McKinney Fire Department

06/16/2026

Join us in congratulating Recruit Class 26-1! 🎉

After 10 weeks of hard work, discipline, and dedication, our newest recruit class has officially graduated from the McKinney Fire Department Recruit Academy and earned their navy blue shirts.

When recruits are first hired, they are issued neon shirts to help them stand out and build unity as a class. Week after week, they trained diligently, pushed through challenges, and prepared themselves for the responsibility of serving our community on shift.

We are proud of their commitment and excited to see what the future holds for these newest members of our fire department.

Congratulations, Recruit Class 26-1!

06/12/2026

Recently, one of our McKinney Fire Department crews responded to a call involving a resident who had lost his balance while using a new self-propelled lawn mower. After helping him up and making sure he was okay, the crew noticed the mower was still out and the yard needed attention.

They finished mowing the yard, moved the mower safely, and even pulled a few weeds before clearing the scene.

This is the kind of service that often happens quietly, without expectation of recognition. It is compassion in action, and it reflects the heart of the men and women who serve this community every day.

Great job to the crew for representing McKinney Fire so well and for reminding us that sometimes the smallest acts of kindness leave the biggest impact.

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Caudell on graduating from paramedic school!

This is a major accomplishment that takes countless hours of studying, clinical rotations, sacrifice, and dedication. Becoming a paramedic is no easy task, and FF Caudell’s commitment to growing in his service to our community is something worth celebrating.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Caudell on this well-earned achievement!

06/05/2026

After a hard day of training in the Texas heat, our McKinney Fire recruits got a well-earned cool down thanks to TC Shaved Ice!

A big thank you to TC Shaved Ice for helping our Training Division treat the recruit class to something refreshing after putting in the work. Nothing like shaved ice to wrap up a hot day on the training field! 🍧🔥

06/01/2026

Join us in congratulating our McKinney Fire Department members who celebrated work anniversaries this month!

We’re grateful for their continued service, dedication, and commitment to serving the McKinney community. Each year represents countless hours of training, teamwork, emergency response, and sacrifice.

Thank you for all you do, and congratulations on another year of service! 👏🔥

05/30/2026

Join us in congratulating Jake McAllister on his recent promotion to Engineer!

This promotion reflects Jake’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to continued growth in the fire service. The Engineer role carries great responsibility, from safely operating apparatus to supporting crews during emergency responses, and we’re proud to see Jake take this next step in his career.

Congratulations, Engineer McAllister! 👏🔥

05/28/2026

We’re proud to share that the McKinney Fire Department has earned the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for the 5th consecutive year.

This recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of our EMS personnel and system partners to deliver high-quality cardiac and stroke care when every second counts. From early recognition and evidence-based treatment in the field to rapid transport, hospital prenotification, seamless EMS-to-hospital coordination, and ongoing quality improvement, this award represents a reliable system of care built to serve our community at the highest level.

Achieving Gold for five straight years demonstrates McKinney Fire Department’s continued dedication to nationally benchmarked, outcome-driven emergency medical care. We’re honored to serve McKinney and proud of the team effort behind this accomplishment.

05/27/2026

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