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FIRE STATION (Map It!)
6232 Highway 78
Sachse, TX  75048
911 Emergency
On Call 24 Hours/Day - 7 Days/Week

Fire Administration Office, City Hall

5560 Highway 78

972-495-0975, ext 48
dkendrick@cityofsachse.com


MISSION STATEMENT

The Fire Department provides fire, rescue, medical services, and prevention programs in a highly professional, responsive manner to protect the lives and property of those in the community.

 

CODE ENFORCEMENT A FUNCTION OF FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE

If you need to report a problem or violation of City ordinance or code violation, please send an email to Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Aldredge at jaldredge@cityofsachse.com.  Jeff will investigate the violation and take the appropriate action. 


FIRE RECRUITS GRADUATE FROM THE ACADEMY

 
Sachse Fire Department new hires completed their training at the Garland Fire Academy.  A graduation ceremony was held on May 1st where the rookies received their pins and took the oath to serve and protect.  Sachse recruits are front row, second from left, Ryan Cortez and fifth from left, Chris Hall; back row, second from left, Chris Millar, third from left, Kyle Potraza, and ninth from left, Aaron Wallace.

   
Fire Chief Doug Kendrick presents Chris Hall, Kyle Potraza and Aaron Wallace with their pins
and certificates during the graduation ceremony May 1st.

 

FIREFIGHTER KRIZAN RECEIVES SERVICE AWARD


Firefighter Jody Krizan received his five-year service award during the April 7, 2008 City Council meeting.  Thanking Mr. Krizan for his years of service include, from left, Fire Chief Doug Kendrick, Mayor Mike Felix and City Manager Allen Barnes.


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Sachse Fire Department offers a variety of emergency and non-emergency services.  Emergency services include fire suppression, advanced life support, medical treatment and patient transportation, specialized rescue operations, hazardous material incident mitigation and response to weather-related emergencies.  Primary non-emergency services include fire prevention inspections, public fire safety education programs, public CPR classes and support of community events.

Click here to read the minimum requirements for employment with the Sachse Fire Department.


ROOKIES PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING AT FIRE ACADEMY

 

 
Training at the Garland Fire Department Training Facility, Sachse Fire Department rookies learn about the tools needed to fight fires, how to hook the hose to fire hydrants, and the method for entering a burning building.


SACHSE FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS FOR 2007

Sachse Fire Rescue held its annual awards dinner in December and honored those recognized as "the best" for 2007. 

Awards were presented to the following individuals:

Officer of the Year - Chris Mougia
Firefighter of the Year - Scott Potter
EMS Provider of the Year - Chris Hall
Rookie of the Year - Brandon Slone

Firefighters receiving five-year service awards this year were Brian Belcher, Kenneth Carpenter, Robert Knappage, Jeremy Lewis, James Marple, Chris Mougia and Rene Salinas, Jr.

Congratulations guys and keep up the good work.  We appreciate all you do for Sachse.


A RARE SIGHT IN TEXAS


      
        


ISO RATING: 
3
(Insurance Services Organization)

EQUIPMENT:  

The Fire Department vehicle fleet has expanded to meet the growing needs of the citizens of Sachse. The vehicle equipment includes a booster truck, 2 ambulances, a fire support vehicle, a rescue truck, fire engine 2, fire engine 3, a fire command vehicle, the fire chief's vehicle and the aerial/snorkel engine.  

CODE ENFORCEMENT:

The Fire Chief's office is responsible for code enforcement of certain areas of the City of Sachse Code Book such as high grass, open burning violations, bulk/trash violations, etc.  Check out the Enforcement page under Community Development, or call the Fire Chief at 972-675-1633, ext. 48.

HISTORY OF THE SACHSE FIRE DEPARTMENT:

On December 1, 1986, the City Council of the City of Sachse passed Ordinance No. 529 adopting a Uniform Fire Code.  On May 4, 1987, the Sachse City Council approved Ordinance No. 578 amending Ordinance No. 529 and outlining the selection of a Fire Chief.  Mr. Joe Stone served as the first Fire Chief of Sachse.  According to Ordinance No. 578, this position would be appointed annually.  Soon after establishment of the Ordinance, the Bylaws were written naming the organization the Sachse Volunteer Fire Department, outlining officer positions, and addressing requirements for membership.

In October 1981, the Sachse Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) purchased a 1981 Ford F800 fire truck, type 2 x 4, 750 gallon water capacity with a 2 stage centrifugal pump and all attached equipment for $52,500.

Since October 1983, the SVFD has provided fire protection to unincorporated areas of Dallas County.  On July 7, 1986, the SVFD also entered in to a Mutual Aid Agreement to serve areas of Dallas County.

Jack Yates became Sachse’s second fire chief and began serving in this capacity in 1987.

Through a bond election in 1988, the SVFD purchased a 1988 Triple Combination 1250 GPM Custom Fire Engine.  A bond election held in 1991 approved SVFD purchasing a Class A Hurricane 4-door all aluminum cab, 1250 GPM pumper truck with a 750 gallon booster tank and all related equipment.

In April 1993, the SVFD entered in to an Automatic Assistance Agreement with the City of Rowlett.

In 1994, Doug Kendrick is selected by the members of the department as the third Fire Chief in SVFD’s history.  Also in 1994, SVFD entered in to an ALS First Responder Services Agreement with Methodist Hospital of Dallas.

In October 1998, a Standard Operating Procedure was approved establishing policies and guidelines for compensation of $5.00 per run to firefighters who responded to emergencies for the City of Sachse.  In October 1999, the position of Fire Chief became a paid position.  Chief Kendrick applied for the job and was selected as the first paid Fire Chief for Sachse.  In January 2000, the department was recognized as a city department and in March 2000 a resolution was passed establishing administrative and fiscal policies for the Fire Department.  Since that time the City has added Station 2 and full-time paid personnel to make Sachse Fire Rescue one of the best in the area.

THE MALTESE CROSS

When a courageous band of crusaders, the Knights of St. John, fought the Saracens for possession of the Holy Lands, they were faced with a new device of war - fire.  As the crusaders advanced on Jerusalem, the Saracens pelted them with glass bombs full of naphtha and then threw down flaming torches. Hundreds of knights were burned alive while others risked their lives to save their fellow fighters from painful fiery deaths. These crusaders became the first firefighters. Their heroic efforts were recognized by fellow crusaders who presented them with a badge of honor similar to the cross worn by firefighters today.

Since the Knights of St. John lived on the island of Malta, the cross came to be known as the Maltese Cross. The firefighter who wears this cross is willing to lay down his life for others, just as the crusaders sacrificed their lives for their fellow man so many years ago.