City of Rockwall


 
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Fire Prevention-Education
The Rockwall Fire Department visited Rockwall Independent School District elementary schools in October to promote Risk Watch, a Safety and Fire Prevention program.  more....

Mission Statement
The Vision of the Rockwall Fire Department is to provide a highly professional fire department through the utilization of volunteer members supplemented by a limited paid and administrative staff.

The Goals of the Rockwall Fire Department are to provide
  Expedient response times
  Reliable, professionally-trained, dedicated personnel
  The lowest possible fire loss
  The lowest insurance rating possible
  Quality service equal to a fully-paid fire department

The Mission of the Rockwall Fire Department is to serve, protect and educate the citizens of our community in an effort to minimize the loss of life and property resulting from fire or other disasters.

The Values & Guiding Principals of the Rockwall Fire Department are:
  Integrity - Fair and Honest beyond reproach
  Professionalism - reliable, highly-trained
  Customer Focused - dedicated to serve and protect
  Innovative - forward looking; creatively using available resources, methodologies and technologies to protect life and property of the citizens
  Respected - recognized for the services we provide to the community and the values we uphold

Message from the Fire Chief

Fire Department By-Laws
Fire Department Constitution

Amendment to the Constitution

Fire Fighter


Benny Gracy Memorial Fire Station # 1
This station was built in 1984 and later named for Chief Benny Gracy who died April 28, 1985 in the line of duty, while attempting to rescue four citizens from floodwater. Administrative offices are located at this station.
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Rockwall Fire Station #2
This station opened January 2, 2002 and was dedicated to Thomas H. Nalls who retired from the department with 41 years of service, including years as Chief, Captain and Firefighter. Funding for this station was provided by a 1997 bond election.
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Rockwall Fire Station #3
This station opened October 24, 2009 and was dedicated to Early Bennett (Benny) Shaw. Funding
for this station was provided by the 2004-05 Bond Election.
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Rockwall Fire Station #4
This station opened October 24, 2009 and was dedicated to Paul Craig Merritt, Sr. Funding for this station was provided by the 2004-05 Bond Election.
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Contacts
Please contact us at the e-mail addresses listed on our contact page, or call our main number at station #1,
(972)771-7770.


 

Volunteer Page




Cooking Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Holiday Fire Safety
Fireplaces and Home Safety
Smoke Alarms - What You Need to Know
Home Fire
Sprinklers
Fire Safety Lasts a Lifetime
Home Heating Fire Safety - Check your hotspots!
KnoWhat2Do!
Emergency Preparedness Program
In case of emergency, KnoWhat2Do! We face many potential hazards here in North Central Texas, and there are many skilled and caring emergency professionals ready to help if and when disaster strikes. But you are your own best protection. The KnoWhat2Do Web site, developed through the collaboration of our North Central Texas regional governments, will teach you how to Think, Prepare and Act to protect your personal safety and the safety of those around you.  To educate yourself on how you can be prepared to handle a disaster, visit www.knowhat2do.com for more information.

Department Links
Fire Department Apparatus
Fire Department History
Fire Department Operations
Fire Department Public Education

Insurance Services Offices
2006 IFC Amendments

Fireworks and Open Burning Ordinance
Common Violations
Private Fire Extinquisher Companies
Sprinkler Companies
Fire Alarm Companies
Private Cleanup & Restoration Companies
Sources for Addressing Letters & Numbers
Source for Lock Boxes/Rapid Entry System - www.KNOXBOX.com

Emergency Lighting Exit Sign Testing

Alarm Permit Application
Home and business owners can register their security or fire alarm by visiting the following link:
Alarm Registration

Registration forms are available at City Hall, located at 385 S. Goliad, or the Rockwall Police Department, located at 205 W. Rusk.  

Alarm Ordinance
Hazardous Materials Forms

Fire Marshal’s Office Policies and Guidelines-2009
Fire Flow Worksheet (requires Microsoft Excel)
Water Flow Test Report (requires Microsoft Excel)



CERT Public Education

CERT Brochure

 

 
         
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