Fire Services Staff & FAQ
Staff
| NAME | TITLE | PHONE |
| Mike Starr - contact |
Fire Chief |
817-748-8168 |
| Wade Carroll - contact | Deputy Fire Chief | 817-748-8146 |
| Ryan Arthur | Interim Lieutenant - EMS/Hazmat | 817-748-8328 |
| David Barnes | Fire Marshal | 817-748-8233 |
| Kelly Clements | Assistant Fire Marshal | 817-748-8671 |
| Melissa Mensch | Office Assistant | 817-748-8106 |
| Kyle Taylor |
Assistant to the Director |
817-748-8624 |
FAQ's
How do I get a burn permit?
Burn permits for the City of Southlake are issued on a case by case basis. Applicants must contact Fire Marshal David Barnes at 817-748-8233 to go over the specific requirements of each one.
What is the Crud Cruiser?
The Crud Cruiser is a twice per year household hazardous waste collection event that allows residents of Southlake to safely dispose of household hazardous waste. For more information please visit the Crud Cruiser page.
Can I tour the Fire Station?
You can schedule a tour of the fire stations for your scout group, preschool and school class, church group, civic group or if you just want to bring the kids down to see the trucks. It is best to call ahead and schedule a time and date that would be best for both you and the firefighters. To schedule a tour, call Community Initiatives Officer Renni Burt at 817-748-8349.
What Fire Code has Southlake adopted?
The City of Southlake has adopted the 2009 International Fire Code.
How can I better prepare for severe weather?
Severe weather is the number one hazard that threatens the North Central Texas Region. Severe weather can bring hail, high winds, flooding, tornadoes and a host of other weather events. The number one recommendation regarding severe weather awareness is to purchase a NOAA Weather Radio and to stay tuned to the weather daily during the spring and summer months. Storms can develop quickly in our region and often catch people off guard. For more information please visit our severe weather awareness page. You may also contact our Emergency Management Coordinator, Kyle Taylor, at 817-748-8624 or visit the Emergency Management page.
Where can I find out about employment within the City of Southlake?
Under a cooperative agreement, Physical Ability Test portion is conducted by Tarrant County College and is valid for six months from the date of issue. The written test is conducted by the City of Southlake. Successful completion of the Physical Ability Test is required to participate in the written test. Click here for more Employment Information and Application and Testing Information.
For fire employment opportunities within Southlake please visit the Human Resources Firefighter/Paramedic Hiring Information page.
Who Do I Call if I Have a Question About Ambulance Billing?
For information on EMS billing, please contact Intermedix at 866-398-8999. For information on the Southlake Fire Services privacy policy please view our HIPPA Privacy Practice.
Do I Need a Tent Permit?
If you are a resident or a commercial business putting up a tent that exceeds 200 square feet you must obtain a tent permit from the City of Southlake. The form needs to be submitted 10 – 14 days prior to the event. You can find the tent permit application here.