DeSoto Fire Rescue

Established in 1949. 66 personnel are divided among three 24-hour shifts, capable of responding to calls for help for fires, emergency medical services, rescue.

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Time is running out! Deadline to apply for a firefighter/paramedic position is July 22nd.

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The most important reminder we can give you. Please share this with as many people as possible!

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New testing date! Please see the information below and if you know anyone who is serious about becoming a firefighter/paramedic, please share.

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WATCH: Today our Marketing & Communications Coordinator and Community Engagement Manager surprised all of our firefighters over at @desotofd with a gift of gratitude on behalf of the City of DeSoto.

#DeSotoFamily #Weappreciateyou #InternationalFirefightersDay

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TUNE IN ON FACEBOOK LIVE: Head over to the City of DeSoto’s Facebook page!

We have something EXCITING happening at 4pm at the DeSoto Fire Rescue Training Center!!

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CONGRATULATIONS: You’re looking at the 2022 @desotofd Training Center scholarship recipients!!

🎊 TJ Bell
🎊 Sergio Phillips
🎊 David Anthony

Help us wish them a huge congratulations!

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Lester is waiting for adoption!

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Fire Chief Southard stopped by for the official "Grand Opening" of DeSoto’s new "All Abilities Playground" at Ernie Roberts Park. Go by if you get the chance. It is amazing!

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DFR is proud to introduce our new fire chief, Bryan Southard. He grew up in DeSoto Fire Rescue starting as Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer/ Captain/EMS Battalion Chief/Assistant Chief. and and Praying for great things ahead for you, your family and this amazing department!

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DeSoto Fire Rescue will be hiring individuals for firefighter/paramedic positions. Please share with your friends. Exam is scheduled for Saturday, January 22nd. Details below.

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We want to give a shout out to Ryan Callard with PAPA'S BBQ in Duncanville who so kindly donated an entire Thanksgiving meal to Station 263! It was very much appreciated!

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It's already almost that time of year! Please consider donating.

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Automatic aid from Engine 263 and our Battalion Chief over a busy weekend to a structure fire in Cedar Hill. Sister city of Duncanville also responded.

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DeSoto Fire Rescue Captain Craig Kirk participated in the Dallas 9/11 Stair Climb this past weekend honoring the fallen heroes that died as a result of the terroristic attack on September 11, 2001.Captain Kirk climbed in honor of fallen NYC firefighter Daniel Suhr of Engine 216.

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Another uplifting post to share! We are always proud and grateful when our firefighters/paramedics are formally recognized for what they do on a daily basis. Save lives. Medics Cord Langthorn and Manoj Sewal were given a "Care of Excellence Award" by Methodist Central.

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SCHOOL ZONE ENFORCEMENT
The DeSoto PD would like to remind citizens that the school zones for DeSoto I.S.D. will be active Monday, August 16, 2021. Please slow down to the lawful speed when the school zone is activated so that no child is put in unnecessary danger.
Thank you.

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This week before that fire starting going strong, this little heroic pooch woke his human up with a sense that something was wrong. The pup suffered from smoke inhalation but thanks to some oxygen given by our firefighters he seemed to be doing ok. #doggiehero #puppyoftheday

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Fireworks are ILLEGAL in DeSoto. If you are reporting the use of fireworks, please call the non-emergency number which is 972-223-6111. Please do not call 911!