Fire Department News

Grand Prairie Fire Department Receives Perfect ISO Rating

Lower insurance rates for homeowners and local business owners are possible.

03/27/2017 9:29 AM

GPFD Responds to Structure Fire

At approximately 11:27 p.m. last night, the Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 400 block of Small Hill.

12/20/2017

Fire Fatality Under Investigation

GPFD responded to a structure fire on Monday, Dec. 4.

12/05/2017

City Introduces New Special Event Permit Process

09/29/2017

September is National Preparedness Month

09/19/2017 10:40 AM

Overhanging Tree Branches Can Delay Emergency Vehicles

Be 'tree-sponsible' and keep limbs trimmed away from traffic signs, signals, street names...

09/08/2017

GP Fire Seeks Qualified Candidates for Firefighter Position

09/05/2017 3:33 PM

Grand Prairie and Irving Partner to Open Joint Fire Training Facility

City officials celebrate the new facility with a grand opening ceremony.

07/21/2017 3:18 PM

Joint Training Facility Grand Opening

Grand Prairie and Irving partner to open a new training facility.

06/29/2017 11:02 AM

Grand Prairie Fire Department receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award for 3rd year in a row

06/19/2017 11:20 AM

Celebrating 100 Years Proudly Serving Our Community

Grand Prairie Fire Department invites community to an "open house" event at Fire Station 1.

04/20/2017 11:39 AM

Fire Department Honored with 'Heart Safe Award'

Grand Prairie Fire recognized for its cardiac commitment to Grand Prairie citizens and visitors...

03/30/2017 7:33 AM

Heroes & Paws for a Cause 2017 Calendar

Calendars feature Grand Prairie Firefighters with dogs of Prairie Paws Adoption Center...

11/17/2016 8:38 AM

Construction Underway on Joint Training Facility for Grand Prairie, Irving Firefighters

A joint effort by the Cities of Grand Prairie and Irving is underway to build a new fire training facility.

09/19/2016 3:06 PM

Grand Prairie Fire Hosts Training Academy for High School Students

The program equips students with the tools and concepts necessary so they can be job ready after graduation.

08/23/2016 11:19 AM

Grand Prairie Celebrates Opening of New Fire Station No. 10

GPTV: The new station will serve neighborhoods in the Joe Pool Lake area.

08/04/2016 10:42 AM

Fire Safety Tips

Please remember these fire-savvy tips as you enjoy summer fun...

07/11/2016 3:06 PM

Ambulance Subscription Membership Price Increase

A message from Fire Chief Robert Fite...

07/08/2016 10:19 AM

Watch: Tribute to GP Fire Department

Scenes from the 2015 Grand Prairie Fire Department at work.

11/23/2015 10:57 AM

Atmos Energy Gives to Grand Prairie Fire Department

Atmos Energy Mid-Tex donates $2,500 to Grand Prairie Fire Department to support training and Hearts & Hoses non-profit.

09/03/2015 9:31 AM

GPTV: Fire Station No. 1 Grand Opening

Grand Prairie celebrated the grand opening of the city's new Fire Station No. 1 downtown...

11/11/2014

Grand Prairie Fire Station #1 Cornerstone Ceremony

On Tuesday, July 8, officials of local and state Masonic lodges symbolically leveled the cornerstone of Grand Prairie’s new Fire Station #1, 510 W. Main St.

07/09/2014

Photos: Get Fit GP 5K and 'Chase the Chiefs' 1-Mile Fun Run

More than 400 runners and walkers kicked off Grand Prairie Farmers Market opening day festivities on March 29, at the first ever Get Fit GP 5K and Chase the Chiefs 1-Mile Fun Run, with proceeds benefiting youth fitness programs in Grand Prairie.

04/04/2014

Get Fit GP 5K and 'Chase the Chiefs' 1-Mile Fun Run

Grand Prairie to host 5K and 'Chase the Chiefs' 1-mile fun run during Farmers Market opening day festivities March 29...

03/18/2014

Get Fit GP 5K and 'Chase the Chiefs' 1-Mile Fun Run

Join the Get Fit Grand Prairie wellness initiative for a spring kickoff event featuring the Get Fit GP 5K Run/Walk and "Chase the Chiefs" 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 29, at Farmers Market...

03/01/2014

Fire Department Raises Funds for Cancer Research

The Grand Prairie Fire Department will wear pink from Oct. 18-26, to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

10/15/2013

Send Fire Chief Robert Fite Over the Edge

Join Grand Prairie Fire Chief Robert Fite in an adventure to rappel off the side of the 15-story Bank Tower in Oak Cliff Saturday, Nov. 9, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

09/29/2013

VIDEO: New Grand Prairie Fire Station No. 1 Ground Breaking

The city of Grand Prairie hosted a ground breaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 1 on May 6 at 510 W. Main St....

05/07/2013

New Grand Prairie Fire Station No. 1 Ground Breaking

The much-anticipated ground breaking for the new Fire Station No. 1 will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, May 6...

05/01/2013

Grand Prairie Captures Silver for Being Green

Grand Prairie earns LEED Silver Status for going green with one of its newest buildings. The city's Lake Park Operations and Fire Station #7 facility is now LEED Silver for being designed and constructed applying the latest sustainable building practices...

09/27/2012