Mission: “To serve and protect our community through education, prevention, preparedness and response.”
The Fort Worth Fire Department protects one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country with a wide range of services, including: emergency preparedness, education, prevention and response. Covering over 360 square miles with a dedicated workforce of 1,049 employees, the department has become one of the most efficient and respected in America. Learn more.
In May 2024, the Fort Worth City Council approved the EMS Ad Hoc Committees recommendations, which include establishing an EMS system within the Fort Worth Fire Department. This will ensure that the EMS system for residents and visitors is financially sustainable, responsive, timely and focused on high-quality patient care. The transition has been structured to enhance services provided to Fort Worth and area residents. Since 1986, the Fort Worth Fire Department and MedStar have shared the common mission of providing the highest level of care that is in patients' best interests. The decision to integrate MedStar and Fort Worth Fire employees us one that comes after much consideration and collaboration. With the approval of this monumental transition, the City of Fort Worth, in partnership with 14 member cities, is committed to providing reliable and fiscally sustainable patient-centered services to residents. Transition is expected to be completed by July 1, 2025.
To report illegal fireworks
- Do not call 911 to report fireworks.
- Use the MyFW App
- Call 817-392-4444
Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Master Plans
Become a Fire Fighter
The City of Fort Worth Fire Department does more than just fight fires. Protecting one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country requires us to provide a wide range of services to our community. We hope you will consider joining our team and help us continue the tradition.
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Final Alarm
A tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
Chief Jim Davis
Chief James (Jim) Davis, was sworn in on Oct. 16, 2018, as the Fire Chief for the City of Fort Worth, Chief.
Davis has over 35 years of fire department experience and was formerly Assistant Fire Chief in Columbus, Ohio, a city with a population only slightly larger than Fort Worth.
Davis started in Columbus in 1988 and holds a master’s degree in operational excellence and process improvement from Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and a doctorate in adult learning theory from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Chief Learning Officer program.
Executive Team