News From The Metroplex Of Texas
Lewisville, Denton County Sending Firefighters, Paramedics to Assist
September 14th, 2008The city of Lewisville and Denton County are doing their part in assisting victims of Hurricane Ike. Read More »
Fire, police salaries below average in Keller
September 12th, 2008By Sarah Junek, The Keller Citizen
Firefighter and police officer salaries in Keller are below average, according to a survey presented to the City Council during a budget hearing Tuesday. The survey, a snapshot of salaries in 13 other North Texas cities, found firefighters are paid 8.46 percent less than their counterparts’ average in other cities. Police officer salaries are 2.7 percent less. Read More »
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Firefighters from Cleburne head for Texas coast
September 12th, 2008By Matt Smith, The Cleburne Times-Review
Four Cleburne Fire Department paramedics will soon deploy to south Texas to assist in Hurricane Ike rescue and evacuation efforts, CFD Chief Clint Ishmael said Tuesday. Read More »
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Problems at Texas fire departments aren’t addressed quickly
September 12th, 2008By Darren Barbee , The Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Report criticizes agency that oversees fire departments
Violations at Texas fire departments can go unresolved for two or more years because the state agency responsible for inspections does not have procedures to ensure the timely opening of cases, a recent Sunset Advisory Commission staff report found. Read More »
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| Region: Metroplex, Statewide