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The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department provides fire and rescue services to more than 100 square miles of Kaufman County ESD #3, along with mutual aid throughout the county.

At 4:03pm Saturday afternoon, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to the area of Cottonwood Lane for a g...
10/11/2026

At 4:03pm Saturday afternoon, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to the area of Cottonwood Lane for a grass fire. Brush 1, Brush 2, Tanker 1, and Squad 1 responded immediately. Upon arrival, we found a grass fire that had originated from an unattended controlled burn, burned through a second property, and entered a third property. The wind was pushing the fire straight towards an occupied home, a large RV, and several out-buildings.
B1 and B2 initiated a direct attack. Access was hampered by the second property being heavily wooded and not developed but firefighters were able to gain access from the property behind the fire and stretch line over a fence. The fire was quickly brought under control.

Just a reminder - even though the burn ban has been rescinded, there are still rules to outdoor burning. You must remain with the fire and have water available to extinguish it. Failure to do so can subject you to civil and/or criminal penalties. If your fire causes property damage or serious bodily injury to anyone, you could be looking at felony charges.

Let’s all use some of that all-too-uncommon common sense. Grass is still very dry and will readily burn. Fires must be attended. Don’t put your neighbors or your firefighters at risk by burning improperly.

The Burn Ban for Kaufman County has been lifted effective immediately. Outdoor burns must still comply with state law, c...
10/04/2026

The Burn Ban for Kaufman County has been lifted effective immediately.

Outdoor burns must still comply with state law, cannot involve illegal products, etc. Please review the regulations here:
https://www.kaufmancounty.net/493/Outdoor-Burning

UPDATE: Roadway reopened. One patient transported via helicopter to a Dallas hospital for further care. Abner Road clo...
09/23/2026

UPDATE: Roadway reopened. One patient transported via helicopter to a Dallas hospital for further care.

Abner Road closed in the 7200 block (east of Yellow Rock) for a vehicle vs pedestrian crash. Avoid this area.

At 2:48pm, TVFD responded to a reported grass fire in the 7000 block of CR 275. Units responded immediately from another...
09/17/2026

At 2:48pm, TVFD responded to a reported grass fire in the 7000 block of CR 275. Units responded immediately from another call and observed a large column of smoke. Mutual aid was requested from Kaufman Volunteer Fire Department ESD #1.
E1 arrived to find several acres on fire, crossing property lines and exhibiting extreme fire behavior including 20’ flame heights and tree torching. Additional mutual aid was requested from Terrell Fire Department, City of Terrell and Elmo Fire Department.
During the initial fire attack, one firefighter suffered a heat-related emergency. CareFlite was immediately dispatched for the firefighter down with two EMS units, a supervisor, and a helicopter on airborne standby. As the firefighter was being treated, a civilian who attempted to fight the fire was found suffering from facial burns. Both patients were treated on the scene and released.
The fire was ultimately contained at approximately 7 acres. Extensive overhaul ensued to prevent any further fire spread. Oncor was also requested for damage to power poles supporting a 138kV distribution line.
The Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to investigate and found the cause of the fire to be welding on a fence without proper fire suppression equipment. The case remains open and under investigation.
Firefighters remain on scene at 4:40pm but will clear the scene soon.

As always, TVFD greatly appreciates the rapid response from all of our mutual aid partners. In this weather and drought, rapid and overwhelming force prevent 7 acre fires from becoming 700 or 7,000.

Please use caution with anything that can produce a spark. Cars, chains on trailers, welders, anything. One spark can turn into acres of fire in moments

UPDATE: I20 was reopened and all units cleared at 12:30pm TVFD operating at an 18 wheeler tractor fire EB I-20 west of ...
09/13/2026

UPDATE: I20 was reopened and all units cleared at 12:30pm

TVFD operating at an 18 wheeler tractor fire EB I-20 west of FM 148. I-20 has been reduced to 1 lane. Avoid this area!

