Hawkins FIRE Department

03/26/2026

We didn’t get to accept awards at the Hawkins Chamber of Commerce Banquet because we were called out to a fire, but the man in blue is the epitome of consistency and dedication in the department and deserved to be named Firefighter of the Year…Lt. Bucky Elkins seen with Danielle Thompson.
Fire Chief Ty Musick with Asst Chief Cody Thompson and Captain Kris Karlson after presenting them with their 25 years of service watch. And last but not least Sydnee Pack with 2 Bears joining in the celebration. Not shown: Norma Hallmark, Secretary/Treasurer, selected as Officer of the Year.

03/10/2026

Fully engulfed structure fire this morning. Everyone did get out with no injuries. Photos courtesy of Constable John McQueen.
Thanks go out to Hainesville, Holly Lake, Mineola, Pleasant Grove and Big Sandy for their assistance. We appreciate all of you.

03/06/2026

We never expect anything in return when duty calls because we volunteered to help people.
These were delivered today by a sweet little girl we helped this week.

03/01/2026

That fire north of 14 yesterday was our fire; however, we asked Holly Lake VFD to take command, and they stepped up to the plate. Multiple agencies were called and we want to thank them all. Holly Lake, Hainesville, Quitman, Mineola, Perryville, Pleasant Grove, Ogburn, Christus EMS, Wood County Sheriff’s department, and the Forestry Service. This is how you get things done.

03/01/2026

Multiagency fire today north of 14. Please please don’t throw ci******es out and be careful with burning. It is dry out there and the wind makes it worse. Forest service said 29 acres burned.

02/25/2026

Brush fire caused by downed 7200 volt power lines. Wind blew the antenna on the lines and pulled them down. Fire threatened a home and over voltage inside the house caused electrical fire, but it was swiftly extinguished and saved.

01/22/2026

Warming Center Information!
In the event of bad weather this coming weekend, the Hawkins Community Center at 301 Lynch St. will be opened to the public if power is lost and residents need a place to stay warm. Please contact city hall at 903-769-2224 with any questions.

01/01/2026

It’s very peaceful. Nothing in danger. Happy New Year!

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Trying to find our way in to put out this beautiful fire. Between Hwy 80 and FM 778. Deep in the woods.

12/20/2025

Please be careful with burning. The wind and cooler air makes the grass dry and embers fly. Please burn responsibly or wait for better conditions.

12/18/2025

Wood County Blue Santa 2025
Constable John McQueen
Fire Chief Ty Musick taking the time to help children have the best Christmas.