August 21, 2008 - Due to recent rainfall and the Texas Forest
Service indicating that Collin & Denton County currently range
in the very low portion of the Drought Index, the burn ban has
been lifted.
Burn
Ban Issued For Collin County...
July 22, 2008 - A 90 day burn ban has been issued for
Collin County. This burn ban is being enforced within the
Town of
Prosper and it's ETJ. This ban prohibits all outdoor burning
until further notice. Expect an increase in winds over the
next few days due to the effects of Hurricane Dolly in the Golf
Coast Region. The increase in winds will unfortunately not
be accompanied by
much if any precipitation, thus increasing the fire danger.
Fireworks
Prohibited Within The Town of Prosper And The ETJ...
Town of Prosper
Ordinance 00-13, adopted in April 2000 states; "It shall be
unlawful for any person to manufacture, assemble, store,
transport, receive, keep, sell, offer or have in their
possession with the intent to sell, use, discharge, cause to be
discharged, ignite, detonate fire or otherwise set in action any
fireworks of any description."
Prosper
Fire Written & Physical Entrance Testing Complete...
June 29, 2008 - The Prosper Fire Department has now
completed the Written and Physical portions of its new applicant entrance
testing. Those who were issued background information
packets should have those turned in by the end of the day
Tuesday July 1, 2008. Thanks to all who applied, and
congratulations to those who made it to the Physical portion of
the testing process.
Prosper
Fire Department Application Deadline Has Passed...
June 23, 2008 - The Prosper Fire Department is
no longer accepting applications. The deadline for
applications expired at 5:00PM local time today. For those
who submitted applications prior to the deadline; you can get
details on Entrance Testing including the dates for practice
linked here.
Prosper
Fire Department Is Accepting Applications...
June 12, 2008 - The Prosper Fire Department is
now accepting applications for 6 Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Deadline
for application submission is June 23, 2008 at 5:00PM. For
further information including requirements and benefits
click here. For a link to the application
click here.
Burn
Ban Lifted For Collin County...
March 25, 2008 - Due to recent rainfall and the Texas
Forest Service indicating that Collin County currently ranges in
the very low portion of the Drought index, the burn ban has been
lifted.
Burn
Ban Issued For Collin County...
February 4, 2008 - Due to imminent threat of severe
damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from
threat of wildfires a Burn Ban and a Disaster Declaration has
been issued for Collin County by authority of Acting County
Judge, Phyllis Cole.
Additionally an Executive Order has been issued prohibiting the
use of combustible materials in an outdoor environment,
including but not limited to the use and discharge of all
fireworks, aerial and non-aerial, discarding of cigarettes,
cigars or other flammable materials, materials used in
activities such as welding or activity that could result in a
fire. Where welding, cutting, open torches and other hot work
operations and equipment used in an outdoor environment, Chapter
26 of the International Fire Code shall be complied with.
The burn ban includes all types of burning, such as ground
fires, campfires and bon fires. Violation is a Class C
misdemeanor.
Friends
of Careflite Award...
November 8, 2007 - The
Friends of Careflite Award was presented to the Prosper Fire
Department on November 8, 2007. This award is presented
annually by Careflite to a Fire Department and a Hospital that supports
Careflite's mission to provide safe, quality, cost effective
medical transports to patients in North Texas. Prosper
Fire was chosen for its support of Careflite during its 911/EMS
ground operations in the Celina Fire District for the past year.
Extrication
Training...
September 5, 2007 - Training this week consisted of vehicular
extrication and the EMS operations specific to it. Our
vehicular extrication training program is continually being updated
with the newest techniques and procedures.
Changes in vehicle construction including the use of harder
metals and composites makes each vehicle extrication different
from the last. This along with the ever changing placement
and increased use of safety devices throughout the vehicle means
each extrication has to be done quickly but with caution to
ensure the safety of the passengers and emergency personnel.
Structure Fire...
