DFD Station #34

Station Number #34		Companies Assigned
Council District 5
1234 Carbona Drive @ Lake June Road
	Battalion 8
	Engine 34
	Truck 34
	Rescue 34
	Swift Water 34
page updated 12/03/2008

Dallas Fire-Rescue is proud to announce the opening of replacement Fire Station 34 in Pleasant Grove. The new facility replaces the old station located a few blocks away, which has served the community since 1953. The new station was officially placed in service at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002. The station houses Engine 34, Truck 34, Rescue 34 and Battalion Chief 8.

There have been many changes at #34 through the years. "Why I remember when you could look down Lake June Road and it was nothing but a vacant field," tells Captain Charles Davis who has since retired. "Not much business. Little traffic." Now Lake June Road, as well as all of the Grove, is dotted with businesses and houses.

Other changes through the years include the type of calls Station #34 responds to. In the early days, most engine calls were for grass, brush and house fires. Now, the majority of engine runs are to assist the Rescue.

Station #34 has been involved fighting exciting fires both as a first alarm company and on multiple alarms. Davis particularly remembers a three alarm fire in January 1975 at the Superior Coats Company on Hawn Freeway, in which highly flammable substances were involved. Another unforgettable fire (Station #34 responded as second up companies) was a five alarm apartment blaze on February 26, 1984, at the Golden Rule Apartments, 8201 Scyene Road. High winds spread the fire which resulted in $2,007,000 loss.

Another memorable incident was an automobile running off the road into Hatton Creek. Gasoline ignition seriously burned two firefighters, ED Ryer and Larry Roberts. Also at that accident, W. H. McCommas suffered a heart attack.

Building Needs

Red: Indicated High Priority Items
Orange: Indicates Medium Priority Items
Green: Indicates Low Priority Items

Category 2 - Station Exterior	Ceiling Tiles	Mold on the tiles throughout station.
Category 2 - Station Exterior	Grill/Smoker	Gas grill is in a state of disrepair.
Category 2 - Station Exterior	Outdoor Furniture	Outdoor furniture needed for back porch area.
Category 2 - Station Exterior	Roof	Multiple leaks causing ceiling tiles to mold
Category 3 - Station Interior	Exercise Equipment	Commercial Elliptical and heavier dumbbells
Category 3 - Station Interior	Floor/Carpet/Tile	New carpet in all bedrooms.
Category 3 - Station Interior	Interior Paint	Paint and drywall in kitchen needs repair.
Category 3 - Station Interior	Window Tint	Weight room.
Apparatus Room	Apparatus Doors	Tint windows.
Apparatus Room	Oil Stoarage Closet	Shop Vac to help keep shop clean.
Bedroom	Bedding (Includes mattresses, pillows, sheets, etc.)	New mattresses for entire station.
Kitchen	Cookware	PYREX
Kitchen	Small Appliances (Toaster, blender, etc.)	Large microwave
Bathroom	Towels	More towels
Family Room	Recliners	New recliners to replace prison chairs.
Offices	Copier/Scanner	General use printer/copier
Offices	Office Chairs/Tables	New office chairs
Additional Items	Additional Fire Fighting Equipment/Tools	Longer ram for homatro tool.
Additional Items	Additional Lawn Equipment	2 gas hedge trimmer, new commercial mower, new blower
Additional Items	Other	2 Jet Skis for swiftwater program.
Other Item(s) and Category Not Described	Other	Shower head in Chief's office broken.

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