Rockwall Fire Department expanded services soon to include basic life-support

Rockwall Fire Department expanded services soon to include basic life-support

(ROCKWALL, TX — Jan. 12, 2017) The Rockwall City Council has voted to move forward with a limited First Responder Organization (FRO) program to enhance services to citizens. Rockwall firefighters will soon provide additional basic life support through the new FRO program. This will help with delivering critical care on major medical and trauma calls, […]

Rockwall ISD honors first responders prior to football game Sept 9

Rockwall ISD honors first responders prior to football game Sept 9

(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 16, 2016) To honor first responders everywhere, Rockwall ISD, along with Rest Haven Funeral Home, recognized first responders at a pre-game ceremony prior to the Rockwall High School versus Carroll High School football game on September 9. “Through this remembrance ceremony, we will send a message to the world,” said Dr. […]

Memorial ceremony honors victims of 9/11

Memorial ceremony honors victims of 9/11

WE REMEMBER (ROCKWALL, TX — Sept. 11, 2016) Recordings of the chaos from the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001 – the day that saw three hijacked planes crash into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon – rang out over the first responders, military members and others in uniform at Rest Haven […]

Residents voice concerns over fire department budget, staffing issues at public meeting

Residents voice concerns over fire department budget, staffing issues at public meeting

(ROCKWALL, TX – Aug. 18, 2016) The City of Rockwall welcomed an open dialogue between residents and the county’s first responders during a public meeting held at The Center on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Rockwall Police Chief Kirk Riggs, Fire Marshal Ariana Hargrove and Fire Department Chief Mark Poindexter gave presentations on each of their departments […]

Rockwall Rotary honors first responders, welcomes new members

Rockwall Rotary honors first responders, welcomes new members

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 27, 2016) The Rockwall Rotary Club recognized several area first responders for their exceptional service to the community, and also welcomed new members to the club during its meeting on Thursday, April 21. Leaders with Rockwall police / fire / EMS, Fate DPS and Heath DPS presented several outstanding first responders […]

Top law enforcement, first responders endorse Justin Holland for Texas House

Top law enforcement, first responders endorse Justin Holland for Texas House

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX — April 13, 2016) Local and districtwide first responders and public safety organizations united behind and endorsed conservative Justin Holland in his campaign to be the next State Representative of House District 33. The Dallas Police Association; Rockwall Police Officers Association; Rockwall Firefighters Association; Heath Police and Fire Association; Garland Fire Fighters Association; […]

Max Muscle provides free breakfast to area first responders

Max Muscle provides free breakfast to area first responders

(ROCKWALL, TX — April 5, 2016) Max Muscle Sports Nutrition served up a free healthy breakfast to Rockwall County first responders this morning, providing some morning fuel for those who risk their lives every day to keep the community safe and secure. Members of local police and fire units dropped by the vitamin and supplements […]

Rockwall first responders honored at Chamber luncheon

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 16, 2016) Rockwall County first responders were recognized for their dedicated service to the community during the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Luncheon presented by Baker Brothers Plumbing and Air Conditioning and Lake Pointe Medical Center on Wednesday, March 16. More than 200 folks comprised of business community […]

First Responders honored during memorial dedication at Rest Haven’s Public Servants Garden

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct 5, 2015) U. S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04) addressed a crowd at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall this morning, during the dedication of a new First Responders Memorial in the Public Servants Garden. Dewayne Cain, President and Founder of of Rest Haven Funeral Homes and Memorial Park, opened the public […]

Ratcliffe to speak at First Responders Memorial Dedication

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 23, 2015) U. S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04) will speak at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s dedication of their new First Responders Memorial.  The dedication will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, in the Public Servants Garden at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rockwall. “I consider it a great privilege […]