Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for the Parker Fire Department? 

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Read about the Parker Volunteer Fire Department in The Allen Image.

 

The idea of a Volunteer Fire Department was conceived in 1982. During that year Plano informed the City of Parker that they would shift from a cost "per call" based system to an annual fixed fee system. Parker citizen Lou Matteson rose to the challenge and volunteered his assistance in establishing an alternative to Plano's fire protection. After a town hall meeting in January, 1982, the City Council voted to fund the establishment of the City of Parker Volunteer Fire Department. At the beginning of the following year, thirty-three people volunteered to become firemen. During the spring of 1983 the volunteers built a fire station and bought a fire truck and necessary equipment. Each fireman trained extensively. The Parker Volunteer Fire Department began answering calls in May, 1983.

Since 1983 the Parker Fire Department has added a four bay 3,600 square foot firehouse. Under the leadership of Fire Chief Larry McMenamy, a second fire engine was added in 2003 along with a new brush truck in 2004. Our Fire Department maintains up to date equipment including, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, quality bunker gear, rescue tools (Jaws of Life), defibrillators and two thermal imaging cameras. In July, 2005 the Fire Department completed the construction of an additional 500 sq. feet to expand our training room and enclosed storage capacity. It is worthy of note that much of our fire equipment and supplies are purchased with donated funds from citizens within the community and from our annual  Volunteer Fire Department BBQ and auction. It is the event not to be missed!

September, 2005 marked the end of an era with the retirement of Chief McMenamy. After 23 years of service, Chief McMenamy will be missed as he was a foundation of the original Parker Volunteer Fire Department. Assistant Chief, Mike Sheff, took the position of Chief and will continue Larry's legacy into the future.

In January, 2006 the Department added an additional vehicle to be used as an incident command vehicle.

Presently, Parker has 24-hour dispatch service contracted through the City of Plano and emergency medical service contracted through East Texas Medical Center operating out of the City of Wylie Fire Stations. 

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