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Ordinance Designates City of Fort Worth EMS Provider for Member Cities

Published on February 25, 2025

On Tuesday, Fort Worth City Council adopted a revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ordinance effective July 1, designating itself as the licensed EMS provider for participating member cities. This change aims to centralize EMS operations across multiple jurisdictions, improving service delivery and efficiency.

EMS agreement between City, Firefighters Association approved

Published on January 28, 2025

Through the collective bargaining process, the City and Local 440 negotiated revisions to the CBA, providing civil service status to former employees of MedStar.

Proposed framework would ease EMS transition from MedStar to City

Published on January 15, 2025

This establishes a civil service framework for services provided by emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics and telecommunicators as these services transition from MedStar to the City of Fort Worth.

City, Firefighters Association OK adding EMS personnel to FWFD

Published on January 15, 2025

The City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Firefighters Association have taken a big step toward creating a new approach to Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Experienced Emergency Management Professional Joins City of Fort Worth

Published on December 08, 2024

Sonny Saxton brings a 30-year background in emergency services to the newly created role of Director of Emergency Communications and Management for the City of Fort Worth

The Public Information office serves as the department's communications link to the community, the department and the media outlets. The position reports to the Executive Services Assistant Chief but works closely with the Fire Chief and the Executive Staff as well.

Job responsibilities include the creation, organization and distribution of information regarding department activities, the department's website, newsletter and various social media sites. Seasonal fire safety awareness and community emergency preparedness information are coordinated through this position as well. During emergency incidents, the Public Information Officer serves as a liaison with the media. Once on scene, the Public Information Officer works with Incident Command to develop a clear picture of the incident. Briefings are held on scene for the media and regular updates are communicated through interviews, press releases, and social media postings. 

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