With such a beautiful day in Waco, our
@WacoTXFire
airport firefighters decided to do some nozzle training...AND welcome back the NCAA Men's Basketball National Champion Baylor Bears! So Proud!!!!
@Baylor
@BaylorMBB
@FYVFIRE
#SicEm
It’s with heavy hearts that the
@WacoTXFire
announces the passing of Engineer Steve Kroll. Steve had been bravely battling cancer for well over a year and was, and still is, an inspiration to us all. We will miss him greatly. Please keep Steve’s family in your thoughts.
Engine 4 braving the weather this morning to keep you safe.
@WacoTXFire
responded to 265 calls yesterday (normal daily average of 49). Please be patient with responses during this weather event.
This morning members of
@WacoTXFire
and Hewitt Fire are deploying to Louisiana to assist with the Hurricane Ida response as part of a
#TIFMAS
request for 30 Engines & Support Units from TX to help.
@WacoTXFire
joining the fight in the Texas Panhandle wildfires with
@AllHazardsTFS
this evening as part of large TIFMAS response. Killeen, Temple, & Moffat firefighters also assisting from Central Texas.
The I-35 Bridges in Waco will be illuminated in red tonight joining 100s of other iconic structures across America to honor fallen firefighters this week. Also, Oct. 5-6 every
@WacoTXFire
station will be lit red overnight.
#nffflightthenight2019
.
Beautiful sunset on N. 25th St. tonight!
@WacoTXFire
taking album cover photos to celebrate 150 years of service to the community. 1873 - 2023. Official Birthday in April. More to come on how we recognize the official date. “We Exist to Serve”
The moment WFD Technical Rescue Team members pulled a trapped dog from a 30 ft. deep abandoned well last night in the 1800 Block of N. 6th St. Equipment & specialized-training pay off!
@WacoTXFire
thanks
@AllHazardsTFS
&
@TDEM
TIFMAS for providing water tenders to Waco while resolving water supply issues caused by the winter storm. Statewide mutual aid is truly an example of Texans helping Texans.
@WacoTXFire
would like to thank
@clintonharp
and
@harpdesignco
for making and donating this amazing kitchen table with the
#Super6
logo for the Fire Station 6 grand opening tonight! It’s good to be in Waco!!!
4 members of
@WacoTXFire
’s Technical Rescue Team received US&R Rescue Specialist certification last week after 300+ hrs. of training to obtain the highest level of training and expertise in structural collapse. Only 282 responders worldwide have obtained this level!
3 with COVID-19 owe lives to girl, 17, who smelled smoke from early-morning fire - This family is lucky to be alive.
@WacoTXFire
would like to remind everyone to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home.
#SmokeAlarms
This is the affected area of the Kendall Fire in Waco that is now being mopped up.
@WacoTXFire
reports at least 5 vehicles and a metal shop building were destroyed. No homes damaged.
A rapid response, training, and a winning mindset paid off again last night as
@WacoTXFire
personnel were able to successfully rescue 2 occupants from this house fire just before 9PM in the 400 Block of Preston St.
#WacoFire
Even though COVID-19 precautions caused a limited version of the swearing-in ceremony today,
@WacoTXFire
is proud to have these 8 new members hitting the floor.
SEVERE WEATHER DAMAGE - 10200 Block of Condor Loop.
@WacoTXFire
units &
@WacoMclennanOEM
conducting damage assessments to multiple structures/property in the Falcon Pointe /Valley View Neighborhoods.
Throwback Thursday! As much as we love our new apparatus and fire stations, it's cool to look back at our history. These photos are early 1900's. Did you know that
@WacoTXFire
turns 150 years old in April 2023?
Promoting Safety, Protecting Life & Property Everyday-Waco Fire!
If you’re seeing a lot of smoke today,
@WacoTXFire
units are assisting Texas A & M Forest Service with prescribed burning of 232 acres along Reynold’s Creek on the north side of Lake Waco.
@WacoTXFire
personnel are out in full force welcoming kids back to school this morning! Please slow down in school zones. Have a great & safe school year everyone!
Yesterday,
@WacoTXFire
Engine 5 - B Shift responded to an MVC at N. 6th St./Washington Ave. involving a Papa John's delivery driver. After checking for injuries, they delivered the pizzas to St. Paul's Episcopal School kids! Meeting the needs of the community! Photo: St. Paul's
@WacoTXFire
mascots Sparky & Marshall represented well at “Mascot Mayhem” across the suspension bridge in downtown as part of the
@IRONMANtri
70.3 weekend events in Waco.
@cityofwaco
mascots were awesome too. The kids loved them all!
