Chosen to be one of seven departments featured from across the globe, a video highlighting the Spring Fire Department’s firefighter wellness programs is premiering at the 2018 Fire Rescue International (FRI) conference in Dallas.
At the beginning of August, Metis Tactical began assessing the physical fitness of all full-time Spring Fire Department firefighters using 3D modeling and core strength exercises.
The Spring Fire Department firetrucks are constantly running out to fires and rescues in the Texas heat, so it is no surprise that they can accumulate expensive repair needs. In an effort to save money while keeping the apparatus safe and well maintained, Spring Fire’s Emergency Vehicle Technician Red Haney does many in house repairs.
When most people see a firetruck they only think of the flashing lights and water hose, but Spring Fire Apparatus Maintenance Associate Brian Taylor thinks of all it takes to keep those trucks running.
Last summer, Spring Firefighter Jason Randall suffered what could have been a career-ending injury to his back. Today, he returned to work stronger than ever thanks to the help he received from the Spring Fire Department and Metis Tactical.
During a raging thunderstorm on Thursday, July 12, 2018, lightning struck a commercial complex off Interstate 45. The resulting fire burned for 30-40 minutes before an off-site business owner noticed the smoke on security camera feeds.