District 8 Fire Rescue

06/17/2026

On June 15th, 2026, District 8 Fire Rescue responded for mutual aid to assist Westside Fire Rescue, Coffee City Fire Rescue, and Berryville Fire Rescue on a working structure fire. Crews from all departments arrived quickly and operated side‑by‑side, working tirelessly to bring the fire under control and fully extinguish the incident.

Multi‑agency responses like this highlight the importance of clear communication, coordinated strategy, and strong teamwork. Thank you to every firefighter who responded and put in the work to protect our communities. Your dedication makes a real difference!

06/15/2026

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the following counties: Henderson, Anderson until Jun 14 10:00PM. More info at kltv.com/weather/alerts and on the KLTV weather app.

06/03/2026

Earlier today, District 8 Fire Rescue responded to assist Frankston Fire Department with a structure fire involving a gas station in Frankston, Texas, located in Anderson County.

Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy fire conditions and rapidly evolving hazards due to the presence of fuel and other flammable materials commonly found at gas station facilities. Firefighters worked aggressively to contain the blaze, protect nearby structures, and prevent further escalation that could have posed a significant threat to the surrounding community.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies, crews were able to bring the situation under control and minimize further damage. Incidents involving commercial structures—especially those with fuel sources—require quick action, strong communication, and a high level of situational awareness, all of which were demonstrated on scene today.

We would like to thank Frankston Fire Department and all assisting agencies for their teamwork and dedication. As always, we remain committed to serving our community and supporting our neighboring departments whenever needed.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

🚨 TRAINING NIGHT 🚨


Our firefighters trained on moving through tight spaces and navigating blindly through different rooms while wearing full gear and air packs. Drills like this help prepare our crews for difficult situations they may face on real emergency calls.

Training helps build teamwork, confidence, and keeps everyone ready to respond when our community needs us most.

We’re proud of the hard work and dedication our members continue to show every week. 🔥🚒

05/07/2026

🔥 Training Day at District 8 🔥

Today, one of our newest members stepped up and took on SCBA air consumption drills alongside the crew. These drills are designed to build confidence, endurance, and familiarity with operating in full gear under stressful conditions — because preparation matters before the real call comes in.

Every firefighter starts somewhere, and we’re proud to see the dedication, hard work, and determination our new members continue to show each day. 💪🚒

05/04/2026

🚨 Attention! 🚨

In a bold move to modernize our gear, we are officially retiring the traditional fire helmet. Starting today, we’re switching to Stormtrooper helmets as our new departmental standard.

⚪️⚫️Why the change?

1️⃣ Full Face Protection: Great for smoke, not so great for seeing where you’re going.

2️⃣ Uniformity: We finally look as cool as we think we do.

3️⃣ Safety First: Statistically, Stormtroopers never hit anything—so we figure our crews are now 100% safe from ever hitting a wall or a hydrant again.

🎯🚫Admittedly, visibility during interior structural attacks has dropped to near zero, and we’ve already had three people trip over the pump panel this morning... but look at that aesthetic!

May the 4th Be With You! (And please, if you see us wandering aimlessly in the yard, just point us toward the fire.) 🔥🛰️

05/01/2026

District 8 is proud to be out supporting the Lapoynor High School Annual Rodeo today! 🤠🐂

Events like these bring our community together, and we’re honored to be on standby to help ensure everyone stays safe while enjoying the excitement. From the riders in the arena to the families in the stands, we’re here for you.

If you’re heading out, come enjoy the rodeo, cheer on the competitors, and don’t forget to stop by and say hello to your local first responders! Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the show! 🎉🔥

04/30/2026

🚨Heads Up🚨

More rain is on the way! Please use extra caution as we expect:

🛣️ Slippery roads
🌳 Downed trees
⚡ Potential lightning

Stay alert:

Keep an eye out for emergency crews working roadside. Let’s keep them safe while they keep us safe! 🚔🚧

04/29/2026

EDIT:

All District 8 crews are clear of all incident scenes and the roadways are clear of emergency personnel.

🚨 Attention 🚨

District 8 crews are currently operating on active incidents near South Highway 19 in Athens and FM 773 in Murchison. Please use caution when approaching the area, reduce your speed, and watch for emergency personnel working roadside.

Your awareness helps keep our crews — and everyone else — safe.