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 Mission
Statement:
"To dedicate ourselves to providing a progressive department
of professionally trained and equipped personnel in order to protect
the lives, property, and environment of our community."
Our Vision:
We, the Members of the Wylie Fire Department:
- Place safety as our first priority
- Take pride in meeting and exceeding the expectations of our
community
- Encourage innovation and apply technologies that enhance the
quality of our fire and life safety services
- Recognize the value and benefit in the diversity of every individual's
background and experience
- Commit to the professional development of individual members
as an investment in the future of our organization
- Depend upon the teamwork, with all individuals and divisions
working together to ensure our success
The Wylie Fire Department, established in 1909, services approximately
sixty square miles of a rural Southeast Collin County, including
contracted service to the City of St. Paul. Our extra-territorial
jurisdiction (ETJ) includes service to a portion of Dallas County,
Rockwall County, and Lake Lavon. The population within our city
limits is approximately 30,000. Population within the City of Wylie
includes a large percentage of elderly citizens with a growing number
of young families and businesses who seek the smaller town atmosphere.
WFD currently staffs two fire stations, 24/7, with “Quint”
fire companies and three MICU ambulances serving the Southeast Collin
County Coalition with an approximate population of 50,000. Additional
staffing includes the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, EMS Captain,
Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector/Investigator and administrative personnel.
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