UPDATE: Investigation continues following fires at Rowlett senior living development

UPDATE: Investigation continues following fires at Rowlett senior living development

Update from the City of Rowlett and Rowlett Fire Department  ROWLETT, TX – Dec. 17, 2020 – On Saturday evening, a fire occurred in the Clubhouse of the Lakeview Pointe Senior Living development (7420 Lakeview Parkway) – this development is currently under construction and therefore unoccupied. The Rowlett Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire. On […]

Rockwall Fire Department recognizes engine crew for lifesaving efforts in submerged vehicle incident

Rockwall Fire Department recognizes engine crew for lifesaving efforts in submerged vehicle incident

ROCKWALL, TX (September 25, 2020) The Rockwall Fire Department takes great pleasure in recognizing with pride and admiration the members of Engine 2 A-Shift, Captain Mike Caffey, Driver/Engineer Adam Honea, and Firefighter Michael Sauder with a Unit Citation. On September 20, 2020, the Rockwall Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle that appeared […]

Rockwall Noon Rotary Recognizes Area First Responders

Rockwall Noon Rotary Recognizes Area First Responders

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) Several outstanding employees of first responder services in cities throughout the county were recognized at the Rockwall Noon Rotary meeting on Thursday, May 2. Individuals with Rockwall police, fire and EMS, Fate Department of Public Safety, Heath Department of Public Safety, McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue, and the Rockwall County Sheriff’s […]

McLendon-Chisholm Volunteer Fire Dept announces agreement with City to create McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue Dept

(October 9, 2018 — McLendon-Chisholm, Texas) Fire Chief Patrick Murphy announced today that the McLendon-Chisholm Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD) has reached an agreement and signed a contract with the City to immediately begin the process of integration with the City of McLendon-Chisholm and create the McLendon-Chisholm Fire Rescue Department (MCFR). This contract ensures the residents […]

Tiger Scouts visit Rockwall Fire Department

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 1, 2016) Brand new Tiger Scouts from Hays and Stevenson elementary schools enjoyed a visit to Rockwall Fire Department​ Station No. 1. They provided goodies for the firefighters and toured the station to help earn their first badge. Thanks to Diana Newton for sharing these photos!  

Update: Rockwall Fire Dept investigates gasoline odor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 11, 2015) On November 5, 2015, the Rockwall Fire Department discovered a strong odor similar to that of a petroleum based product, while driving through the intersection of N. Lakeshore Drive and West Rusk Street in Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department discovered the appearance of a petroleum product on the water […]

Rockwall Fire Department investigating gasoline odor

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov 5, 2015) The Rockwall Fire Department received a report of strong odor similar to that of a petroleum based product, while driving through the intersection of N. Lakeshore Drive and West Rusk Street in Rockwall. The Rockwall Fire Department discovered the appearance of a petroleum product on the water in the […]

Rockwall family receives Domino’s pizza via fire truck

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 7, 2015) Rockwall residents ordering Domino’s Pizza yesterday received a cool surprise as the Rockwall Fire department tagged along with the pizza delivery team to provide folks with a free smoke alarm inspection for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10). Rockwall Domino’s – located at 2330 Greencrest – and the National Fire […]

Rockwall Fire Department’s Open House tradition proves fun for all

ROCKWALL, TX. (October 14, 2014) Saturday, October 4,  the doors of Rockwall Fire Station #2 opened for their 11th Annual Open House. This Rockwall Fire Department tradition was a great success. In-n-Out burgers brought out their huge mobile kitchen and served up over 800 free burger lunches to visitors. The Rockwall Fire Department also served […]