August 13, 2007 - At 6:51 AM today Prosper Fire responded to a
call of a reported structure fire on W First St. Prior to
arrival on scene the Prosper Police Department confirmed flames
and smoke showing from the residence. Prosper Fire responded
with Engine 1, Engine 2, Medic 1, Brush 1, Chief 1, and Fire
Marshal 1. Do to the scene being outside of the area currently
covered by fire hydrants mutual aid was received from Frisco's
Engine 604 and Little Elm's Engine 1 & Engine 3 for water
shuttling operations. The cause of the fire is currently under
investigation.
National
Night Out...
August 7, 2007 -
National Night Out is a community based event to
promote crime/drug prevention. National Night Out is sponsored
by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and cosponsored
locally by the Prosper Fire and Police Departments.
Station
Logo...
May 17th, 2007 - "A" Shift
Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Graham completed painting the new
station logo on the apparatus room wall. The department logo
was designed by department personnel with inspiration and
motivation provided by Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Himes. The
Town's Code Enforcement Officer David Ledwitz, donated a United
States flag and a member of the fire department donated a Texas
flag to flank Graham's art work.
Prosper
CERT established...
June 1st, 2006 - The Prosper Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) is sponsored by the Prosper Fire
Department. CERT consists of citizens trained to handle
emergencies in the community when Fire Department personnel are
not immediately available. CERT also assists the Fire
Department on a limited basis as needed throughout the year.
Follow the CERT link on the left for more information.
Storm
Sirens...
May 1st, 2006 - The Town of
Prosper has completed the installation and testing of an
outdoor storm warning siren system that is comprised of five
new early warning sirens. The early warning sirens will be
used to alert residents of potential dangers such as the
approach of a tornado. Please follow the "storm siren" link
on the left for more information.
Structure
Fire...
September
9th, 2005 - Prosper Medic 2, Prosper Engine 1, Prosper Engine 2,
Frisco Truck 601, Frisco Engine 601 and Celina Engine 2 were
summoned to the 1500 block of Winding Creek for a residential
structure fire. A coordinated effort of the responding units
extinguished the fire.
Fill The Boot For Katrina Victims...
September 9th, 2005 - On Thursday and
Friday the Prosper Fire Department, Prosper Professional
Firefighters Association, Prosper Police Department, Prosper
Police Association, Town Staff and volunteers conducted a
"Fill the Boot" campaign to benefit residents of the Gulf
Coast Region who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
The effort raised in excess of $6500 which was forwarded to
the Red Cross. We would like to thank everyone who donated
for their generosity. Continued contributions can be made
by contacting the American Red Cross at
http://www.redcross.org
or at 1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669).
Structure
Fire...
August 5th, 2005 -
Prosper Engine 1, Frisco Engine 601, and McKinney Engine 5
responded to a residential structure fire in the 2800 block of
Meadow Ridge. Arriving fire fighters found a two story
residence heavily involved in fire. Mounting an aggressive fire
attack, responding crews extinguished the blaze.
Trench
Rescue...
August 2nd,
2005 - Prosper Medic 1, Prosper Engine 1, Frisco Truck 601
and Frisco Special Ops 601 were summoned to a construction
accident. Arriving units found an injured worker
approximately 30 feet below grade. A combined effort of the
responding units safely extricated the worker from the pit.
An air ambulance transported the injured worker to a trauma
center for further medical treatment.
New
Station Opens...
July
19th, 2004 - After years of planning and anticipation
Prosper has a new Central Fire Station. Crews began responding
from the new 11,000 square foot facility today. The new station
features 4 pull through bays that can accommodate eight fire
trucks, sleeping quarters for ten fire fighters, four
administrative offices, a dining room, kitchen, day room, and a
conference room. The new station replaces an aging "Fire Hall"
that was built by members of the department when the department
was all volunteer.
Medic 1 &
Engine 1 - Major Accident... October, 2004 - Prosper Medic 1 and Engine 1 responded along
with Frisco Special Ops 601 to CR 84 to assist the Celina Fire
Department with a major accident. A combined effort of the
responding units resulted in stabilization of the over-turned vehicle and successful extrication of the driver, who sustained
minor injuries.
CareFlite Assists At Medical Emergency...
