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Volume 32, August 2021
Welcome to your look into all the exciting things happening at the City of Corinth. Each month updates on development and construction, news moments, and special events will be delivered directly to your email box.
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MESSAGE FROM THE LAKE CITIES FIRE CHIEF |
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Your Lake Cities Fire Department is made up of 53 individuals whose mission is to deliver innovative and professional emergency and life-safety services. This past year has absolutely been one where we have had to adapt to the changing world more than ever before. I am very proud of the members and how they stepped up to the challenge of adapting our response during COVID followed by an Ice/Freeze storm like many of us have never seen.
As an all-hazard department, we respond to much more than just fire calls. All our apparatus carry advanced life support equipment and are staffed with a Paramedic. We mitigate Fire, Emergency Medical, vehicle accidents and other Trauma calls, Hazardous Material spills, and technical rescue calls.
A large part of our responsibility also includes fire prevention and education. We are in the schools teaching our children about life and fire safety as well as in our business community doing inspections and sharing information. We provide station tours as well as ride-outs for those in school learning to be firefighters and Paramedics. We have contact with over 5000 people a year through our prevention programs.
I am very proud for the opportunity to be the Chief of the Lake Cities Fire Department and cannot say enough how proud I am of this organization, its members, and for the community support you show the Department.
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FIRE HOUSES & HEADQUARTERS |
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Fire House No. 1 (275 Main Street, Lake Dallas): Volunteers from the Lake Cities built the first fire house in 1960, which was torn down and replaced by the current building in 2001. This fire house is known as the Falcon's Nest and is crewed by one captain, one driver, and four firefighters.
Fire House No. 2 (2700 W Shady Shores Road, Corinth): "The Ghost House" opened its doors in 2003 and operates Engine 592, Medic 592, Brush 592, and Utility 592. This fire house is also crewed by one captain, one driver, and four firefighters. This fire house is located at 275 Main Street, Lake Dallas
Fire House No. 3 (3750 Cliff Oaks Drive, Corinth): Our newest fire house, opening in 2019, was awarded the Texas Masonry Council Golden Trowel Award for the dynamic design and functionality of the building. It is also known as the "Heavy House" and is operated by one captain, one driver, and two firefighters.
Headquarters (3501 FM2181 Suite B, Corinth): The Lake Cities Fire Department Headquarters opened in April 2018 and currently houses the Fire Department Command Staff, Fire Prevention Division, and Administration. This building is also shared with the Corinth Police Department.
Click on the button below to view our virtual fire house tours with three members of the LCFD team!
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DIVISION CHIEF OVER TRAINING & EMS PROMOTION |
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The Lake Cities Fire Department is excited to announce the promotion of Captain Greg Ward to the Rank of Division Chief over Training and EMS managing as well as overseeing regulatory requirements, commanding emergency incidents, and other projects.
Chief Ward began his career in 1986, joined the LCFD in November of 1998, and obtained his Paramedic certification in 2000. Chief Ward has served in the ranks of Firefighter, Driver, and Captain with the LCFD before this promotion. He was also the program coordinator for the community outreach and fire prevention programs for 20 years.
Chief Ward has lived in the area his entire time serving with the LCFD and is vested in the department as well as the community. He spends his off time with his wife of 28 years, their four children, and three grandchildren while also finding time to umpire baseball and build model trains.
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Captain Zach Wardlaw started as a part-time FF with LCFD in summer/fall of 1999 and was then hired full-time on January 4, 2000. Zach holds an Advanced Fire Certification and is involved in new hire orientation and training, apparatus committee, as well as the training field committee. When not at work he has been an instructor with the LDHS Fire Academy since its start and very involved in building the training props for the class. He and his wife Jennifer were both born and raised in Denton. They are heavily involved with their son Caden's baseball, and daughter Landry's karate, dance, and softball. As a family, they enjoy going to the lake, fishing, hunting, bowling, and just enjoy being together whenever time permits. Zach said he is “Excited about my new position and hope to continue to learn and teach in my many years to come as a Captain with the LCFD.” |
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Captain Aric Enciso has 14 years of experience and has been with the LCFD since 2014. Aric holds an Advanced Fire Certification and assisted with the development of the inspection and preplan program. He is also part of our wildland response, public education programs, as well as the banquet committee. Aric states he is proud to be a 3rd generation firefighter carrying on his family’s tradition of service.” He has three daughters, a girlfriend, and when not at work enjoys Motocross, snowboarding, playing bass and guitar.
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Captain Ryan Bell began as a volunteer firefighter in 2005 and joined LCFD in 2006. Ryan holds a Master Fire Certification and has been instrumental in our Paramedic Training Program since 2010. Ryan is a Shift Investigator and serves as the department’s quartermaster. On his days off, he is an instructor at the Lake Dallas High School/NCTC Fire Academy. Ryan states, “I have always had a deep desire to serve the community. I believe in strong customer service and treating those in need as I would my own family. I understand that success is defined by those I serve, and teamwork is the only way we will accomplish success. I look forward to the next chapter in my career, and I am excited to meet the new challenges”. Ryan also says his career as a firefighter would not be possible without the love and support of his wife of 12 years Kimberly Bell, and his 9-year-old daughter Brynlee. |
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DRIVER ENGINEER PROMOTIONS |
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Driver Engineer (DE) Nick Lorenzini became a Firefighter in 2004 and joined the LCFD in October 2007. Nick holds an advanced Fire Certification and has been part of our Paramedic field training since 2015, as well as our public education program. He is married with two children ages 11, and 9. As a family, they like to ski, hunt, fish, camp, go to the lake and hang out by the pool. |
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Driver Engineer (DE) Ray Owens has been with the LCFD for 4 ½ years. Prior to that, he spends 12 years maintaining fire apparatus. Ray holds a Master Certification as an Emergency Vehicle Technician as well as a Basic Fire Certification and Driver Certification. In addition to his normal duties, Ray maintains all fire units and small equipment with Lake Cities. In his free time, he spends time with his two sons and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping whenever he gets the opportunity. |
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Driver Engineer (DE) Dominic Gonzales has been a firefighter since 2011 and joined the LCFD in 2013. Dominic holds an Advanced Fire Certification and coordinates our Fire Prevention program. Dominic has been involved in the prevention and education program for six years. Dominic is married with three children and five grandchildren. When not at work he likes to camp, fish, ride a motorcycle, and chase grandkids. |
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CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY REGISTRATION |
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The Citizens Public Safety Academy kicks off on August 18, 2021!
This free 12-week class is designed to increase public knowledge about fire and police operations and tactics. Participants will experience lectures and hands-on demonstrations throughout the course and can even "ride out" on emergency calls with firefighters!
Starting on August 18, classes will meet once a week on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m for 12 weeks. Anyone who is 18 years and older and currently resides or works in one of the four Lake Cities (Corinth, Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas, or Shady Shores) is eligible to register for the class.
The deadline to register for the 2021 Citizen Public Safety Academy is Friday, August 6, 2021! Click the "Register Now" button to submit your application online!
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LAKE CITIES FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE |
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Join the Lake Cities Fire Department for their Annual Open House on Saturday, October 23, at 10 a.m. at Fire House No.3 - 3750 Cliff Oaks Drive, Corinth, TX.
This free and fun family event features live demonstrations on how to keep your family safe with tips and pointers straight from our firefighters. There will also be a fire prevention show, fun activities, and a display of some of the fire trucks and emergency vehicles.
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3300 Corinth Parkway
940-498-3200
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