
🐾 Lay on people’s feet
🐾 Give people “Xena hugs” (leaning her whole body weight onto people)
🐾 Eat
🐾 Sleep

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Happy #NationalDogDay from GPFD’s therapy dog, Xena!🐶🐾 Xena provides comfort and support to not only our firefighters, but also our neighboring first responders.