Gladewater Fire Department

Gladewater Fire Department Combination Fire Department - Protectors of Life and Property - Gladewater, TX

The Gladewater Fire Department is a "combination department" with a staff of paid firefighters and approximately volunteer firefighters. The department has different personnel certified in different fields, Arson Investigator, Fire Cause & Origin, Fire Inspector, Method of Teaching, with all full time employees certified through the Texas commission on Fire Protection. It is our desire to serve th

e taxpayers of this community to prevent the loss of life and property. The Fire Chief supervises the department Monday thru Friday, from 8-5 and is available during those hours. The Gladewater Fire Department's coverage area is approximately 85 square miles along with having mutual aid agreements with all neighboring departments to assist them in a time of need.

06/02/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 3:08PM CDT until June 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA - Weather Alerts.
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 3:08PM CDT until June 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Description: SVRSHV

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
West Central Gregg County in northeastern Texas...
Northern Smith County in northeastern Texas...
Upshur County in northeastern Texas...
Wood County in northeastern Texas...

* Until 400 PM CDT.

* At 308 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
7 miles northwest of Quitman to over Gilmer, or along a line from
13 miles north of Mineola to over Gilmer, moving south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
White Oak, Gladewater, Gilmer, Mineola, Quitman, Big Sandy,
Hawkins, Clarksville City, East Mountain, Rosewood, Hainesville,
Hoard, Pleasant Grove, West Mountain, Golden, Forest Hill, Alba,
Yantis and Union Grove.
Instruction: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and
large hail.

Automated Alert from: Gladewater Automated Weather Alerts

Our department was able to be a part of lake day today at Lake Gladewater. This is for local kids and adults with sp...
05/31/2026

Our department was able to be a part of lake day today at Lake Gladewater. This is for local kids and adults with special needs.

Some of our crews have been getting familiar with the new engine, in preparation of it getting put into service. Coming ...
05/24/2026

Some of our crews have been getting familiar with the new engine, in preparation of it getting put into service. Coming soon....

05/23/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 5:13AM CDT until May 23 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA - Weather Alerts.
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 5:13AM CDT until May 23 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Description: SVRSHV

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Camp County in northeastern Texas...
Northern Cherokee County in northeastern Texas...
Southern Franklin County in northeastern Texas...
Eastern Smith County in northeastern Texas...
Western Upshur County in northeastern Texas...
Eastern Wood County in northeastern Texas...

* Until 615 AM CDT.

* At 513 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
13 miles west of Purley to near Maydelle, or along a line from 17
miles northwest of Winnsboro to 9 miles southwest of Jacksonville,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Tyler, Jacksonville, Whitehouse, Gladewater, Rusk, Winnsboro, Mount
Vernon, Troup, Big Sandy, Hawkins, Arp, Rosewood, Mixon, Mount
Selman, Scroggins, Newsome, Ponta, Purley and Maydelle.
Instruction: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and
large hail.

Automated Alert from: Gladewater Automated Weather Alerts

05/19/2026
We received a great 'Thank You' from the scouts. We were able to be a part of their events.
05/18/2026

We received a great 'Thank You' from the scouts. We were able to be a part of their events.

05/18/2026

Road Closure - Dean St.
Public Works repair on Dean St between Sabine and Glade will have the Road Closed for Unknown Length of Time. Please seek alternative routes at this time to avoid this road/area.

No additional information available.

Gladewater Fire Department has obtained a new fire engine, unit 141. More details and a push-in ceremony will be announc...
05/15/2026

Gladewater Fire Department has obtained a new fire engine, unit 141. More details and a push-in ceremony will be announced soon.

Gladewater Fire crew was out early this morning to do training. Always prepared...
05/14/2026

Gladewater Fire crew was out early this morning to do training. Always prepared...

05/12/2026

All evacuated from the area of 209 Gay Avenue can return to their homes.

Address

511 S Tyler Street
Gladewater, TX
75647

Telephone

+19038452484

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