Francisco Volunteer Fire Department

03/04/2026

🚨 Important Notice from Francisco Volunteer Fire Department 🚨

Due to administrative issues, we have made the decision to create a new page for the Francisco Volunteer Fire Department. This page will be shut down soon, so we encourage everyone to please follow and like our new page to stay up to date with department news, community information, safety updates, and events.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and continued support of our department and firefighters.

Please take a moment to follow our new page and help us spread the word by sharing it with others in the community. Thank you for supporting the Francisco Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒

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Francisco Fire Department is a Volunteer Fire Department serving the town of Francisco and Center Township in Gibson County.

02/17/2026

🚒👏 Congratulations to Chief D. Lewis and Lieutenant D. Barr! 👏🚒

Please join us in congratulating Chief D. Lewis and Lieutenant D. Barr on successfully passing their Firefighter I & II class! Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to training help ensure we continue providing the highest level of service to our community.

We are proud of your accomplishment and grateful for your continued leadership and service. Great job! 🔥💪

02/16/2026

🚨 Need to reach us? Here’s how 🚨

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 immediately so help can be dispatched as quickly as possible.

For non-emergency questions, general information, or to contact the fire department, please refer to the attached graphic for contact details.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe ❤️🚒

02/14/2026

🔥❤️ Valentine’s Day Well Spent ❤️🔥

While many were celebrating with chocolates and flowers, Chief Lewis and Lieutenant Barr spent their Valentine’s Day sharpening their skills during live burn training as part of their fire class.

Their dedication to training helps ensure they are always ready to serve and protect our community safely and effectively. We’re proud of their commitment to continuing education and excellence in the fire service!

👏 Thank you for your hard work and dedication — today and every day.

01/25/2026

❄️ Snow Day Safety Notice ❄️

We hope everyone is enjoying a safe snow day!

Please be advised that the County Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency for the county. At this time, emergency travel only is being recommended. If you do not have to be out, please stay home and off the roads.

If you must travel, the Francisco Volunteer Fire Department reminds you to keep these winter driving safety tips in mind:

🚗 Snow & Ice Driving Safety Tips

Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination

Increase following distance and avoid sudden braking

Use gentle acceleration and turns to prevent skidding

Make sure your vehicle lights are on and visible

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle (blankets, flashlight, phone charger)

If roads look unsafe, don’t risk it—turn around and stay safe

Your safety is our top priority. Please make smart decisions, look out for one another, and call 911 in case of an emergency.

Stay safe and warm,
Francisco Volunteer Fire Department 🚒

01/22/2026

🚒❄️ Winter Weather Safety – From Your Fire Department ❄️🚒

Winter weather can turn everyday situations into emergencies. Our firefighters want to remind you to take a few extra precautions to stay safe this season:

🔥 Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn
🕯️ Never use ovens, grills, or generators to heat your home
🚗 Slow down on snowy and icy roads — arrive alive
🧊 Watch for ice on sidewalks, steps, and driveways
🧤 Dress in warm layers and limit time outdoors in extreme cold
🔋 Make sure smoke alarms and CO detectors are working
🤝 Check on elderly neighbors and those who may need assistance

Taking a few minutes to prepare can prevent a call we don’t want to respond to. Stay safe, stay warm, and remember — we’re always here when you need us. 🚒❤️

01/15/2026

🚒 CADET PROGRAM APPLICATIONS OPEN! 🚒

The Francisco Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting applications for our Cadet Program!

🔥 Learn the fire service
🤝 Build teamwork & leadership
🚨 Serve your community

Interested in becoming a future firefighter?
📩 Message us or reach out to any current firefighter for more details.

Train. Learn. Serve.

01/04/2026

As we begin the new year we looked back on our 2025 year. 2025 brought us several opportunities to further our knowledge and better prepare for future calls. We would like to thank the community for their continued support.

01/01/2026

🎆 Happy New Year! 🎆
The Francisco Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy New Year! As we welcome the year ahead, we thank our community for your continued support and trust.
Please celebrate responsibly, watch out for one another, and remember—we’re always here when you need us.
🚒❤️ Here’s to a new year of service, safety, and community. Happy New Year from all of us at Francisco Volunteer Fire Department!

12/31/2025

🎆 Ring in the New Year Safely! 🎆

As we celebrate the New Year, please keep these safety tips in mind to help ensure a fun and safe night for everyone:

🥂 Celebrate Responsibly
If you plan to drink, don’t drive. Use a designated driver or rideshare service.

🎇 Fireworks Safety
Follow all local laws and guidelines.
Keep fireworks away from buildings and never relight duds.
Have water or a fire extinguisher nearby.
🍽️ Kitchen & Cooking Safety
Never leave cooking unattended.
Keep flammable items away from stovetops.

🕯️ Fire Safety
Use flameless candles when possible.
Keep candles and decorations away from anything that can burn.

🎉 Let’s start the New Year off right—safe, smart, and ready for great things ahead!
If you have an emergency, always call 911.

Happy New Year from Francisco Volunteer Fire department! 🚒✨

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🎄
The members of the Francisco Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a warm Holiday Season. We are thankful for your continued support, kindness, and trust throughout the year.
As you celebrate with family and friends, please remember to stay safe and look out for one another. We are proud to serve such a caring and supportive community.
❤️🚒 From our fire family to yours—Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!