Justin Ball cites expanding access to mental health services and finding operational efficiencies among his goals as the new DFR chief If you ask Justin Ball about Dallas Fire-Rescue, his answer ...

DALLAS — Justin Ball, Dallas' new fire chief, is set to make nearly $100,000 more per year than his previous position with Dallas Fire-Rescue. Ball was named the new permanent Dallas Fire-Rescue chief ...

Dallas Fire-Rescue has its new leader. City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert announced Thursday that Justin Ball will be the next chief of Dallas' fire department. Ball has been the interim fire chief ...

4:03 p.m. April 10, 2025: Updated with statements from the Dallas Fire Fighters Association, Dallas City Council members. Justin Ball, a nearly 30-year veteran of Dallas Fire-Rescue who has served in ...

The Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) Department is on fire – figuratively. The local fire department currently boasts quick response times and high ratings despite low staffing. “We are doing great, and we ...

Justin Ball has served as the interim chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue since last June. Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert appointed him to the position full time on Thursday. The city of Dallas ...