PLANO, Texas, January 31, 2020 – Plano Fire-Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic Phillipe Casey Talley passed away after a lengthy hospital stay. Talley, 46, was found unconscious and unresponsive by a family member at his Farmersville home on January 8. He was transported to Medical City McKinney where he had been treated and remained in ICU. He passed away from natural causes around 6:30 am with family by his side and fire department personnel providing a Silent Watch. Talley began his career in the fire service in 2003 with the Denison Fire Department where he promoted to Driver Operator. He was hired as a firefighter/paramedic by Plano Fire-Rescue on June 25, 2007, and was serving out of Plano’s Fire Station 6 on B shift. He is survived by his wife, Julie, one daughter, and one son.

On January 13, 2020, PFRA member Rob Johnson was officially recognized at the Plano City Council meeting for his 21 years of service as “Sparky the Fire Dog“. Sparky is a regular character at all Plano Fire public events and he walks with the department in annual parades. Rob will be missed as the original City of Plano Sparky!

Photos from the ceremony are posted here: http://www.pfra.net/Gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=182194

Congratulations to Chief Helm on his retirement. PFRA and the citizens of Plano are appreciative of his service to the city. Photos from the retirement ceremony can be viewed here: http://www.pfra.net/Gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=181914 Special thanks to PFRA photographer John Mouser.

There are less than 4 seats available for the upcoming Spring CFA class! Be sure to fill out this application and send it in today. Only CFA graduates are eligible to join PFRA!