Briar-Reno Fire Department

📣 Things are “heating up” around our area and it’s time to be aware of your surroundings. This afternoon crews responded to a grass fire within the City of Reno. Thanks to someone’s swift choice to call 911 as well as quick response times, this fire was contained quickly!

We hope this serves as a reminder to everyone that it is extremely dry and fire danger within our area is increasing. 🔥

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👀 Super sneak peak into the remodel of station 33 🚒

Things still have a way to go but we hope to be responding from our second station by the end of August! We are excited to have a station staffed and operating back in Tarrant County!

Working on the basics, team building, and remembering to try to take a moment and appreciate the view ☀️🚒

🔥 ⚠️At approximately 8:56 AM this morning crews responded to the report of a porch fire in the 14000 block of Briar Road. Upon arrival crews found heavy fire extension into the residence and quickly located a male victim. Crews performed a rapid rescue and performed life saving measures. The victim was flown to Parkland hospital with burns to approximately 50% of his body.

Responding agencies worked extremely effectively and cohesively on this incident.

The fire is currently under investigation.

Azle Professional Firefighters Local 3627 Parker County Emergency Services District 1 Wise County ESD #1 Tarrant County Fire Marshal's Office Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Tarrant County Regional Communications - TCRC

The July 4th holiday once again resulted in an extremely busy time for our crews with 3 residential structure fires within our response district, 1 grass fire (all fires caused due to improper use of fireworks) as well as 11 other calls over a 6 hour period. Strong work by our crews during this holiday weekend.

Big congratulations to our Assistant Chief, Rebekah Marlow on graduating the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, Fire Chiefs Academy! This is a two year program that focuses on leadership, management, and the growth of fire departments. Good job Chief! 🚒

🔥 On Friday June 14th crews worked a 3-alarm residential structure fire in the 100 block of Deer Crossing - mutual aid to Parker County Emergency Services District 1. A lot of hard work and long hours for those involved. 🚒

🚒 Working Commercial Van Fire in the 11000 block of North Court this afternoon🔥

🔥 it has been a busy past 24 hours in our region with multiple working fires and an extremely high call volume 🚒

Azle Professional Firefighters Local 3627 Parker County Emergency Services District 1

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are grateful for their service and dedication to protecting our freedoms. As first responders, we also pay tribute to our fallen brothers and sisters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Thank you for your bravery and selflessness. 🇺🇸

🔥🚒 **Major Announcement!** 🔥🚒

With the incredible growth of our community and our dedication to its safety, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our second staffed fire station, located in Tarrant County!

Two weeks ago, we embarked on the remodeling process of our existing second station which is located in Tarrant County. Our goal through this process is to re-vive ‘Station 33’ - a community cornerstone and enhance the services of our Tarrant County Residents. Thanks to our partnership with Tarrant County ESD 1, this station will be opening with full-time staff dedicated to our residents.

As these changes unfold, we're excited to reveal that our staffing model will be doubling in size! Both stations will be staffed around the clock enhancing our response models to all of the communities that we currently serve.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to expand and grow. Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see everyone at our grand opening in a few months.

Community. Compassion. Commitment.

May is a time to raise awareness and support for mental health.
Let's work together to spread understanding, kindness, and resources to help those struggling with their mental well-being. We can make a difference by breaking the stigma and promoting mental health awareness all year round.

If you’d like to purchase our FD mental health awareness Tee shirt, they’re for sale for $25 cash or Venmo.

You can drop by the station or call ahead to make arrangements.
817-677-4227
185 W Reno Rd. Azle Tx

Our thoughts and our prayers go out to our friends and family at the Pelican Bay Police Department.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of one of our police officers, Lieutenant Jason Jordan. Jason fought a long, hard battle against cancer for more than a year but lost his fight this morning.

Jason began his career as a Tarrant County Jailer in 1999 before deciding to pursue a career as a Texas Peace Officer. Jason started his law enforcement career as a deputy with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in 2002 and served honorably there and at other agencies over the years. Jason served as the Chief of Police for the City of Godley from 2015-2022 where he oversaw every aspect of the department. From 2022 to recent, Jason served the community of Pelican Bay as a Lieutenant, overseeing criminal investigations, the property room, patrol, and evidence processing.

Jason will be remembered for his contributions to the community he proudly served, and we will forever be grateful for his selfless service and dedication that he gave our department. Please keep Jason’s wife, Brenda, his two sons, three daughters, two grandchildren, family, friends, City staff at Pelican Bay, and members of our Police Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mayor Olague has directed those flags at city facilities be lowered until the day of interment.

