Chester Volunteer Fire Department, Tyler County

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Chester Volunteer Fire Department would like to give a big thank you to iServe365!

iServe365 generously provided socks for all of our firefighters, and we truly appreciate the support.

Acts like this go a long way in helping us stay ready to serve our community. It means a lot to know we have people and organizations standing behind us.

Thank you, iServe365, for supporting Chester VFD!

04/26/2026

Chester Volunteer Fire Department Update

We’re proud to announce that the new addition to our fire station is officially complete. What started as a vision to expand our department has become a reality thanks to countless hours of hard work from our volunteers and the incredible support from our community.

The only thing left to wrap up is painting the older portion of the station so everything ties together — but the expansion itself is finished.

Thank you to everyone who donated, supported our fundraisers, and helped us along the way. Your support has made a lasting impact on Chester VFD and our ability to serve Chester and the surrounding communities. We’re excited for what’s ahead. 🚒

04/26/2026

Chester Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a small grass fire earlier today. Crews responded quickly and were able to contain and extinguish the fire before it spread further.

With dry conditions still present, please use caution when burning outdoors and avoid anything that could spark a fire.

Chester VFD is back in service.

04/25/2026

Controlled burn 🔥 today in Camden hunting club = making it Smokey

04/13/2026

🔥 Burn Ban Lifted – Tyler County 🔥

Good news — the burn ban in Tyler County has officially been lifted.

If you plan on burning, just use good judgment and stay safe:

• Keep fires attended at all times
• Have water or equipment nearby
• Be mindful of wind and surroundings
• Only burn when conditions are safe

Even though the ban is lifted, it doesn’t take much for a fire to get out of hand.

If anything gets away from you, call 911 immediately

04/08/2026

🚨 Chester Volunteer Fire Department Response 🚨

Chester Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for traffic control at a single-vehicle accident on FM 1745 at County Road 2600.

Crews responded, secured the scene, and assisted as needed to ensure the area was safe for motorists.

Chester VFD is now back at the station and ready for the next call.

04/06/2026

After evaluating the amount of rain that the County as a whole received this past weekend, it has been decided to continue the BURN BAN for the County due to dry conditions. We hope that expected rain this week will help decrease the dry conditions for our County.

03/30/2026

Chester VFD is back at the station and all roadways have been reopened.

Please be aware that hazmat crews will continue working in the area over the next few days. Use caution if traveling through and give crews plenty of room to operate.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.

03/30/2026

FM 2097 is currently closed at CR 2600 until further notice due to an 18-wheeler wreck.

A wrecker is on scene, and we are still waiting on hazmat crews to arrive.

Please avoid the area. We will provide updates as they become available.