Frequently Asked Questions

Should you need a copy of a fire report or you're requesting public information, visit the PIR Portal. 

Anna Fire Rescue provides EMS/ambulance services, rescue operations, fire prevention education, inspections, hazardous material response and disaster preparedness. 

Yes, Anna Fire Rescue operates as first responders and provides complete emergency medical services (EMS).

A multi-purpose fire extinguisher is best for the home. Look for an extinguisher with a rating of at least 2A:10B:C on the label. These types of extinguishers can be used in any kind of fire commonly occurring in the home. They will often be labeled "ABC" or "All Purpose" and can be purchased in most large home-improvement or hardware stores. 

Yes, Anna Fire Rescue provides hands-on fire extinguisher training to businesses and schools.

Call 214-831-5330 or email to request a free training. 

No, Anna Fire Rescue does not provide this service. 

No, Anna Fire Rescue does not give out smoke alarms at the fire stations. Anna Fire Rescue can provide assistance with smoke alarms in specific situations. Feel free to call our Fire Administrative Office at 214-831-5330.

Refer to Safety Tips regarding Smoke Detectors. 

Expired medication can be dropped off at the medicine receptacle in the Anna Police Department lobby, located at 120 W. 7th St. 

Sharps may be disposed of by following these instructions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Disposing of Syringes from Households: Do's and Don'ts, GI-418.

Anna Fire does not take worn or tattered flags, but it is our understanding that a local scout troop placed a bench at the front entrance of Brookshires for flag disposal. 

Currently, Anna Fire Rescue cannot offer these services due to staffing requirements. Please contact your local Red Cross for CPR certification training. 

Yes, you can get your blood pressure checked at the fire station. Anna Fire Rescue offers this free service at all fire stations. Please know that crews may be absent from the station due to emergency calls or training activities. 

No, at this time, Anna Fire Rescue does not check or install child safety seats. 

To schedule a fire station tour, firefighter daycare/school visit, or any other type of fire and life safety presentation, email the Fire Department or call 214-831-5330.

No, Anna Fire Rescue cannot host parties of any kind at any fire station.

No, Anna Fire Rescue is a career (all-paid) fire department with no volunteer firefighter positions. 

Anna Fire Rescue cannot accept monetary donations; however, we can accept equipment donations. 

• Outdoor fireplaces/chimeneas should always be used safely with adult supervision and shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 
• When they are used at multi-family dwellings, the fire pit/chimenea must be located at least fifteen feet away from combustible construction. 
• When used in one and two-family dwellings, the outdoor fireplace/chimenea can be used within fifteen feet of combustible construction.
• Outdoor cooking fires shall utilize a pit or approved container that fully contains the fire. A Fireproof container, such as a barbeque pit or chimenea, must be constructed of brick, stone, metal or other fireproof material. This subsection does not permit or authorize the burning of waste material, debris, refuse or other materials not being prepared for consumption. Section 307.1.2 of the International 

Open flame cooking devices, charcoal and other similar devices used for cooking shall not be located or used on combustible balconies, decks or within 15 feet of combustible construction. These devices may be used if the balcony or deck is fire sprinklered and allowed by the apartment management. 

Send an email to the Fire Department with your request. 

A Knox Box is required for all new construction, provided with a fire protection system, and on existing construction undergoing substantial renovation that is provided with a fire protection system. The Fire Marshal may also require a Knox Box on existing construction, should it be necessary due to life-saving or fire-fighting measures or the property presents specific challenges and hazards. The size, type and location of the Knox Box are determined on a case-by-case basis, dependent upon a review of the specific building and/or occupancy.