Itasca Fire Department

06/02/2026

Update 5:10pm: Roadway reopened

Line down on the corner of W Monroe and N Front St in front of the Fire Station. Please avoid this area while we try to get this fixed.

06/02/2026

Quick line of thunderstorms rolling through our area secure any loose outdoor furniture.

-Ty

06/02/2026

Come see us on July 4th in the downtown area! We will start the day off with a car show at 8:00 a.m. with food vendors setting up around that time as well. We'll have live bands that night, with a fireworks show at dark. Cant wait to see y’all there!!!

05/29/2026

The Itasca Fire Department is seeking sponsors to assist with funding the Itasca fireworks show. Attached is a flier if you’re interested. Thank you!

05/27/2026

Update 09:15am: All units have cleared and the roadway is reopened.

Update 09:00am: CareFlite 6 is off the ground, highway is reopen to one lane.

05/27/2026 @08:40am:
At 07:53am, the Itasca Fire Department was dispatched to a major crash with entrapment on SH-81 at FM 2959. Units are on scene and CareFlite air has landed for patient transport. The highway is completely shut down, please seek alternate routes.

05/25/2026

5/25 6PM: We are currently monitoring several small storm cells in and around Hill County. Currently, all are sub-severe. The cell between Bynum and Penelope did have a brief warning while it came in and went through Hubbard, but it weakened.

05/25/2026

To all the men and women who serve, have served, and have passed in the line of duty, we are grateful. Today we honor and remember our brothers and sisters of the US armed forces and we thank you for yalls sacrifice

05/19/2026

The US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas is forecasting possible severe weather this afternoon into the evening. The primary concern is damaging wind and hail. While isolated flooding is possible and there is a low risk for tornadoes, all hazards are possible.

Please remember to always pre-plan and stay weather aware. As always, if you see water crossing the road, turn around, don't drown. We will monitor the weather and begin posting updates if needed.

A broken line of storms along and behind a cold front will continue to push south across North and Central Texas through the remainder of today. Although the severe threat is on the lower end, isolated damaging wind gusts and hail will remain possible through this evening.

05/15/2026

Don’t forget the county wide cleanup is tomorrow

The Hill County Fairgrounds will have dumpsters and trucks for community wide cleanup on May 16th from 8am - 4pm! This is the perfect opportunity to cleanup some yards and get rid of any old junk! There are some guidelines to this please read below!

Note: there will also be a truck at Cedar Creek VFD (FM 2604) to throw away old tires on this day as well.

05/15/2026

Update 4:17am: Patient out of the vehicle.

Update 4:05am: AirEvac 51 Requested to the scene. Patient still entrapped.

05/15/2026 at 3:44am:
Itasca VFD with assistance from Covington and Grandview Fire Departments were dispatched to a major crash involving a single vehicle rolled over with entrapment and possible involvement by fire located in the south bound lanes of IH-35W near mile marker 11. Please avoid this area and expect delays.