Collinsville Fire Department

06/07/2026

⚠️ Flash Flood Warning ⚠️

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Grayson County effective 8:39 AM until 11:30 AM CDT on June 7, 2026.

🌧️ Heavy rainfall is occurring across the area and may result in rapid flooding of low-lying areas, roads, creeks, streams, and drainage crossings.

Safety Reminders:

* Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
* Avoid low-water crossings and areas prone to flooding.
* Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
* Monitor local weather alerts and emergency information.

Residents are encouraged to use caution and report hazardous conditions to local authorities if necessary.

Collinsville Fire Department will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as they become available. 🚒🌧️

06/06/2026

⚠️ Special Weather Alert ⚠️

Issued: June 6, 2026
Valid Until: 8:00 PM CDT

A strong thunderstorm is impacting portions of Grayson County this evening.

Residents should be prepared for:

Wind gusts up to 50 mph
Heavy rainfall
Frequent lightning
Minor localized flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas
Downed tree limbs and unsecured objects being blown around

Safety Tips:
Seek shelter indoors if thunderstorms approach.

Stay away from windows during periods of strong wind.

Avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Secure outdoor furniture, tents, and other loose items.

Monitor local weather sources for additional warnings or updates.

Collinsville Fire Department personnel encourage all residents to remain weather-aware this evening as additional showers and thunderstorms are possible across North Texas.

Heavy rainfall remains a concern, and a Flood Watch is in effect for the area.

If you encounter an emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately. Stay safe, Grayson County.

06/05/2026

Today, June 5th, we proudly celebrate the birthday of Whytney Stewart.

We are honored to have Whytney serving our community and truly appreciate her dedication, and unwavering commitment to the fire service.

Please join us in wishing her a very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Whytney !

06/01/2026

June 2026 Service Recognition

The Collinsville Fire Department is proud to recognize the following members for their dedicated years of service to the citizens of Collinsville:

Ben Hatton
Captain / EMT
13 Years of Service

Mike Hernandez
Engineer
27 Years of Service

Christina Schumacher
Paramedic
4 Years of Service

Shaun Schumacher
Firefighter
4 Years of Service

Their commitment, professionalism, and selfless service have made a lasting impact on our community. Through countless hours of training, emergency response, and public service, they have demonstrated the dedication and compassion that define the Collinsville Fire Department.

We are grateful for their unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and for the positive difference they make in the lives of those we serve each day.

Please join us in congratulating Ben, Mike, Christina, and Shaun on these important milestones and thanking them for their continued service to the Collinsville community.

Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to Collinsville!

06/01/2026

The Collinsville Fire Department is saddened to learn of the passing of Grady J. Carney, age 63, on June 1, 2026.

Grady was a lifelong resident of Collinsville and faithfully served the citizens of our community as a firefighter with the Collinsville Fire Department for 23 years. During his tenure, he served as Fire Chief in 1996 and 1997 and played a significant role in the continued growth and development of our department. His dedication, leadership, and commitment to public service helped shape the Collinsville Fire Department into what it is today.

We are grateful for Grady’s years of service and the lasting impact he made on our department and community. His contributions will not be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched during this difficult time.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

Rest easy, Grady. Your watch is complete.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

🌦️ Isolated afternoon and evening storms will remain possible today and Monday.

Many areas will stay dry, and widespread severe weather is not expected. However, a few stronger storms could produce small hail and gusty winds.

Stay weather aware if outdoor plans take you into the afternoon or evening hours, and keep an eye on the forecast for any updates.

05/20/2026

Emergency response is truly a team effort, and CFD is grateful for all of the professionals who work together every day to serve and protect our community.

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment during EMS Week and every week of the year.

05/19/2026

🚨SEVERE WEATHER TODAY 05/19🚨

A slow-moving cold front will bring a line of showers and thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall across North Texas today.

The biggest concerns around Grayson County are:

1. Damaging straight-line winds
2. Hail
3. Frequent lightning
4. Heavy downpours / localized flash flooding
5. Reduced visibility on roads.

A few practical things for today:

1. Keep your phone alerts turned on
2. Avoid parking under trees if hail approaches
3. Don’t drive through water-covered roads
4. Charge devices now in case of outages

If a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued, move indoors away from windows.

You can monitor active warnings and radar through NWS Fort Worth/Dallas Alerts and Radar.

05/18/2026

Today, May 18th, we proudly celebrate the birthday of Ethan Peach.

We are honored to have Ethan serving our community and truly appreciate his dedication, and unwavering commitment to the fire service.

Please join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Ethan!