Texas Fire Dept. Photos

03/17/2026

With Tac-7 Fireground Photography – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 7 months in a row. 🎉

03/17/2026

With TEEX - Fire and Emergency Services – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 21 months in a row. 🎉

03/17/2026

We are gearing up for our Annual BBQ Fundraiser and looking for sponsors.

Did you know to purchase our supplies to make the fundraiser happen this cost us about $7,000?

What would you like in return for your sponsorship? Highway 30 advertising? Free meals? Let us know how we can partner!

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

Texans will have several new ways to display their military service, professional background, and charitable support on their vehicles following the release of a new series of specialty license plates. MORE BELOW ⬇️

03/01/2026

FIREFIGHTER IDENTIFIED: Members of Titus County's Tri-Lakes Volunteer Fire Department mourn the loss of one of their own following the death of Jeff Derrick who died while fighting a fire in the Blodgett community Friday, Feb. 27.
The Tri-Lakes VFD received a call just before noon that a tractor fire, located at 1485 FM 21, had subsequently caught the pasture around it on fire. Tri-Lakes responded with two (2) brush trucks and a tanker. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department also responded with two (2) additional brush trucks and command support. The combination of weather conditions, high winds, heavy fuel load, dead grass (approximately 3’-4’ tall) and heavy smoke made extinguishing the fire difficult.
During the extinguishment of the fire, the wind direction shifted. Firefighter Derrick, 67, was attempting to make his way to his vehicle when he became disoriented and tried to escape the fire by running towards the highway. Because of the heavy smoke and extreme conditions of the terrain, Firefighter Derrick, who had been with the department for just over a year, was overcome by smoke and perished in the fire.
The Tri-Lakes Fire Department asks for continued prayers for the Derrick Family and the extended family of first responders.

02/18/2026

01/18/2026

Grab a card! Or two. See any Shiro firefighter to get ya some! Or get them at the cookoff!, if there’s any left!

01/18/2026

45 near Richey - major accident on the Southbound feeder, the driver is entrapped. Allegedly, The 18 wheeler was stopped, waiting to turn into the Red Roof inn, when the vehicle wrecked into the rear of the 18 wheeler. Multiple first responders are on scene. The vehicle looks unrecognizable, like a ball of scrap. Miraculously, all 3 occupants survived with major and minor head and leg injuries.

12/25/2025

"Firefighter's Night Before Christmas"

'Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the house,
All the firefighters were asleep,
Even the one called "The Louse",

The bunk room was filled,
With farts and snores,
With visions of no fires,
Nor calls to pry open doors,

And the Captain had just laid down,
His big fat head,
Hoping and praying
The night would be dead,

When he heard a noise,
Out in the bay,
If it were a burglar again,
What would he say,

As he snuck around the corner,
And stepped onto the bay floor,
He saw a such a sight,
One never seen before,

It was Clause standing there,
Looking at the truck with awe,
The old man was crying,
And quivering his jaw,

The Captain filled with compassion,
Put a hand on his shoulder,
Comforting as he'd done,
Helping others many times over,

He said "It's ok pops",
As Santa shivered and cried,
Clause replied "I'm so sorry,
I'm thinking of your brothers, that have died",

"I stood here looking,
At the soot covered gear,
And thought of them all,
Who advanced with no fear",

"I thought of the victims,
They'd cut out of cars,
And the drunk that they'd helped,
Who had just left the bars",

"I thought of your brothers,
Who ran out of air in a fire,
And the ones who have helped,
A child with bike, put air in the tire",

"I thought of the their families,
Who wonder and worry,
When they leave for work,
In a mighty big hurry",

"How fireman give selflessly,
In a wreck, disaster, or fire,
How they get the job done,
And never, ever, seem to tire",

"I bowed my head in silence,
And much to my surprise,
A tear welled up, then more,
'Till they filled up my eyes",

"How do you do it Cap?",
He asked in sadness,
"It's in our hearts" he replied,
And we do it with gladness.",

At that time the tones went off,
"Gotta go" said the captain with a sigh,
"Someone's in trouble,
So I must say goodbye."

As the crew loaded up,
Old Clause he stood back,
Knowing these firefighters,
Had just left the sack,

As they pulled out the station,
Wiping sleep from their eyes,
A firefighter said "Hey Cap",
"Was that Saint Nick?" with surprise,

Clause smiled and replied,
"Thanks David, and Michael, Jim and Louse,
Thanks all you firefighters,
Who save peoples house,"

"Thanks Art and Steve,
Harvey, Sherrie, and Ryan,
I don't know how you do it,
But somehow you keep from cryin'"

"May God keep you safe,
And in the palm of his hands,
Keep you and guide you,
While you serve and protect these great lands"

Merry Christmas !!! 🎄 🎁

Brotherhood of 🔥

Post credit: T. Leonard

12/18/2025