Steve Stoler, Plano’s Director of Media Relations, has produced a short video about the Plano Fire-Rescue Retiree Sidewalk project at Station 1. Click here to watch the video on YouTube.
Click here to read more about the PFR Retiree brick project, including a name/location lookup tool.
Major renovations are underway at Station 5 near Park and Preston. Two more bays will be added along with a complete remodel of the living quarters. Check out this video from the City of Plano with the artist renderings of the final project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag9yQuXdVyE
On Saturday September 17, PFRA members along with Plano Fire Chief Biggerstaff attended the Texas Citizen’s Fire Academy Alumni Association (TCFAAA) Chiefs’ Forum in Garland. Nine Fire Chiefs from nine North Texas cities attended this event, where they shared ideas and discussed important programs at their respective departments.
PFRA is a founding member organization with TCFAAA and we were honored to have Chief Biggerstaff representing Plano at the forum.
Photos from the event are here: https://www.pfra.net/Gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=224029
PFRA welcomes the newest recruits to Plano Fire-Rescue! We are excited to see you in the stations and work along side you during public service events! Photos from the graduation ceremony are here: https://www.pfra.net/Gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=222478
PFRA mourns the loss of Plano Firefighter Lt. Albert Valdez who passed away at his home on December 6. Many PFRA members personally knew Albert and were privileged to volunteer at his station. We will always remember his infectious smile and kindness towards CFA members and alumni. “Papi” will be missed by the entire fire department, as well as his friends at PFRA.
Link to post by Plano Firefighters Association
Photos from the funeral and memorial service
March 2023: Photos from the Albert “Papi” Valdez Remembrance Retirement Reception can also be viewed on our photo album here. Special thanks to PFRA photographer John Mouser.