The Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) is an ISO Class 1 fire and emergency medical services provider serving over 1 million residents across 360 square miles. Established in 1893, FWFD now operates 46 stations organized into 8 battalions, with a combined staff of approximately 1,600 employees following the July 2025 merger with MedStar’s EMS personnel. 

In 2022, FWFD responded to 136,000+ emergency calls, offering fire protection, rescue, prevention, arson investigation, and advanced life support (ALS) services.

• 1873 – Volunteer fire company organized in Fort Worth.

• 1893 – First professional fire company established; department officially founded.

• 1900s–1920s – Rapid growth as Fort Worth expands; transition from horse-drawn to motorized apparatus.

• 1940s – Department reorganized into battalions to improve coverage.

• 1970s – Expansion of fire stations and introduction of specialized rescue units.

• 1990s – Implementation of modern training and arson investigation divisions.

• 2010s – Growth to 8 battalions and 45 stations; addition of advanced life support EMS first response.

• 2022 – FWFD responds to 136,242 calls for service.

• 2023 – City population surpasses 1 million residents.

• 2025 – FWFD absorbs MedStar EMS employees, expanding to ~1,600 staff and integrating full EMS operations into the department.

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The department delivers automatic aid and dispatching support to the cities of Haslet, Saginaw, Lake Worth, River Oaks, Westover Hills, Sansom Park, and Blue Mound, while also holding mutual aid agreements with other neighboring jurisdictions.