Weatherford Fire Department

JONATHAN PEACOCK Fire Chief

The Fire Department’s primary mission is to protect the lives and property of the Citizens of Weatherford and Emergency Services District #3 . This is accomplished through the delivery of emergency medical services, fire suppression operations, and fire prevention through inspections and public education The department covers 98-square miles with four fire stations and a dedicated workforce of 60 employees .

● Station 1 remodel project is scheduled to begin in October of FY23 The project will be managed in house by the City Engineer

● Station 3 remodel project is currently underway This station is being painted and new flooring is being installed A few modifications will be made to accommodate the modern fire service, such as individual sleeping quarters The project will be completed in FY23

● Construction talks are ongoing for ESD 3’s new fire station . Weatherford Fire Department Engine 2 will operate out of this new station

● A three-year replacement project of hydraulic extrication tools with electric extrication tools was approved by City Council in FY21 Replacement dates are as follows:

Engine 3 – 2021 / Completed

Truck 1 – 2022 / Completed

Engine 4 – 2023 / Order in FY23

● Moving forward with completion of year two of the Operations Division Improvement Program This program is designed to utilize multiple sources of training focused on a mission-oriented task The goal is to create fully functional and task-oriented engine and truck companies . This program directly effects the service that our citizens receive

Firehouse Subs Grant: The Weatherford Fire Department received a grant for $17, 341 31 for use in the purchase of fire nozzles and fire hose

● Preparation for adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code is complete, pending 2021 IBC adoption

● The second set of electric extrication tools have been received and placed in service on Truck 1

● County wide Incident Command Policy and Mayday Procedure Policy have been completed and are now being placed into operation in all county departments

● The Public Safety Building is complete, and Fire Administration moved in October FY22

● Land has been purchased for a future fire station to be located along the Northeast Loop of the departments response area This area is expected to experience large residential growth in the next few years

● The Fire Prevention Division improvement project has been completed