Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Free preventive blood pressure checks are offered every day between 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Remember, in case of any illness or emergency, please call 911.

To obtain a copy of an EMS patient report, the actual patient or another person with a written medical authorization signed by the patient must request the report through the Fire Administration office. Whether you are the patient or an authorized representative (as described above), you must bring proper identification. Due to the medical information contained in these reports, we are prohibited by law from releasing them without the patient's written authorization. EMS patient reports are available in the Fire Administration offices, located at 1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

To request a fire report, please visit the City Secretary's Office at 1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX. This office is open Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Learn more about the Mesquite Fire Department's Public Education program.

The Public Information Officer for the Mesquite Fire Department is Captain Elliot Howard. He can be reached at 972-216-6315.

No registration is required for medical alarms. The City of Mesquite does require that fire alarms in commercial buildings be registered. This includes all buildings except single-family residential dwellings. A nonrefundable permit fee of $50.00 per alarm site with one fire alarm control unit is required for the issuance of a permit.  If an alarm site has multiple fire alarm control units, a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for the first alarm control unit and $10.00 for each additional fire alarm control unit is required.  A permit is issued for one year and must be renewed annually by payment of the required fee.  A new fee and permit is required upon a change in ownership or change in occupancy of the property.  A new owner or occupant of a building with a fire alarm is required to obtain a new permit. This includes both fire alarms that are monitored and fire alarms that only sound on the premises. Owners of fire alarms in commercial buildings are also required to have their alarm systems inspected by a fire alarm technician once each year, and records of the inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained at the fire alarm site and available for inspection with the consent of the permit holder or other authorized representative.  The owners of all fire alarms, both registered commercial and non-registered residential, are subject to fines for excessive false alarms or for failure to properly maintain a fire alarm system. Contact the Fire Marshal's office at 972-216-6267 for further information.

Fire inspections are initiated in any of the following ways: Request of the owner or occupant; Citizen complaint; Application for certain licenses or permits; Routine inspection It is our goal to conduct a fire inspection of each business in Mesquite at least once each year. To request an inspection or register a complaint regarding a fire hazard, call the Fire Prevention office at 972-216-6267.

For information regarding plan reviews and permits for fire protection systems, fire lanes or flammable liquid storage tanks, contact the Fire Prevention offices at 972-216-6267.

Hazardous conditions may be reported to the Mesquite Fire Department Fire Marshal's office at 972-216-6267.

Yes. Please call 972-216-6316.

A multipurpose fire extinguisher is best for the home. A type "ABC" extinguisher rated at 2A:10B:C is recommended.

For compliments concerning the Mesquite Fire Department, please contact the Fire Administration offices at 972-216-6267 or visit us at 1515 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149. Office hours are Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.