Fire Department

The Murphy Fire Rescue Department is a full service municipally supported organization. Our current ISO rating for insurance purposes is 4. We respond to over 950 emergency calls for service each year. Fire loss has been held to minimal levels despite the addition of several hundred new buildings, partly due to inspections and enforcement.

The department is staffed by 6 full time firefighters working on three 24 hour shifts for a total of 18 shift assigned personnel supported by one chief officer, an administrative captain, and an administrative assistant.  All of our firefighters below the rank of Lieutenant are certified or licensed paramedics.

The fire department does more than just respond to emergencies. Routine duties consist mainly of those actions necessary for fire prevention and readiness. We conduct public education programs for block parties, homeowner’s associations, day care centers, community groups, and scout groups. All site plans submitted to the city planning and zoning commission are reviewed by the fire department to assure compliance to the city fire code. Fire inspections are done for all new and existing businesses in town as well as monitoring the status of fire protection systems in place. Firefighters regularly check construction sites for proper fuel storage and access.

The on-duty firefighters maintain the apparatus and equipment readiness. They have a daily routine including the inspection of all fire apparatus and equipment. Records are maintained in accordance with state requirements. All fire calls are reviewed for quality assurance. Run reports are sent to the state under the Texas Fire Incident Reporting System. Emergency medical calls are reviewed by the department quality assurance officer to maintain a high level of competency among our members.

Mission Statement

We, the Officers and Firefighters of the Murphy Fire-Rescue Department, commit ourselves to be the best in our field; to be the benchmark by which others in the fire service are measured; and to provide the community we serve with the finest possible fire prevention, protection, and emergency services available anywhere.

Our Motto
“Proud to serve”

Vision Statement

Murphy Fire Department is a group of professionals who work together to:

• form an effective, efficient initial fire attack crew,
• deliver exemplary Emergency Medical Services to the citizens and visitors of Murphy,
• and to be leaders in the area of fire and life safety education.

Values

1. Courage - not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon
2. Competence - proficiency in performing tasks without the necessity of thought.
3. Confidence - the elimination of the word "can't" from our departmental vocabulary.  "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." - Henry Ford
4. Loyalty - loyal to community, department, and self.

	Fire Chief Mark Lee 972-468-4300
	Administrative Captain Perry Elliott 972-468-4312
	Fire Administration Dawnelle Rounsavall 972-468-4304
	206 North Murphy Road Murphy, Texas 75094