At 1:28pm Sunday afternoon, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to Zagota Crossing on a reported grass f...
08/30/2026

At 1:28pm Sunday afternoon, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to Zagota Crossing on a reported grass fire. Callers advised a pasture was on fire with multiple structures either threatened or on fire. Mutual aid was immediately requested from Volunteer Fire Department ESD #1 . A drone operator also responded from Mound Fire Department to assist the incident commander with aerial surveillance.
Firefighters arrived to find approximately 2 acres burning in moderate to heavy fuels. The fire was threatening to jump Zagota Crossing and enter the subdivision to the north. Fire attack began immediately, using a combination of direct attack (water on fire) and indirect attack (constructing fire lines by hand to allow the fire to burn to the line and then stop). Forward progression of the fire was halted at 1:52pm.
A total of 7 structures were immediately threatened and an additional 6 structures were threatened had the fire jumped the road. All structures were saved with only very minor damage to the exterior cladding of one outbuilding.
TVFD responded with Brush 2, Brush 3, Tanker 1, Engine 2, Squad 1. KVFD responded with Tender 2 and Tanker 1. All fire units cleared the scene at 3:03pm.

This was TVFD's 9th call for the weekend (so far!) including two grass fires, a traumatic injury, and several medical calls. TVFD continuously recruits new members... and we need you! If you're interested in joining our department, drop us a DM.

At 10:56pm Saturday night, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to 206 Burns in the unincorporated Sand B...
08/30/2026

At 10:56pm Saturday night, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to 206 Burns in the unincorporated Sand Branch area of Dallas County to assist DCFR and a large contingent of mutual aid departments. with a 10+ acre brush/wildland/dump fire. DCFR requested TVFD’s tanker and manpower. Tanker 1, Engine 2, and Squad 1 responded and supplied many thousands of gallons of water.
Responding fire departments included Dallas County, Dallas, Combine, Crandall, Kaufman, Bristol, Wilmer, Seagoville, Ovilla, and a few others.
All TVFD personnel cleared the scene at 4:31am.

In one photo you’ll see a pretty uncommon sight - TVFD Tanker 1 supplying water to Dallas Fire Engine 32 - DFR’s first electric hybrid fire engine!

TVFD operating on another grass fire on FM 548 near High Country Lane. Several fires have been found along 548 stretch...
08/28/2026

TVFD operating on another grass fire on FM 548 near High Country Lane. Several fires have been found along 548 stretching from Forney to Rockwall County. With assistance from Forney FD, Terrell FD, and Rockwall County FDs, these fires are out and in overhaul.

TVFD currently operating on the Corky Fire in Van Zandt County assisting their firefighters. Brush 1, Brush 2, and Eng...
08/27/2026

TVFD currently operating on the Corky Fire in Van Zandt County assisting their firefighters. Brush 1, Brush 2, and Engine 1 are working with other Kaufman County responders from Elmo, College Mound, and Mabank while other TVFD personnel remain in district to respond to other calls. This fire is now 300 acres and only 10% contained. Please pray for improved weather and safety for everyone involved!

At 6:08pm Sunday evening, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to FM 148 near FM 987 for a major vehicle ...
08/17/2026

At 6:08pm Sunday evening, your Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to FM 148 near FM 987 for a major vehicle crash. As units responded, dispatch advised that two people were entrapped and injured. Firefighters requested an additional ambulance be dispatched and a helicopter placed on standby.
Firefighters arrived 7 minutes after dispatch to find a pickup truck on its side with heavy damage. FM 148 was closed in both directions. The occupants of the vehicle had already self-extricated. After a rapid trauma assessment was conducted, one patient was found to be suffering from injuries that would benefit from air transport. Careflite 4 was upgraded to a scene response and a landing zone secured south of the incident. Both patients were transported to Dallas-area trauma centers for further care.
It is believed that the truck was traveling southbound when the driver lost control in the curves. The truck crossed the road, entered the southbound ditch, rolled on its side, and slid at high speed into the tree where the roof was crushed down heavily. After DPS completed their investigation and a wrecker removed the vehicle, FM 148 was reopened and all fire units cleared at 7:24pm.

Tragically, the truck slid into and damaged a memorial for a motorcyclist who lost his life after crashing into the very same tree back in 2020. Firefighters propped the memorial cross back up but the bottom was broken off. If any of our followers know the family that maintains this memorial, we would greatly appreciate you forwarding this along so they can make repairs.

Remember - these high-speed, tree-lined, non-divided roadways are lethal. Many long-term TVFD members can identify specific trees where multiple people have lost their lives over the years. A quick moment of inattention, one tire dropped off the roadway, can lead to disastrous consequences. Give these roads the respect they deserve.

As always, TVFD needs you! We continuously recruit new members. Want to join us? Drop us a DM.

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200 S Frances Street
Terrell, TX
75160

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+19725512727

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