Fire and Rescue in Wylie Tx 75098
Monday, July 7th, 2008If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
In todays world not much is said about the real hero’s in our communities. We mostly accept the fact that they are there but do not give them the credit or respect they are entitled to. This article will deal with the Fire Department in Wylie Texas.
The Wylie Fire Department covers approximately 60 square miles in Southeast collin county. Currently it has 2 Fire stations manned 24/7 and a temporary station, with a permanent Station number 3 under construction. The 2 permanent stations currently have ‘Quint’ fire truck’s. A ‘Quint’ truck combines the five functions of an engine and ladder truck, which are a pump, water tank, fire hose, an aerial device, and ground ladders. They also have 3 MICU ambulances which serve the current 32,000+ residents of Wylie of which a large percentage are elderly citizens, along with an ever growing number of young families, and businesses. Since the 2000 census Wylie has doubled it’s population, and is considered one of the fastest growing suburbs in Dallas Texas. The City of Wylie, and it’s Fire Department are dedicated to keeping up with the phenomenal growth of this area.
The Wylie Fire Department was founded and established in 1909, and their mission statement is “Dedicating themselves to provide a progressively trained, and fully equipped department in order to protect the lives, property, and environment of Wylie Texas”. This is a large task since they also provide service for the Southeast Collin County Coalition. In addition to Wylie Texas proper they also provide extra-territorial coverage under contract to St. Paul Texas and portions of Dallas County, Rockwall County, and Lavon Lake.
Their staff currently includes a Chief, assistant Chief, EMS Captain, Fire Marshall, Fire Inspector/Investigator, and Administrative personnel. They are rated as a Class 1 Department by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). They have a PPC rating of 1 which is split because of their outside protected area’s, which are properties located within 1 mile of a city limit border. The State Fire Marshall, G. Mike Davis, states that “a PPC rating of 1 translates into the best fire protection available, creating lower property insurance rates”.
Wylie Texas is located within 3 miles of Lavon Lake which provides the residents as well as visitors with great fishing, boating, camping, swimming, and water sports. The Wylie Fire Department has a Fire Rescue Division which is surpassed by none. They are well trained and have the best equipment available to them to do a superior job. They currently have 2 hovercraft, and an all terrain vehicle called the Ranger, and a pontoon craft called Marine 1 which they operate in the performance of their duties. This video will show you a Hovercraft Training Session. This is one of two Neoteric Hovercraft owned by the Wylie Fire Rescue.
the Wylie Fire Rescue.
Your community’s Fire Department is one of the key links to your community’s safety and existence. If you see a Fireman, Thank Him or Her, for their work and sacrifice.
Visit the Wylie Texas Community at Cagora.com