Public Safety Operations
Summary
Forney’s fire department is feeling the heat after hitting 700 calls in just one month. With our city growing so fast, it’s clear our emergency crews are being stretched thin by more accidents and medical calls.
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Impact analysis
The contracts total $89,068.40 for cameras and $278,873.60 for drones over five years, which were pre-approved in the FY2026 budget.
Police officers, investigators, and residents benefit from faster emergency response times and more reliable evidence collection.
First responders are the ones feeling the burn as they deal with the constant, high-pressure workload.
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Forney Fire Department Reports Busy May With Over 700 Calls for Service | inforney.com
The Forney Fire Department released its operational summary for May 2026 this week, providing a detailed look at the scope of emergency services required to keep our growing city safe. According to the report, personnel responded to a total of 722 calls for service throughout the month, ranging from...
Community Effort Leads to Safe Recovery of Missing Forney Resident | inforney.com
The Forney Police Department confirmed Tuesday that Melanie Martin, a resident who went missing from a senior living facility earlier this week, has been located and is safe. The announcement brought a sense of relief to the community after an intensive search operation that spanned several hours an...
Forney Fire Department Reports Record Call Volume Amid City Expansion | inforney.com
As Forney continues to navigate a period of rapid development, the Forney Fire Department is operating at a heightened pace. In the newly released 2025 Annual Report, Fire Chief John Holcomb outlined a year defined by significant emergency response demands and a deepened commitment to community outr...
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