Holiday Cheer Fire Truck Tour by
@WacoTXFire
(Music & lights cruising through your neighborhood!) 1st week: 11/27-12/1, 6 to 9 pm. Northeast Riverside, Carver, Downtown,
@Baylor
, Brook Oaks, North Waco, Oakwood, Alta Vista, University & Kendrick.
INCIDENT UPDATE- TECHNICAL RESCUE REGIONAL RESPONSE - CR 4002 in Chilton. Having the right training & specialized equipment pays off again. The patient was successfully rescued by
@WacoTXFire
TRT (Station 1) personnel. Pt. Transported by EMS for evaluation only.
@WacoTXFire
, Hewitt, & Temple firefighters and equipment are responding to an urgent request to the
#EastlandComplex
Fire as part of TIFMAS to assist
@AllHazardsTFS
. Multiple area agencies including Killeen, Groesbeck, Temple, and Copperas Cove already deployed.
WELCOME BACK!
@WacoTXFire
firefighters out in full force this morning welcoming
@WacoISD
children back to elementary schools. Please slow down in school zones!
#Waco
#WacoFire
These are the conditions in Fritch,northeast of Amarillo as our deployed
@WacoTXFire
and Hewitt firefighters observed as their TIFMAS Strike Team works in the area. Conditions are very dangerous still.
#TIFMAS
@AllHazardsTFS
Video below of a tense swiftwater rescue performed by
@WacoTXFire
just after 2AM this morning in the 6500 Block of S. Rock Creek Loop in China Spring. It reminds us to
#TurnAroundDontDrown
during & after heavy rain. A Zodiac boat & ropes used as a pendulum for rescue.
ANIMAL RESCUE Circle Point/Cameron Park - INCIDENT UPDATE - Dog was plucked from the cliff and lowered to safety by
@WacoTXFire
firefighter. Appeared to be uninjured. Training and teamwork pay off again.
INCIDENT UPDATE- STRUCTURE FIRE- House fire in the 2300 Block of Colonial Ave. now a 3rd Alarm. Firefighters battling 100+ degree temps as well as two structures on fire. 1 FF suffering heat symptoms being treated by EMS.
WATER RESCUE - Lake Waco Dam near the spillway.
@WacoTXFire
units and Technical Rescue Team (TRT) operating at a reported person in the water. Search of the area in progress.
Everyday is a training day!
@WacoTXFire
Technical Rescue Team (TRT) members are doing annual confined space rescue evolutions inside the Lake Waco Dam.
TIFMAS DEPLOYMENT - Before dawn today
@WacoTXFire
personnel and equipment along with Temple, Hewitt, Belton, & Killeen resources deployed on an urgent request to Perryton to assist with the tornado response from yesterday’s devastating event.
@AllHazardsTFS
#TIFMAS
Unfortunate incident this morning at
@WacoTXFire
Administration building on N. 25th St. The driver transported for evaluation. Significant damage to the community room with slight smoke damage throughout the building.
It’s happening!
@WacoTXFire
‘s new Fire Administration & Station 6 dedication & grand opening beginning. Food trucks, tours, & movie!!! Come on out! 1006 N. 25th St.
Moments ago an alert bystander helped firefighters rescue 2 men from this creek in 4500 Block of Franklin Ave. please take flowing water in creeks seriously. Very lucky today.
RESCUE SITUATION - Units operating at the Extraco Events Center (4601 Bosque Blvd.) just rescued uninjured worker who got lift truck stuck between rafters about 70' above floor. Ladder truck brought inside building.
WATER RESCUE - N. Hwy 6 frontage road / Lake Waco turnaround (Speegleville side).
@WacoTXFire
units and Technical Rescue Team (TRT) operating at a vehicle in high water.
Just a reminder from
@WacoTXFire
that very high fire danger exists in Central Texas. The
@TXForestService
is at Level 4 preparedness, and local and state resources are stretched daily. Please be extra careful outside with anything that could cause sparks or start a fire.
REGIONAL RESCUE RESPONSE - 3400 Block of FM 2602 in Bosque County near Clifton.
@WacoTXFire
units and Technical Rescue Team (TRT) responding to assist with a swiftwater rescue situation.
Serious Safety Message for those still without power from the winter storm.
#COtheSilentKiller
- Running a car in the garage, even with the garage door open can lead to carbon moxide poisoning and death. NEVER run a car in the garage.
Waco Firefighters begin their morning by standing at attention for moments of silence w/all machines outside their stations remembering the 19th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Take a moment today to remember.
@WacoTXFire
The Kendall Fire is now under control. Fire units will remain on the scene to overhaul the hot spots. Some units will begin demobilization shortly. Estimated at just over 50 acres.
Thanks to everyone that showed up for the grand opening of Fire Station 5 on Bagby Ave. today. Also thanks to Senator
@JohnCornyn
for the kind words of praise for the City of Waco &
@WacoTXFire
.
