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Texarkana, Texas Firefighters Association Local 367

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11/08/2026

🚒 832 MORE HOURS AT WORK. 832 FEWER HOURS AT HOME. AND MOST OF THOSE EXTRA HOURS AREN’T EVEN PAID AS OVERTIME.

The average 40-hour employee works 2,080 hours a year.

A Texarkana, Texas firefighter is scheduled for 2,912 hours a year.

That’s 832 additional hours — the equivalent of nearly 21 extra 40-hour workweeks EVERY YEAR.

And here’s what many people don’t realize: Most of those additional 832 hours are exempt from overtime pay under the special overtime rules for firefighters.

Now imagine finishing a 24-hour shift, expecting to go home to your family, only to be told you’re staying.

Another unexpected shift. Another missed dinner. Another night away from home.

Because there aren’t enough firefighters to cover the next shift.

Less sleep. Less family time. More fatigue. Yet the same expectation to perform when lives are on the line.

And Texarkana has already reduced minimum staffing from 19 to 17, putting even more pressure on those answering the call.

Fewer firefighters won’t mean fewer emergencies. It means fewer people to handle them.

🚒 When does saving money start costing us safety?

Texarkana deserves answers. Its firefighters and their families deserve consideration.

11/06/2026

🚨 TWO CITIES. TWO VERY DIFFERENT PRIORITIES.

While cities like Fort Smith, Arkansas, are taking steps to invest in its firefighters through better compensation, the City of Texarkana, Texas, is choosing a very different path.

Instead of investing that money in the firefighters who protect its citizens, Texarkana is preparing to spend significant taxpayer dollars fighting those same firefighters in arbitration.

Let that sink in.

One city is working to recruit and retain experienced firefighters.

The other is preparing for a costly legal battle while proposing to eliminate nine frontline firefighter positions through attrition and reduce minimum staffing.

This isn’t just about firefighter pay. It’s about public safety, retaining experience, and the priorities of city leadership.

Every dollar spent fighting firefighters is a dollar that could have been invested in keeping experienced personnel on the trucks protecting our community.

Fort Smith is showing what investing in public safety can look like.

Texarkana taxpayers deserve to ask one simple question:

How much are we willing to spend fighting our firefighters instead of investing in them?

🚒 Our citizens deserve better. Our firefighters deserve better.

09/18/2026

Sometimes, being a hero isn’t about wearing a uniform or having a title. It’s simply about being willing to step up when someone else is in need.

Mitchell Royal was in the right place at the right time when a civilian was involved in a car crash on I-30. Without hesitation, Mitchell put his own safety at risk to help someone who desperately needed it.

That kind of courage, compassion, and selflessness deserves to be recognized. He could have kept going, but instead, he chose to stop and help. He put another person’s well-being before his own.

Mitchell, thank you for reminding us that there are still good people willing to do the right thing when it matters most.

09/17/2026

Yesterday Texarkana Fire Department units responded to a multi-vehicle motor vehicle accident (MVA) involving a pickup truck and a travel trailer on I-30 with fire involvement.
Thanks to a rapid and coordinated multi-agency response, crews successfully contained the fire to the original vehicles involved and mitigated further hazards on the scene.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to our mutual aid partners for their immediate assistance with water tender support:
Liberty-Eylau Fire Department
Hooks Fire Department
C5 Fire Department
Pleasant Grove Fire Department
Strong coordination and teamwork across departments ensure the safety of our community. Thank you to all responding personnel for your hard work on scene.

08/16/2026

🔥 TODAY’S HOUSE FIRE IS EXACTLY WHY THIS MATTERS.

When your home is on fire, you expect trained, experienced firefighters to show up ready to do the job.

But experience and training don’t happen overnight—and when experienced firefighters leave for departments offering better pay, Texarkana loses more than an employee. We lose years of knowledge, training, and experience.

This isn’t just about firefighter pay.

It’s about recruiting quality firefighters, retaining experienced ones, and providing the training they need to protect this community.

When seconds matter, experience matters. Training matters. Staffing matters.

🚒 Investing in your firefighters is investing in YOUR safety.

Texarkana deserves a fire department equipped to protect its citizens today and for years to come.

07/14/2026

A huge thank you to Grant Barnett with Barnett Wellness Clinic for your generous donation to our firefighters this morning!

Your kindness and support mean so much to the men and women who serve our community every day. It’s because of community partners like you that our firefighters feel appreciated and encouraged.

We are truly grateful for your generosity and your commitment to supporting those who are always ready to answer the call.

07/09/2026

While Texarkana slept, our firefighters went to work.

Last night, the men of the Texarkana Fire Department battled two separate house fires, spending hours in extreme heat, thick smoke, and physically demanding conditions. These weren’t quick calls. They were long, labor-intensive operations that required relentless effort, teamwork, and determination until both fires were brought under control.

Our firefighters don’t get to walk away when the job gets tough. They push through exhaustion, risk, and adversity because that’s what this profession demands. Thanks to their training, grit, and commitment to this community, there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

We’re proud of the hard work and dedication these men showed last night. Their commitment to protecting this community never stops, even while the rest of the city is asleep. 🚒🔥

05/27/2026

Chief Copeland spent more than 35 years serving the citizens of Texarkana and the Texarkana Fire Department before retiring in 2016. During that time, he built a career that touched nearly every part of the department.

He started as a Firefighter, promoted to Driver/Engineer, served in the Fire Marshal’s Office, promoted to Captain, later became Battalion Chief, served in the Training Division, and even helped LEAD the department for a period of time. He eventually retired from the Fire Marshal’s Office as a Battalion Chief.

That kind of career says a lot about his dedication, knowledge, and commitment to the job.

But Kenny was more than his rank or title. He was one of those people you just didn’t forget. He had a story for everything, a personality all his own, and a way of making an impression on everyone around him.

If you knew Kenny, chances are you have a story about him or you sat through one of his, maybe longer than you planned. But those are the memories that will stick with us.

He gave a lot to this department, this city, and the people around him.

Rest easy, Chief Copeland. You earned it.

04/17/2026

FAREWELL FRIDAY:
Today we recognize and celebrate Driver Engineer David Jackson as he moves on to a new chapter in his career with a different fire department.

David dedicated 9 years to our department, including 3 years as a Driver Engineer, where his skill, leadership, and commitment made a lasting impact on our team and community. His experience and presence will truly be missed. It’s not easy to replace someone who brings so much knowledge and dedication to the job every day.

While it’s always tough to say goodbye, we’re proud to see David take the next step toward greater opportunities for himself and his family. We know he’ll continue to do great things in his new department.

From all of us at Local 367, thank you for your service, your hard work, and your brotherhood. Wishing you nothing but success and safety in this next journey.

Stay safe, brother. 🚒

04/09/2026

Our firefighters completed a demanding 24-hour shift, responding to numerous calls and serving our community with dedication and professionalism throughout the day.

We’re proud of our crew for their hard work, resilience, and commitment to keeping others safe.

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PO Box 4977
Texarkana, TX
75505

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(903) 826-2858

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