News Flash

Spring Weather Changes

Spring brings sunny days but also brings storms and rain. The Irving Fire Department would like everyone to be prepared for this unpredictable SPRING WEATHER. Please plan ahead and have the following items on hand for unexpected thunderstorms, lightning, ...

Spring Cleaning Safety

***According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there are about 31 million emergency department visits for unintentional injuries in the U.S. These injuries result in over 130,000 deaths per year -- many resulting from the kinds of activities c...

Construction Plans Heat Up on Fire Station No. 4

The Irving Fire Department is getting closer to breaking ground on the new energy-efficient and environmentally friendly Fire Station No. 4. The city is in the process of looking for a contractor, and construction is expected to begin in May.

The station w...

Outdoor Sports Safety

***According to Safe Kids USA, each year, 2.6 million children ages 19 and under receive medical treatment for sports and recreation injuries.***

Please keep these safety tips in mind to keep children safe when playing a sport or participating in any type ...

Don't Die of Doubt

Calling 911 at the first sign of a heart attack could save a life by reducing time to treatment. The Irving Fire Department in partnership with the American Heart Association (Southwest) want to spread the word about the need to call 911 immediately at th...

Fire Extinguishers

The Irving Fire Department wants everyone to have and know how to use FIRE EXTINGUISHERS at home and at your business.

Please remember to only use a fire extinguisher when:

• The fire is confined to a small area
• The fire is not growing
• Everyone has exited the b...

What is CPR?

According to the American Heart Association, in one year alone, 475,000 Americans die from a cardiac arrest, but statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. That is why the Irving Fire Department wants everyone to know what C...

Winter Slips and Falls

Be careful when stepping outside your home and consider the following tips to eliminate or minimize the hazards of SLIPS and/or FALLS when there is ice or snow:

• Wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice. Avoid high heels and shoes without t...