Tawakoni South Volunteer Fire Department

06/07/2026

Please help us welcome the newest member of tawakoni south Mr Tate was born on 6/4/26 congratulations to Chief Rutherford and his wife

05/30/2026

🚒 Celebrating Junior Firefighter Hayden Brister!
We have some incredibly exciting news to share, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Please join us in celebrating Hayden, one of our dedicated junior firefighters, who has just officially graduated from high school! 🎓✨

Hayden has shown an incredible amount of commitment, heart, and hard work during his time as a junior member with us. But his journey is just getting started—we are thrilled to announce that he will now be promoted to a full-time firefighter! 🧑‍🚒💪

Hayden, the entire department and community are standing behind you. We are extremely proud of everything you’ve achieved so far, and we can’t wait to watch you step into this next chapter and see all the amazing things you will accomplish in life.

Thank you for your service, your drive, and your dedication to keeping us safe. The future is incredibly bright!

05/19/2026

Please drive with caution this weekend as we will be out

05/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Clifford Brister on his promotion to Deputy Chief!

Clifford brings years of experience, leadership, and dedication to the fire service. His commitment to training and mentoring up-and-coming firefighters has made a lasting impact on our department and the future of the fire service.

We are proud to see his hard work and passion recognized through this well-earned promotion. Congratulations, Deputy Chief Brister — we look forward to your continued leadership and service to our community!

05/04/2026

04/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Structure Fire Response – Quinlan, TX

Quinlan, TX — TSVFD responded to a reported structure fire at 9731 Shawnee Lane in Quinlan, Texas. Mutual aid assistance was provided by South Hunt Fire Department, Lone Oak Fire Department, West Tawakoni Fire Department, and Hunt County Ambulance 105.

Upon arrival, incident command was established by Chief 15, who observed heavy smoke coming from the roof of the structure. Firefighters made entry to conduct a primary search and encountered significant fire conditions in the attic area. Due to limited access through the front door, crews entered through a side door to complete the search.

The structure was cleared, and no occupants were found inside. Fire attack operations were initiated, with crews focusing on containing and extinguishing the fire located primarily in the attic. Heavy smoke was visible from multiple sides of the residence.

Chief 215 arrived shortly after and assisted with operations, including conducting a secondary search and supporting fire suppression efforts. Once it was confirmed that no occupants were inside, crews began overhaul operations, removing sections of the ceiling to fully extinguish remaining fire and eliminate hot spots.

The fire was successfully contained to the attic area. No civilian injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

TSVFD would like to thank all assisting agencies for their coordinated response and support.

02/09/2026

02/02/2026

751 at the duck cove bridge will be shut down both ways due to an motor vehicle accident

01/23/2026

❄️ ❄️ ICE SAFETY 101 ❄️ ❄️

Whether you’ve lived here forever or you just got here from a warmer state, remember: Ice is not snow. It is heavier, slicker, and more damaging to power lines.

Here is how to get through the weekend safely:

🛑 THE "DO NOT" LIST

• Do NOT go near downed power lines. Call 911 immediately.

• Do NOT slam on your brakes if you slide on ice. Ease off the gas and steer gently.

• Do NOT walk under ice-heavy trees. We call falling limbs "Widow-Makers" for a reason.

✅ THE "TO DO" LIST

• Report Outages: If your power is out, call your Power Company!!

• Report Blocked Roads: Call 903-453-6800 for trees across the road or water main breaks.

• Stay Home: The best way to avoid an accident is to stay off the roads entirely.

Trust your gut. If you feel like a situation is an emergency, call 911. We are here for you!

-Tawakoni South Fire Department