Fire House 4

Merry Christmas brothers

Wishing our members and their families a safe and peaceful Christmas. Thank you to those on shift today, protecting our communities!

On the 4th day ’til Christmas, my IFD gave to us… 4 IFD keychains.

Station 4 is located at 800 Metker and opened in June 2021. The original fire station 4 opened in 1960 and was located at 3303 N. MacArthur Blvd. The original station is now in operation as our Fire Investigations station.

Leave a comment below, and we’ll randomly choose 4 lucky winners to receive an IFD keychain.
🔙

Today, the Irving Fire Department remembers our first Line of Duty Death. Firefighter James Pressnall, E-4-B shift, died February 28, 1984, due to injuries sustained while fighting an apartment building fire. FF Pressnall was the first documented firefighter in America to die in a lightweight truss-constructed structure. Since his death, FF Pressnall has been referenced many times in books and presentations across the county regarding the inherent danger lightweight truss construction poses to firefighters. His sacrifice has contributed to countless lives saved through lessons learned. We learned as a profession how to better approach the challenges of these structures differently and understand the science behind the danger these structures present to us.
FF Pressnall will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Brother Pressnall.

Today, the Irving Fire Department honors the legacy of Wendell McCluer. Firefighter McCluer, T-9 C shift, died on January 25, 1988. McCluer devoted 25 years to the City of Irving, 23 were served with the fire department. His commitment to this profession was unmeasurable, McCluer passed rendering aid to a stranded motorist. Many kind words have been spoken of McCluer: “He was the best the department could produce” “He gave himself unselfishly” “True Friend.” FF McCluer will never be forgotten. Rest easy Brother McCluer.

Merry Christmas from Firehouse 4!

From our family to yours, Irving Fire says Merry Christmas to you!! Have a safe and wonderful day!

Twenty-four years ago, Irving Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins #830 was brutally murdered when he responded to a suspicious circumstance call at the Oshman's Sporting Goods here in Irving. Seven escaped convicts were in the midst of committing an aggravated robbery and ambushed Officer Hawkins, killing him before he could get out of his police car. Today, we remember our brother and honor his sacrifice. The Hawkins family will forever be in our hearts. We will never forget!

Memories about Aubrey: https://youtu.be/Liruzk8Vj88

20th Anniversary Memorial Video: https://youtu.be/6avdLWUW07U



Aubrey Hawkins #830

EOW: 12-24-2000

Join us as we honor the life and legacy of our brother Irving Police Officer Jerome Scholz.

November 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Plymouth Park Baptist Church
1714 N. Story Road
Irving, Texas 75061

It is with heavy heart that the Irving Fire Department reports the off-duty passing of our Brother, Fire Equipment Operator, Joshua Brandes. FEO Brandes selflessly served the City of Irving for over thirteen years and will be missed by all. Please keep his family, and the members of this department, in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve his loss. Rest in peace Brother.