Gatesville fire chief hangs up helmet after half-century of service

GATESVILLE, Texas (KWTX) - Billy Vaden will officially retire as Gatesville Fire Chief on New Year’s Day, ending a remarkable ...
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North Texas fire departments head to Central Texas to help with search and rescue efforts

Texas (KTVT) — The search and rescue teams from several North Texas fire departments are in Central Texas, assisting after flash flooding left dozens of people dead. At least 27 fatalities have been ...

Central Texas fire departments adapt to soaring truck costs, longer wait times

MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) - Fire departments across Central Texas are adapting to rising equipment costs by purchasing decades-old trucks and extending wait times for new vehicles as apparatus prices have ...

Large grass fire burns multiple buildings, Arlington Fire Department says

The Arlington Fire Department responded to a grass fire that spread to multiple buildings overnight, officials said.

South Van Zandt Fire Department requests help in supporting family displaced in home fire

A Van Zandt County family faces hardship after a fire destroyed their home, prompting the South Van Zandt Fire Department to ...

“It’s a long time coming”: Marlin VFD buys brand new fire engine for the first time in department history

On Saturday the Marlin Volunteer Fire Department hosted a community push-in ceremony for their first brand new fire engine in ...

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $17M to Texas fire departments, including several in Southeast Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service grants over $17M to boost rural fire departments with essential gear in Southeast Texas.

Texas A&M Forest Service awards over $550,000 to Panhandle fire departments

The Texas A&M Forest Service has awarded over $550,000 in grants to several volunteer fire departments in the Texas Panhandle.

Auto body shop damaged in 3-alarm Arlington fire

The cause of a fire that spread to three alarms and led to a temporary suspension of rail service in Arlington remains under ...