Crockett Fire Department

05/21/2026

Today we got to spend some time at the Crockett Early Childhood talking to them about fire safety and showing them the fire truck! 🚒. One of these youth will be the future of firefighting!! 🔥🚒🚨👩🏻‍🚒👨🏽‍🚒

05/13/2026

Crockett Fire responded to a fully involved structure fire before 11 pm last night with crews from Belott, Latexo and Lovelady VFD's assisting. Thanks to Crockett PD, Houston County Sheriff Dept, Houston County Fire Marshal, and Houston County EMS who were also on scene all night assisting. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and under investigation. No reported injuries at the time of this press release.

This fire is contained and will likely continue to burn for a few days. CFD will continue to monitor the area and work with property ownership to ensure it remains contained.

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: First responders work to put out industrial fire in Crockett https://tinyurl.com/37nsunzp

04/29/2026

FYI

New Tornado Watch until 1 AM! This includes Waco to Crockett. LIVE Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/jAPInnRF37E?si=ReXu3S2t7DVTNJpk

04/02/2026

Please cover his family, friends, and coworkers during this time. He was such a vital part of our community and a dear friend to us all. He will be greatly missed.

03/30/2026

https://www.callawayallee.com/obituaries/Darrel-Wayne-Deckard?obId=47966890

View Darrel Wayne Deckard's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/28/2026

Early this morning we received the sad news that our former Fire Chief, Darrel Deckard had passed from this life. A couple of our members were actually headed down to visit him this morning when they got the call. A few others were planning a trip down this week to visit an old friend and leader who meant so much to many of us. Unfortunately they didn't get that chance. Darrel was instrumental in getting our department moving into what it eventually became. It was his insight and vision that helped us for over 3 decades to become who we are as a department some many years later. For many of us, he was the definition of a leader. He was the visual demonstration of what selfless sacrifice looked like. He was the stern voice of correction when we'd messed up. He was a wealth of knowledge. And he was a friend. We may not have gotten to see him a lot these past years after he moved closer to family, but the bond and respect for the man never lessened. He would always stop by to see us anytime he was around the area. We will miss those visits and miss our friend. Our prayers go out to his children, grandchildren and family during this time of grieving. May his love for you keep you strong during this time. Rest easy brother. We've got it from here. 🫡

03/04/2026

FYI

UPDATE: As of approximately 3:30 am FM 230 is open to thru traffic.

FM 230 is currently closed in downtown Weldon due to a major gas line hit. Residents have been evacuated.
Traffic is being diverted around by either CR 3565 to CR 3595 to 3570, or CR 3500 around to CR 3595.

Crews are enroute to repair it and it will be several hours before the roadway is reopened.
Please plan accordingly and find an alternate route.

Sheriff Zak Benge

02/25/2026

‼️COUNTY WIDE BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!! ‼️

02/14/2026