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Each year the Garland Firefighters Association invites local families to participate in a Christmas Shopping Spree. We were excited to have an opportunity to be a part of the 29th annual event and help 100 kids get a Christmas they deserve. We arrived to find hot chocolate, coffee and donuts (more)

The holidays are full of excitement, family, fun, and celebration. However, during many of these things, potential fire hazards surround us. U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 860 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees, in 2009-2013. (Source: NFPA) It's important to remember (more)

Well it doesn't really feel like December in Texas, but it is! We have been looking forward to the Firefighter Jam for a while and it's finally here. The Lt. Todd Wesley Krodle Memorial Foundation is the beneficiary of the 26th annual event full of live music, food, auctions and (more)

We had an opportunity to support our local firefighters this past week for a time-honored tradition. The Highland Village Fire Department welcomed in a new truck and asked the community to come help for it's Truck Push into the station. This is a great symbol of the community standing with (more)

We had the opportunity to help with one of our favorite traditions this past week at a Coats for Kids event. The Garland Firefighters Association annually provides winter coats to children at a local elementary school. The department coordinates with Operation Warm in a nationwide effort to provide new coats (more)