Decatur Fire Department

We had a last-minute opportunity to send one of our firefighters to a Truck Operations class in Sugar Land this week. Training opportunities like this are invaluable as we continue preparing for the arrival of our new truck, which is expected to be delivered within the next 6–8 months.

Investing in training before the apparatus arrives ensures our crews are ready to safely and effectively operate the truck from day one. We are committed to providing the highest level of service to our community, and that starts with preparation.

This weekend, we sent our Training Officer, James Cook, to attend the class. We always look forward to bringing this knowledge back to our department and putting it to work for the citizens we serve.

The Decatur Fire Department Foundation celebrated an exciting milestone today as they awarded the first scholarships from the newly formed foundation. This year, the Foundation presented two $2,000 scholarships to deserving recipients through The Roy Eaton Scholarship program.

To be eligible, applicants had to be pursuing a future in the Fire Service. Today, Kale Jones and Caden Cobb were presented with their scholarship checks.

We are incredibly proud of these young men and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them. It is an honor for the Foundation to support the next generation entering the fire service.

Our C Shift crew has spent the past month taking on workouts named in honor of famous military heroes, pushing themselves physically while remembering the sacrifice and dedication of those who served.

This morning, they completed “The Murph” — one of the most challenging and well-known hero workouts. Their commitment to fitness, mental toughness, and teamwork continues to make us proud.

A special shoutout to Firefighter Rust, who even came in on his day off this morning to join his shift for the workout. He has been leading this fitness initiative with the crew over the past month, and his dedication and leadership have made a tremendous impact.

Strong crews are built through hard work together, and these firefighters continue to show what dedication looks like every single day. Great job, C Shift! 💪🇺🇸