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Latest fire department News

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Jan 8, 2025

Southlake Fire Department Welcomes Accreditation Assessment Team for 5th Reaccreditation Review

Southlake Fire prepares for an important milestone: a rigorous assessment by experts to ensure top-tier fire service excellence.
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Aug 9, 2024

Fire Chief Mike Starr Announces Retirement After 27 Years of Southlake Service

Honoring Chief Mike Starr’s service in the Southlake Fire Department.
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Oct 9, 2023

Mayor John Huffman and Lieutenant Frank Molinets Talk Wildland Deployments

Each year, the brutal Texas summer takes its toll on previously manicured grass, AC units, and the water supply. Increased temperatures and little rainfall lead to drought conditions that make way for increased wildfires and grassfires each season; The Southlake Fire Department continues to provide assistance to areas in need. As temperatures rise, so does…
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Oct 9, 2023

Mayor John Huffman and Lieutenant Frank Molinets Talk Wildland Deployments

Each year, the brutal Texas summer takes its toll on previously manicured grass, AC units, and the water supply. Increased temperatures and little rainfall lead to drought conditions that make way for increased wildfires and grassfires each season; The Southlake Fire Department continues to provide assistance to areas in need. As temperatures rise, so does…
Southlake Firemen standing in front of a Fire Department apparatus
Oct 9, 2023

Mayor John Huffman and Lieutenant Frank Molinets Talk Wildland Deployments

Each year, the brutal Texas summer takes its toll on previously manicured grass, AC units, and the water supply. Increased temperatures and little rainfall lead to drought conditions that make way for increased wildfires and grassfires each season; The Southlake Fire Department continues to provide assistance to areas in need. As temperatures rise, so does…
Southlake Firemen standing in front of a Fire Department apparatus
Oct 9, 2023

Mayor John Huffman and Lieutenant Frank Molinets Talk Wildland Deployments

Each year, the brutal Texas summer takes its toll on previously manicured grass, AC units, and the water supply. Increased temperatures and little rainfall lead to drought conditions that make way for increased wildfires and grassfires each season; The Southlake Fire Department continues to provide assistance to areas in need. As temperatures rise, so does…
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Jun 26, 2023

The Southlake Fire Department Presents New Equipment During National Safety Month

Our #ProtectSouthlake Team just got a little bigger! Explore the new Fire Department Tender as it debuts right here in this exclusive Minute with the Mayor. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to highlight safety and security, National Safety Month is part of the bigger picture when it comes to how Southlake operates. This…
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Nov 17, 2022

Mayor Huffman and the Fire Department Team Up for Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! On this episode of Minute with the Mayor, Mayor John Huffman is joined by Fire Marshal Kelly Clements to talk about safety precautions to keep your turkey day stuffed full of fun and festivities. Traditions can come in all forms, whether that be cooking with the little ones, watching…
Two men standing in a kitchen, one wearing a blue polo and the other a white shirt with an emblem. They are surrounded by hanging pots and kitchen decor. A logo reads "Minute with the Mayor, John Huffman" in the bottom right corner.
Nov 17, 2022

Mayor Huffman and the Fire Department Team Up for Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! On this episode of Minute with the Mayor, Mayor John Huffman is joined by Fire Marshal Kelly Clements to talk about safety precautions to keep your turkey day stuffed full of fun and festivities. Traditions can come in all forms, whether that be cooking with the little ones, watching…
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Nov 17, 2022

Mayor Huffman and the Fire Department Team Up for Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! On this episode of Minute with the Mayor, Mayor John Huffman is joined by Fire Marshal Kelly Clements to talk about safety precautions to keep your turkey day stuffed full of fun and festivities. Traditions can come in all forms, whether that be cooking with the little ones, watching…