Rockwall first responders honored for saving two-year-old’s life

Rockwall first responders honored for saving two-year-old’s life

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 20, 2022) At last night’s Rockwall City Council meeting Captain Rodney Caudle, Driver Engineer Jacob Farrell, Firefighter Garrett Green, and Rockwall Police Officer Kris Adair were recognized with a Lifesaving Award. We are extremely proud of their efforts and direct role they played in saving this young child’s life. On June 24, […]

Rockwall firefighters’ presented with Lifesaving Award

Rockwall firefighters’ presented with Lifesaving Award

ROCKWALL, TX (July 6, 2022) At last night’s Rockwall City Council meeting Captain Lewis Johnson (pictured on the right), Captain Todd Rowan (not pictured), and Firefighter Josh Turner were recognized with a Lifesaving Award. We are especially proud of their efforts in playing a direct role in saving a life. On March 31, 2022 at […]

To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

To the Rescue: Rockwall firefighters honored for lifesaving efforts

ROCKWALL, TX (June 7, 2022) During a recent Rockwall City Council meeting, several members of the Rockwall Fire Department were presented with Lifesaving Awards for their extraordinary actions that directly contributed to saving a life. On March 29, 2022 at 5:33 p.m., the Rockwall Fire Department responded to a reported unconscious person at 219 Blanche […]

Rowlett Fire Explorer Post One named Junior Firefighter Program of the Year

Rowlett Fire Explorer Post One named Junior Firefighter Program of the Year

ROWLETT, TX (March 3, 2022) Rowlett Fire Explorer Post One has been recognized as the Junior Firefighter Program of the Year by the National Volunteer Fire Council. Explorer Post One is chartered by the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council and sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Learning for Life Exploring Program, encouraging career education […]

Junior Fire Program Gives Kids a Hands-On Firefighting Experience

Junior Fire Program Gives Kids a Hands-On Firefighting Experience

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 30, 2019) The Rockwall Fire Department welcomed kids to beat the heat this summer with its inaugural Junior Fire Academy program. Held at Fire Station #3 at 191 E. Quail Run Rd., the week-long class saw kids learn the ins and outs of the fire department. “We just tried to train […]

Rockwall Resident Thanks Firefighters for Heroic Cat Rescue

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 9, 2019) A Rockwall family is praising the Rockwall Fire Department for their heroic efforts in saving their pet cat, Ben. “They didn’t have to help, but they did – and that’s why I think they’re so awesome,” wrote Liz Masi, a resident of Lakeview Summit. “I would like to give […]

Rockwall Adds Firefighters to Enhance Resident Safety

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 4, 2019) The Rockwall Fire Department has added six new full-time firefighters to their team. The increase in staffing levels is a move to continue to enhance the service level the department provides. The City of Rockwall operates a combination department, with full-time and part-time / volunteer staff. As the city grows, […]

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

Rockwall residents give back to community heroes

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2018) Local banker Jennifer Ott and realtor Delena Radney have joined forces to give back to their community’s heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes program. Through the program, Ott and Radney assist firefighters, law enforcement, military (active, reserves and veterans), healthcare workers, EMS and teachers with finding and […]

Firefighters contain grass fire in North Rockwall Tuesday night

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 1, 2017) The Rockwall Fire Department responded to a call last night about a grass fire located on a tract of land within the City limits near the Rockwall/Collin County line. The call was dispatched at approximately 4:10 p.m., and fire trucks arrived at the scene at about 4:24 p.m. The […]

Firefighters Ball to benefit boy injured in boating accident

Firefighters Ball to benefit boy injured in boating accident

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 21, 2016) A night of fundraising, dinner and dancing awaits North Texas firefighters and their families during the 3rd Annual Firefighters Ball on Aug. 27 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront. Hosted by local nonprofit The Colbert Project, the Black Tie event will bring together local fire communities for cocktails, live and […]