January
22nd, 2004 -
CareFlite is summoned to assist Prosper Medic 1 and Engine 1
while responding to a medical emergency. CareFlite was
used to facilitate a rapid transport to the hospital of a
critically ill patient. The Prosper Fire Department
utilizes CareFlite, Skymed, and Lifestar the three local
air-ambulance services in many different situations.
Primarily an air ambulance is used to transport a trauma patient
in critical condition to one of the regional trauma centers in
Dallas. The air ambulance is the fastest method to provide
a patient access to dedicated trauma services due to their
distance from Prosper. Air ambulances are also called upon
during medical emergencies based on a number of factors
including patient status, time of day, and expected transport
time by ground. At 7 AM on a weekday morning it may be
faster to use an air ambulance to transport a patient to a
hospital in Dallas than for a patient to be transported by
ground to a local hospital.
New Station Ground Breaking... January 22nd, 2004 -
After months of planning,
meetings, and bid reviews we formally began the process of
constructing a new Central Fire Station. Despite cold and
damp conditions there was a large turn out at our ground
breaking ceremony.
ISO Rating Lowered...
April, 2003 - After conducting an audit of
the Prosper Fire Department and Town facilities the ISO
(Insurance Services Office, Inc. -
www.iso.com
) has lowered the Town's rating by one full point. Low ISO
ratings equate to lower home insurance rates for the citizen's
of Prosper. The lowered rating is a direct result of the
hard work and dedication of the members of the Prosper Fire
Department. The Department is committed to providing the
best possible service to the citizen's of Prosper. Click
here
to read the letter that the department received from ISO.
New Fire
Station...
April, 2003 - The planning and development
phase of the department's new fire station project is well under
way. Above you can see a architectural rendition of the
new station. The new station will provide adequate space
for all of our apparatus as well as office space and living
quarters for personnel. The new station will be located at
1500 East First Street, just west of the newest water tower at
County Road 78 and East First Street.
New Engine
Arrives...
March
2003 - Prosper Fire Department's new Pierce Enforcer Engine
arrives in Texas. The 2003 Custom Class A Pumper will add
significant capabilities to the department's fire suppression
arsenal. The new apparatus is equipped with a Compressed Air
Foam System (CAFS) that will give fire fighters significant
advantages in battling certain types of fires. The new
engine is currently under going a make ready process at the
manufacturer's facility in Denton.
Ambulance
Service Begins...
October
1st, 2002 - Our new ambulances have passed the rigors of
inspection by the Texas Department of Health and went into
service at midnight on October 1st, 2002. With the
addition of 3 new fire fighter / paramedics the ambulance will
be staffed 24 hours a day with two fire fighter / paramedics.
Prosper Fire - Rescue is now providing ambulance service for the
Town of Prosper, City of Celina, and virtually all
unincorporated areas of Collin County north of US Hwy 380 and
west of FM 2478. The two fire fighter / paramedics on duty
at all times will bring the level of advanced medical care
closer to the citizens that we serve that were previously served
by the Frisco Fire Department. When the primary ambulance
is dispatched on a call, volunteer fire fighter / paramedics
will staff our second ambulance in the event of a second call.
Paid 24
Hour Staffing Begins...
May 25, 2002 - The Prosper Fire Department
has taken the first step toward becoming a fully paid fire
department with the addition of the third full time fire fighter
/ paramedic. Staffing during the past 18 months has been 7
days a week from 7am to 7pm, with the additional fire fighter
paramedic staffing will be continuous, 24 hours per day.
The fire fighter will staff the Prosper fire station 24 hours a
day, 365 days per year. The fire fighters duties will
primarily be to keep all of the department's equipment ready for
action. While the department will still rely heavily on
the volunteer members for emergency response, the paid personnel
will be able to ensure that the day to day functions of the
department are met. In the near future additional
personnel will be added to staff an ambulance with two fire
fighter / paramedics at all times.
Burn
Ban Issued For Collin County...
Fireworks
Prohibited Within The Town of Prosper And The ETJ...
Prosper
Fire Department Application Deadline Has Passed...
Prosper
Fire Department Is Accepting Applications...
Friends
of Careflite Award...
National
Night Out...
Station
Logo...
Medic 1 &
Engine 1 - Major Accident...
New Engine
Arrives...