About Us
The Tyler Fire Department (TFD) serves the community with the highest level of professionalism, customer service, and responsiveness by providing effective and efficient fire prevention, fire suppression, disaster management, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, water rescue, high-angle, trench, confined space, collapse rescues, and other essential services to save lives and protect property. We are a career department responding to over 14,000 calls for service annually. The Department protects an immense and growing 57 square miles in Smith County. Every citizen, visitor, and every square foot provides the basis for the Department's existence and mission.
Mission Statement
"To protect lives and property from fire and other hazards through incident mitigation, education, and prevention."
Motto
"Our family serving your family."
Emergency Response
Life Safety - As stated in our mission, the TFD is ultimately in existence to provide lifesaving actions in real emergencies. Your life and your loved ones' lives are our #1 priority! It's a mission the Department performs through professional service.
Property Conservation - While Life Safety is always first and foremost, protecting property is also part of the Department's mission. To the extent possible, firefighters make every effort to protect your structure and belongings. They value what you value!
Incident Mitigation - When the big, red fire truck rolls up, the situation is expected to get better. It is our goal for that to happen from emergency medical incidents and vehicle collisions to multi-alarm fires. Firefighters are trained to bring incidents to a close in a thorough and safe manner.
Fire Prevention
Fire Code Enforcement - The best fire is one that never occurs! Or, if it does occur, one that minimally impacts life and property. That's what enforcing the fire code is all about, and it's the primary responsibility of our Fire Prevention and Risk Reduction Division.
Public Education - Another facet of preventing avoidable fires, injuries, and even deaths is educating citizens and business/property owners on how to respond in the event of a fire. The TFD provides outstanding public education to that end.
Emergency Management
The City of Tyler Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery services to the city's residents.
There are 10 Fire Stations throughout our City and the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. Please feel free to stop by your neighborhood fire stations whenever you have a need. Our firefighters will be happy to treat your injury, give you a station tour, provide fire and emergency medical safety tips, or stop by your residence or place of business to check your smoke detectors!
I am very pleased that you took the time to visit our website. If there is anything concerning our Fire Department that you can't find here, please don't hesitate to give us a call. Thank you, and have a safe day!
Best Regards,
David L. Coble - Fire Chief