Upshur County Emergency Services District #1

08/20/2026

08/06/2026

https://www.upshurtxesd.gov/upshur-county-burn-ban-in-effect-aug-06-2026

07/28/2026

07/04/2026

🎆 Happy 4th of July from your Upshur County Emergency Services District #1! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, your local first responders wish you and your family a fantastic holiday.

With so many great community events, parades, and celebrations happening across our district today, you’ll likely see our crews out and about. If you see us, give us a wave! We are proud to serve you and are standing by keeping watch over all our neighborhoods.

Whatever your plans are today—whether it's fireworks, grilling, or spending time with family—please keep safety a priority so everyone can enjoy a great holiday.

Have a spectacular, happy, and safe Independence Day!

06/24/2026

06/13/2026

Fire departments are struggling to recruit volunteer firefighters. Here's what you need to know about the nationwide shortage https://www.investigatetv.com/2026/06/11/volunteer-firefighter-shortage-threatens-communities-nationwide/

04/25/2026

03/11/2026

Upshur County has LIFTED the Burn Ban effective 3-11-2026

02/28/2026

https://www.upshurtxesd.gov/upshur-county-burn-ban-in-effect-feb-24-2026

02/01/2026

This week four commissioners from Upshur County ESD #1 (Brian Jones , Ray Cook, Kenny Southwell and Scott Mischnick) attended the SAFE-D conference in San Antonio where they learned a lot, earned education credits, and networked with other commissioners from across the state.