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As of 1900 hours today, January 27th, 2021, Captain Gary Apple has finished his last shift with the Lewisville Fire Department. Capt. Apple spent today riding Truck 6, stealing the nozzle on a vehicle fire, and participated with the Pipes and Drums during a city officials retirement reception. Capt. Apple will truly be missed and after 35 years & 9 months, it is safe to say he has influenced and mentored many Lewisville Fire Fighters during that time. His passion for the job is infecti...

About a year ago, your Lewisville Fire Fighters responded to a reported vehicle accident. On arrival the crews from Truck 6, Medic 6, and Engine 8 had a vehicle with extensive damage and a victim who needed to be extricated from the vehicle. The crews immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle and preparing to start cutting the car apart. Emergency Medical crews simultaneously were speaking to the patient, getting her stabilized, and explaining to her the process that was about to t...

On January 3rd, 2021, Lewisville Fire Department placed Rescue 7 in service with one idea in mind; to protect the citizens of Lewisville. Rescue 7 is a “Special Services” unit, meaning it is to respond to all major incidents in the city. Rescue 7 has been strategically placed in the center of the city. They are located at Firehouse 7 on Texas St., along with Truck 7 and Battalion 160. By stationing them at Firehouse 7, they can quickly get to anywhere in the city, due to their quick ...

The mission of Local 3606, and it’s executive board, is to protect our citizens by making sure your fire fighters are trained and equipped to do an exceptional job. We also have a duty to make sure your fire fighters stay healthy and take care of them, and their families, if the need arises. Part of doing that, is to make sure their voice is heard on a state and National level. The Local 3606 executive board takes this very seriously. That is why we have paid close attention to the Gener...

After almost 36 years of dedicated and selfless service to the citizens of Lewisville, Captain Gary Apple has decided that he will hang up his coat and helmet one last time at the end of January 2021.  Captain Apple joined the Lewisville Fire Department in 1985 and has made a lasting impact. Captain Apple is known for his passion for the job. Through his tenure at LFD he has pretty much done it all. From being a diver, a member of the department’s Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid Syst...

Lewisville Local 3606 would like to thank BMR Pool & Patio for their $1000 donation in support of Lewisville’s Fire Fighters. President Joaquin “Jack” Criner received a check from from retired Lewisville Fire Fighter, and BMR Owner, Rick Donoghue on December 16th, 2020. Rick is a proud member of the Lewisville Fire Family. Rick spent his career serving the citizens of Lewisville. This love of service was passed down to his Step-Son Matthew. Matthew is now following in Rick’s f...

On Friday, November 13th, 2020, Brian and Nikki Purcell, the owners of Firehouse Movers, invited Lewisville Fire Fighters President Joaquin “Jack” Criner to their Lewisville headquarters for a special presentation. Brian and Nikki generously donated $500 on behalf of their entire team at Firehouse Movers, to the Lewisville Fire Fighters Association, Local 3606. Brian, a retired Lewisville Fire Fighter, continues to serve his Lewisville community in other ways. From being a philanthropic...