Sandwiched between 3 working structure fires in the past 24 hours.
@WacoTXFire
responded to a water rescue situation yesterday evening on the Brazos River. After the rescue, additional WFD divers completed the vehicle recovery this morning. WFD is All-Hazards & prepared!
On this day in 1925,
@WacoTXFire
Fireman N.H. Kendrick, was crushed between two pumpers arriving at a fire at 507 S. 5th St. and died several hours later at the hospital. We remember his sacrifice serving the citizens of Waco.
Earlier this evening
@WacoTXFire
, along with Hewitt, Killeen, Temple, & Groesbeck firefighters deployed to the Wichita Falls area to assist with serious wildfires. Multiple north & central Texas FD’s helping.
#TIFMAS
@WacoTXFire
just took delivery new UTV for special events allowing personnel to maneuver more easily through crowds while keeping citizens & visitors safe! Look for U731's debut this weekend at the Miracle Match Marathon in
#DowntownWaco
@WacoTXFire
would like to wish the little goblins, ghouls, princesses, witches, and all kids out trick or treating tonight to have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Drivers: Watch for kids out tonight, please.
#HalloweenSafety
MUTUAL AID STRUCTURE FIRE - 1100 Block of N. Hwy 77 in Hill Co.
@WacoTXFire
units responding to assist multiple Hill & Ellis County agencies with a major emergency structure fire at the Ameritube factory.
WATER RESCUE - 7224 E. Highway 6.
@WacoTXFire
Swiftwater Rescue Team & TX-TF 1 (already staging in Waco) also assisting with reported occupied RV's flooded. Boat rescues in progress. MCSO onscene & Game Warden enroute.
HAZMAT SITUATION-Northbound N. IH 35 near McLane Stadium - Units operating at large fuel spill on the roadway.Traffic reduced to one lane. Use caution.
These two dogs must have heard that every
@WacoTXFire
fire station has chip scanners for lost pets. They wandered to Fire Station 8 on Cobbs Drive where firefighters scanned them and were quickly able to reunite them with owners.
#FirehouseToYourHouse
@WacoTXFire
is now offering transportation to the following warming centers until they reach allowed occupancy:
1. Dewey Community Center
2. South Waco Community Center
If you need transportation please call the City of Waco non emergency # @ 254-750-7500
WATER RESCUE - Brazos River near Brazos Park East/Herring Ave. bridge area.
@WacoTXFire
units and Technical Rescue Team assisting at an overturned kayak with people in distress.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY -
@WacoTXFire
units are operating at & responding to multiple vehicle accidents across the city this morning due to icy conditions. Please slow down & avoid bridges/overpasses if possible.
MUTUAL AID BRUSH FIRE - Box Ranch Rd. / Robin Rd. in Lorena.
@WacoTXFire
units assisting Lorena, Moody, Bruceville-Eddy, Robinson, Hewitt, & the Texas A & M Forest Service with a large Brush fire.
ARSON SUSPECT:
@WacoTXFire
Fire Marshal’s Office needs your help. Please contact Lt. Kilgo or Lt. Berger with the Waco Fire Marshal’s Office at 254-750-1740 with information.
INCIDENT UPDATE- 2nd Alarm Apartment Fire in the 700 Block of S. 4th St. - Main body of fire knocked down, transitioning to overhaul. 16 apartment units affected.
INCIDENT UPDATE - 2nd ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE in 9800 Block of Chapel Rd. now under control. Fire heavily damaged the attic above 2 apartments Several others with smoke/water damage..
@WacoTXFire
just took delivery our new Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicle for FS# 10 at Waco Regional Airport. This was from a 90% grant from The FAA
@FAANews
. Will be in service soon after training and minor equipping.
Bring the kids and join
@WacoTXFire
on 8/10 at Station 2 at 11:30 am for a ceremonial fire truck push-in ceremony!
The ceremony is a tradition that dates back to the late 1800s when fire departments used hand-drawn pumpers and horse-drawn equipment.
#wacofire
#wacotexas
#wacotx
@WacoTXFire
would like to recognize Lt. John Linda for 42 years of dedicated service to the City of Waco and its citizens today. Hire date of 04/16/1979!
#Dedication
@WacoTXFire
@WacoMclennanOEM
@cityofwaco
@WacoPolice
want to wish. Chief Kevin McGee the best as he returns to Virginia after his 4 months of Interim Fire Chief & EOC Liaison. Thanks for your leadership. For the good of the order Chief!
On this date in 1960, while acting as Assistant Chief, Captain Brandon collapsed of an apparent heart attack while operating at the scene of a house fire at 2620 Alexander Ave. while inspecting the attic of the home from a ladder.
@WacoTXFire
honors his service to the community.