Dyess Firefighters Association

07/27/2026

Dyess Fire is in the house! Proud to be a part of this!

Excited to kick off the Senior Fire Officer Summit in Reno! Fire and Emergency Services professionals from around the world are gathering in one place to share strategic insights on Air Force operations.

Follow along for updates and highlights from this incredible gathering.

07/26/2026

Worked exactly like it was supposed to. But That Is Exactly Why Its Dangerous.

07/23/2026

🚨 Good News for Texas First Responders 🚨

VFIS of Texas is pleased to announce an immediate 9% rate reduction for our Department Paid Cancer/Critical Illness Policy.

Departments currently enrolled in the program will begin seeing the reduced rates reflected on renewals starting this month.

This reduction applies specifically to the Department Paid Cancer/Critical Illness Plan and is separate from HB4144-related coverage.

Providing meaningful protection for firefighters and first responders remains a priority, and this rate reduction helps make this important coverage even more affordable for departments across Texas.

💪 Give your responders the benefits they deserve.

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07/01/2026

05/15/2026

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the death of Abilene Firefighter - Hunter Patterson. FF Patterson and a friend were involved in an off-duty, fatal vehicle accident early this morning, Friday, May 15, 2026. Both men passed away.

03/27/2026

The roofs, the roofs, the roofs are over fire!!! The top-heavy trend continues, as our most recent promotee to another SNCO rank, Senior Master Sergeant David Lund!!!

03/27/2026

Congratulations to Fire Captain Garrett Smith on his selection as 7 CES Civilian of the Quarter, Category I!!!!

03/05/2026

Proud of our people!!!

🔥 Dyess Fire & Emergency Services Is Setting the Standard! 🔥

At Dyess Fire & Emergency Services, our culture is built on three simple principles: Pride. Professionalism. Proficiency.

And the results speak for themselves. Our team continues to earn recognition at every level—from squadron to wing to Global Strike Command—because our Airmen and civilian firefighters show up every shift ready to perform.

👏 Promotion Excellence
Congratulations to Master Sergeant Lund on being selected for Senior Master Sergeant. Leadership like this reflects the strength of the entire organization.

🏆 Wing-Level Recognition
• Fire Captain Gafford – Civilian of the Year Category I (Wing Level)
• Deputy Fire Chief Ranard – Civilian of the Year Category III (Wing Level)

🌎 Global Strike Command Recognition
• Fire Lieutenant Williams – Firefighter of the Year, Runner Up
• Fire Captain Stuart – SMSgt. Robert A. McAllister Firefighter Heroism Award
• Assistant Fire Chief Rasmussen – CE Ferguson Award
• Assistant Fire Chief Murillo – Civilian Fire Officer of the Year

🏅 Quarter 4 Standouts
• SRA Whitis – Wing Airman of the Quarter
• Fire Lieutenant Williams – Wing Civilian of the Quarter Category I

From promotions to quarterly awards to command-level recognition, this team continues to demonstrate what happens when Pride drives our identity, Professionalism defines our conduct, and Proficiency fuels our performance.

Proud to serve with this crew every day.

Dyess FES — Pride. Professionalism. Proficiency. 🔥