Rest in peace, Jason. Your legacy will live in the hearts of those you’ve touched.

🚨Residential Structure Fire🚨

This morning crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Arvel Circle, Reno. Thanks to a quick response time and swift actions the fire was contained to a bathroom.

Check out the picture below which shows smoke patterns on the interior of a bedroom door that shows the importance of keeping doors shut.

Our thoughts and prayers going out to our family at the Crowley Fire Department and the Rendon Fire Department in their time of loss.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of one of our members, Lieutenant Robert Constantine. Lieutenant Constantine passed away unexpectedly at home with his family late Wednesday evening.

Please pray for Lieutenant Constantine’s wife and two young children, family, friends, and the other members of our department during this difficult time. We will forever be grateful for his selfless service and dedication that he gave our department. He was one of the most integral parts of the training division of our department and was looked at as not only a fellow brother, but a mentor to so many of our members.

Rest in peace, Lieutenant Constantine. Your legacy will live on in the hearts of those you've touched.

Keep an eye on the weather! Check back for the latest models from the US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas.

🔥 This afternoon crews worked a fire secondary to a motor vehicle collision that took out an electrical pole at the intersection of Moran and Lavender Lane in Tarrant County.

▶️ It is important to remember to keep down high piles of debris and grass near your home.

To our friends at the United States Marshals Service, we are saddened by your loss and want you to know we stand beside you.

▶️ Back at it again this week with another CPR course in the books for City Employees!

This week we were in the City of Pelican Bay, Texas to provide their city employees with hands on skills and firsthand knowledge of how to response to a cardiac arrest.

Ensuring our community's safety is our top priority, and we believe equipping our city's employees with life-saving skills is essential.

Together, let's build a safer, stronger community! 🚒💨

➡️ Open CPR classes for the public, coming soon!

⚠️Weather Aware⚠️

An upper ridge and cap are keeping us dry into the afternoon hours, but thunderstorms return late tonight and into Friday morning!

These storms may be accompanied by large hail and damaging winds. Though the risk is low, isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out with these storms.

📣Member Spotlight👨🏻‍🚒

➡️ This week we want to introduce Allen Jones who is one of our most senior Firefighters. Around our area Allen is known for his great sawyer skills from spending much time as a wildland firefighter. In his free time he enjoys playing golf, going to Rangers games and spending time with his family. Allen has a large family and is absolutely awesome with kids. His love for being a firefighter is due to his big heart and passion for being there to help others when no one else is.

Stay tuned for more introductions...

See you this morning! ☕️

See you soon!!

📣Member Spotlight👨🏻‍🚒

➡️ This week we want to introduce Braxton Collins who is one of our newest Firefighters. Braxton is from the North Richland Hills area and a graduate of the Temple Fire Academy. He has known that he has a passion for helping others from a young age and plans to spend his life dedicated to just that.

In his free time Braxton is a mean competition on the dance floor, avid traveler and dog lover!

Welcome Firefighter Collins! Stay tuned for more introductions...

🚒📞 This National Telecommunicators Week, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dispatchers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our communities safe. Your dedication and quick thinking are invaluable in coordinating emergency responses and ensuring the safety of both the public and our first responders. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for being the lifeline between those in need and the help they require. Your role is essential, and we are immensely grateful for everything you do!

Tarrant County Regional Communications - TCRC Parker County Fire Alarm Parker County Hospital District EMS

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This week we were thrilled to kick off a series of CPR Classes tailored specifically for the public works and administrative staff of the cities we work with. This week we were at City of Reno, Parker County - City Government.

Ensuring our community's safety is our top priority, and we believe equipping our city's employees with life-saving skills is essential.

City of Pelican Bay, Texas, you're next! Stay tuned for updates as we bring this invaluable training to our community more often.

Together, let's build a safer, stronger community! 🚒💨

➡️ Open CPR classes for the public, coming soon!

🔥Automatic aid to Wise County ESD #1 this evening 🔥

STRUCTURE FIRE — Several area fire departments are currently battling a structure fire in the 300 block of Brighton Oaks Drive south of Boyd.

Use caution in the area.

This morning crews responded to a structure fire in the City of Pelican Bay. All occupants were evacuated safely and the fire is currently under investigation. The fire was contained to the garage and had minimal damage to the home.

Thank you to Azle Professional Firefighters Local 3627 and Wise County ESD #1 for their assistance!

*Photo credit to Kristine Harrington