Dallas Fire-Rescue

06/05/2026

🚒🚨This is the 3rd Life-Saving Award given at Station 32 in the past 5 weeks!! These bubbas are doing an incredible job. In the first case, a woman was in cardiac arrest in a public place. She had no pulse for several minutes. First arriving crews began CPR and other life -saving measures. They were able to regain a pulse and transfer the patient with no problem to doctors at a local hospital.
In these second case, a 60 year old woman had gone into cardiac arrest and her children were performing CPR when DFR crews arrived. They were able to regain a pulse and transfer care to the hospital with no problems. Both women were able to go home to their families neurologically intact!
Great job, 32’s!

06/03/2026

Today, DFR honored Firefighter George W. Hulse Jr., who died in the line of duty on Nov. 16, 1927. A memorial street sign with his name and date of last alarm was placed at the intersection of 9th and Bishop, where he died. Firefighter Hulse and his crew were their way to a fire, when the fire truck collided with a delivery truck. Hulse went to Parkland hospital with a head injury and tragically died the next day. He was 40 years old.

Hulse was a Dallas native. Hulse’s cousin Tony Spradlin, and Spradlin’s son, Brian, were there as the memorial street topper was unveiled. His family took pictures with the crew from Station 15, where Hulse was stationed.

We thank George W. Hulse for his service and sacrifice.

05/29/2026

On Thursday, May 28, at 12:47 p.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) was dispatched to a 911 call for a gas leak at an apartment complex, in the 400 block of E. 9th street. While en route to the location, an explosion occurred and the response was upgraded to a structure fire.
The incident ultimately escalated to a 5-alarm fire response, resulting in approximately 120 firefighters on scene to mitigate the situation. DFR also had to evacuate residents from a neighboring apartment complex to the east and a small house to the west.

After the fire was contained, fire personnel began the process of combing through debris of the collapsed two-story structure to search for trapped residents. The search incorporated the services of DFR’s and the Dallas Police Department’s Drone Teams as well as K-9 Services, but it eventually transitioned from search to recovery mode.
At this time, three fatalities have been confirmed.
A total of three (3) people were transported to local hospitals, one in critical condition, the other two with non-life threatening injuries. Two other people self-transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The city is providing hotels and support for displaced residents.

Please keep the families affected and our first responders in your thoughts and prayers.

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

We are proud to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country on this Memorial Day. Thank you and we will never forget.

05/22/2026

🚨🚒Life Saving Award Alert 🚨 🚒

On March 6, 2026, paramedics arrived to find a 62 year old man in cardiac arrest. After 16 minutes of CPR and other life-saving measures, paramedics were able to regain a pulse. The patient was transported to the hospital and later walked out neurologically intact.

We also set a record today! Jake Rathbone is the youngest DFR member to receive the Life Saving Award and it happens to be his birthday. Chief Ball and Station 32 sang happy birthday to him. Congratulations and great job, bubbas!

RE32
Juan Briones
Dylan Campbell

EN32
Steven Sidereas
David Jones
Jacob Burton
Jake Rathbone

783
Michael Chinchilla

05/19/2026

DFR responded to a home on the 4000 block of Hall showing heavy smoke from the garage of a 2-story apartment complex. First arriving crews pulled a rapid attack while another crew was cutting a hole on the roof for vertical ventilation. Firefighters knocked down the garage before heading upstairs to get into the attic. No one was injured. Great job by all the crews that responded 👏👏👏
EN11, TR11, EN47, EN01, TR03, EN27, TR18, BC03, BC01

05/18/2026

Great job by all the companies who help to rescue Violet the dog after she became trapped in a cistern, in Northwest Dallas, on May 15.

05/16/2026

🚒🔥Today, Dallas Fire-Rescue proudly recognizes the members of Engine 8 and Battalion 3C for receiving an Outstanding Unit Citation, along with Fire-Rescue Officers Dustin McCrory and Trevor Walsh, who were each awarded the Fireground Excellence Award for their lifesaving actions during a structure fire on February 14, 2026.

Engine 8 and Battalion 3C responded to a two-story apartment fire on Annex Avenue and arrived to find heavy smoke showing and a civilian trapped at a second-floor window. Under the direction of Acting Battalion Chief Kevin Carlin, Engine 8 quickly shifted into rescue mode.

Fire-Rescue Officer Dustin McCrory positioned and stabilized a 24-foot extension ladder while Fire-Rescue Officer Trevor Walsh climbed through worsening heat and smoke to reach the victim at the window. Working together under intense conditions, they removed the civilian from immediate danger and transferred the victim to Rescue 8 for care.

Please join us in congratulating:
Engine 8
Driver Engineer Johnny Sanchez
Fire-Rescue Officer Dustin McCrory
Fire-Rescue Officer Cade Hamilton
Fire-Rescue Officer Trevor Walsh
Battalion 3C
Acting Battalion Chief Kevin Carlin
Driver Engineer Scott Phillips

Their teamwork, discipline, and commitment to life safety reflect the highest standards of Dallas Fire-Rescue.

Congratulations to all of these members on this well-earned recognition.

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