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Fire fighters are among the bravest and most selfless individuals in our society. They put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities from fires, accidents, and natural disasters. When a fire fighter is injured on the job, they expect to receive the support and care they need to recover and get back to their duties. But unfortunately, sometimes they can’t. Either way, the workers' compensation system can be complex, confusing, and even hostile, making it ...

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Your Lewisville Fire Fighters serve our Lewisville community both on and off duty. While on duty, your fire fighters are committed to keeping Lewisville safe by having well-trained and dedicated emergency responders. Off-duty, your fire fighters are committed to giving back through our charitable foundation.The Lewisville Fire Fighters Foundation was created with the same driving purpose that led us to become fire fighters; serving others above ourselves. our community support fund is dedicated...

Lewisville, TX– With the recent uptick in water-related incidents on Lake Lewisville, Lewisville Fire Fighters advise that accidental drowning can be prevented by taking proper precautions. “Our citizens' safety is our top priority,” said Joaquin Criner, president of Lewisville Local 3606, “We want to offer these important water safety tips so everyone can enjoy their day on the lake safely.” Important safety tips include: Wearing a life jacket is always the safest way to ...

When the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re playing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun.And it’s critical for your heart health. Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently.“If you’re well hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard,” said John Batson, M.D, a sports medicine physician with Lowcountry Spine & Sport in Hilton He...

In October of 2020, we lost retired captain, Gayle Johnson. Johnson was a pillar in the city of Lewisville, spending 30 years in the Lewisville Fire Department. In his memory, we established the Captain Gayle Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund. We are proud to announce that Lewisville resident Guadalupe Carrillo is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. Carrillo graduated from North Central Texas College (NCTC) Fire Academy, one of the toughest programs in the area. She is also a...

On Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 Lewisville Local 3606 President, Joaquin "Jack" Criner, was honored by the Lewisville Noon Rotary for his exemplary service to the Lewisville community. From the Lewisville Noon Rotary website: "The Lewisville Noon Rotary last week recognized firefighter Jack Criner for his exemplary service to the local community. A dedicated member of the Lewisville Fire Department for more than 25 years, Criner spent the majority of his career riding on the truck before recen...