Addison Fire Department | 4798 Airport Pkwy | Addison, TX 75001-3364 | 972-450-7201

The 55 members of the Fire Department proudly protect lives and property of people living, working and playing in Addison.  Operating from two stations, the department provides fire protection and emergency services for the Town, and aircraft rescue and firefighting protection for the Addison Airport.  All members of the Department are certified in emergency medicine and all vehicles are staffed with highly trained paramedics who can provide advanced life support services within minutes.  Fire Department equipment includes two engines, two MICU ambulances, a ladder truck, an aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle, a utility squad, and a backup engine and ambulance.  The department offers additional services such as residential smoke detector battery changes, home and business fire inspections, fire safety training classes, CPR training, and more.

Firefighter Returns Home from Iraq

Addison welcomed Firefighter/Paramedic, John Peskuski home in May after a 7 month tour of duty in Iraq.  John, known as Sergeant Ski, is a Sergeant in the Marine Corp Reserves where his main role is fire protection.  The Addison Fire Dept. is happy to have John back home safely and part of the family again.

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EMERGENCY

• Addison's Emergency Management Plan
• Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities
• Emergency Medical Services and Training
• Emergency Notification System - This system allows the Town of Addison to share information directly with the public via e-mail, phone, PDAs, pagers, and cell phones during emergencies in which there is a threat to life or property
• Emergency Preparedness Guide - Learn what to do when disaster threatens
• Emergency Preparedness Information
• Tornado Information - Learn interesting facts about tornadoes and what to do before and during a tornado

FIRE ALARMS

• Fire Alarm Installation Requirements
• Fire Alarm Plan Submittal Form
• Annual Smoke Detector Battery Replacement Program

Fire Lane Specifications
Fire Operations Division
Fire Prevention and Codes Overview

FIRE SPRINKLERS

• Fire Sprinkler Installation Requirements (General)
• Fire Sprinkler Plan Submittal Form
• Fire Sprinkler Requirements (Pre-Action)

Interactive Open House - On Sunday, November 9th, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, the Addison Fire Department will be hosting an interactive open house
Homeland Security
JOBS - Check here periodically for Firefighter/Paramedic postings.  Minimum requirements: paramedic certification and 30 college hours.
Live-Fire Drills
Summer Grilling Tips
Summer Safety
Texas Safe Haven/Baby Moses Dallas - Every Fire Station in Dallas County has been designated as a safe haven for leaving newborn babies

Did you know?! Addison is nationally known for having one of the most progressive fire sprinkler ordinances in the world. All buildings over 500 square-feet - including residences - are equipped with an approved fire sprinkler system when they are constructed.  Adopted in 1992, this life saving prerequisite has become a model for many communities around the Country.

Contact us

Noel Padden	Fire Chief	972-450-7203	Contact Noel Padden
David Benson	Operations Chief	972-450-7212	Contact David Benson
Chris Kellen	EMS/Training Chief	972-450-7206	Contact Chris Kellen
Gordon Robbins	Fire Prevention Chief	972-450-7220	Contact Gordon Robbins