The mission of the Media Relations Office is to establish and maintain a communications link between the public and the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department.  This is accomplished through a working relationship with various media sources and through partnerships with both community and business organizations.  By using these resources to disseminate information, the public gains a better understanding of our operations and in turn, instills trust and reassurance to the residents of the City of Dallas.

Public Information Officers (PIO), uniformed members who have received special media relations training, staff the Media Relations Office.  PIOs serve as the department’s spokespersons at the scene of all major incidents and significant events.  While it is possible for the media to get their story without the PIOs, more accurate news reports are made possible by the presence of these uniformed members.  And since PIOs are familiar with our department’s operations, policies and strategies, they can quickly answer any concerns and questions that the media may have.  

The Media Relations Office also publishes the department’s statistical brochure and the online Activity Reports.  These publications serve to keep the public and city officials informed of the department’s activities on an annual basis.  By taking advantage of the Internet presence, the Activity Report allows immediate access to statistical information that may be helpful to local, national and international organizations, particularly those involved in the fire service.

 The Media Relations Office can be contacted at (214) 670-7949

Activity Reports

 Dallas Fire-Rescue Press Releases
 Current Press Releases   --    2004 & 2005  --  2003

2002   --   2001    --   2000 and older

Media Links

TXCN, Texas Cable News
Dallas Morning News
www.cbs11tv.com