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PUBLIC SAFETY
Tyler, Texas, is rapidly expanding. As a result, we need highly trained police officers and firefighters to guarantee the safety and well-being of our community. Both Tyler Police and Fire Departments launched in-house academies committed to providing exceptional training to our City’s new recruits. We are training our recruits to respond the “Tyler way” with passion, purpose, and putting people first. We are enabling them to serve and protect our community to the best of their abilities.
The Tyler Police and Fire Academies are intensive six-month programs that cover the wide range of circumstances our first responders address on a daily basis, providing comprehensive training to prepare them to handle emergencies with expertise and confidence. The academies are highly selective, seeking only the most dedicated and committed individuals to join our ranks. Once accepted, our cadets are trained to handle challenging situations, safely use equipment, and operate emergency vehicles with skill and precision. Physical training is an essential component of the programs. Our graduates are physically fit and prepared for the demands of the job. Ultimately, the academy is focused on building trust between our first responders and the community we serve. Although challenging, this is an incredibly rewarding experience that prepares them for a career in public service.
The Tyler Police and Fire Academies demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. Our Police Department is ranked in the top 3% of the nation’s law enforcement agencies and our Fire Department in the top 1% of all fire departments in the country.
Enhancing Emergency Response
The Tyler Fire Department welcomed two new Engines and a Tower Truck to our fleet this year. We spent $2.7 million to attain the new vehicles. The two engines will replace engines that have been in our fleet for more than 14 years. They are past their service life. The Tower Truck is the first of its kind in Tyler. It helps our first responders make rescues in a safer, more efficient manner. The addition of the Tower Truck also allowed us to add four extra firefighters to our team.
