Rockdale Vol. Fire Department

Rockdale Vol. Fire Department All volunteer department proudly serving Rockdale, Texas and surrounding area since 1872!
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05/03/2026

The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department extends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Chief Caleb Miller’s family and to our brothers and sisters at the Rosebud Volunteer Fire Department.

Please keep his family, his department, and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Chief. We’ll take it from here.

04/23/2026

A few days late but our 35th Annual RVFD Giveaway fundraiser is a wrap! This is an exclusive vent, we only sell a set number of tickets and have a pretty healthy waiting list! With that said, it was a hit! Changed things up a bit and got some pretty positive feedback! Thanks to our community for the continued support!! We also want to thank all the individuals and businesses that donated to our auction. Dusty Truelove for the Texas sign, Caffey Corner For the cooler basket, Integrity Roofing for the gutter gift certificates & the 65" TV with the soundbar. The Rockdale Reporter for the gift certificates, Colby Fisher for the neon sign and cooler, Texas Propane for the 20qt cooler. Mr Gatti's for the gift certificates, Mr. Liquor for the gift certificate, Peace Lutheran Church Rockdale & The Busy Bunch Quilters for the quilt, Climate Control for the gift certificate, Gary Rossow for the longhorn skull. Mahialani Cain for all the jewelry, Treat Yourself Boutique for the cake and gift card. RTX Armory, LLC. for providing the guns/wahoo board and co****le boards. Judge Whitmire and Melissa Whitmire for the cooler/fishing basket. Hutto Seed for the trees, EC Tree Farm for trees and plants, Tiger Town Learning Center for the gift card, Pam's Rockdale Beauty Shoppe for the beverage wagon and the custom chairs, TigerFlight for the flight certificate, Rockdale Federal Credit Union for the gift bag, Texas Electric for the 65 " tv and wall mount, Riot platforms for the 98" TV!!!

These events wouldn't be a success without the continued love from our supporters, so thanks again!!

Please continue to use caution when burning!
04/02/2026

Please continue to use caution when burning!

🚨🔥 ALL FIRED UP! 🔥🚨Join us for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser hosted by The Ranch in Rockdale!...
03/02/2026

🚨🔥 ALL FIRED UP! 🔥🚨

Join us for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser hosted by The Ranch in Rockdale!

🎶 Live entertainment all night by Vegas Stars
🎟 50/50 Raffle
🔨 Live Auction
🎉 Great food, great music, and a great cause!

Come out and support the men and women who serve our community. Your attendance helps us continue providing equipment, training, and emergency services for Rockdale and the surrounding area.

🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors:
• Bland Construction
• Johnathan Young
• RTX Armory
• Alexander Farms
• RVFD Ladies Auxiliary
• The Ranch – Russel, Romney & Cathy

We couldn’t do this without your support!

Grab your friends, and let’s get All Fired Up for RVFD! 🔥🚒

02/20/2026

Huge shout out to Cappolino Dodd Krebs - Cameron for their donation of 15,000!!!! Thank you for helping us protect our citizens!!

Shout out to Stoneridge solar for the donation of a new Thermal Imaging Camera! These things are a valuable tool in the ...
02/20/2026

Shout out to Stoneridge solar for the donation of a new Thermal Imaging Camera! These things are a valuable tool in the fire service!! Jake Hall

02/20/2026

Shout out to S. Dale Throckmorton for the 1,000 donation. We appreciate the support!

02/20/2026

Shout out to Pete and Nancy Zenner for their 1,500.00 Donation, we will put it to good use!

Shout out to Sandow Lakes for their $2000 donation. Its is greatly appreciated!! Kayla Schnell
02/20/2026

Shout out to Sandow Lakes for their $2000 donation. Its is greatly appreciated!! Kayla Schnell

02/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2026

FATAL HOUSE FIRE

(CAMERON) One person died in a house fire overnight.

Milam County deputies responded with Cameron Volunteer Fire Department, Milano Volunteer Fire Department, Allegiance EMS, the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, and the Milam County Fire Marshal just before 1AM this morning for a structure fire in the 130 block of CR242. Deputies arrived to find a trailer home on fire and 2 people reportedly still inside. One person was able to get out though another person was trapped and died in the blaze. The home is a total loss and the Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Based on the initial investigation, the house was occupied by 4 adult residents at the time of the fire. One victim, an 84-year-old adult female, is deceased and a total of 3 adults were transported by Allegiance EMS to a local hospital. A 60-year-old female with minor injuries was treated and released. A 32-year-old male sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transferred to an Austin medical center. A 66-year-old male sustained critical life-threatening injuries was transferred to an Austin medical center. The name of the victim is not being released at this time.



Brett Eberhart
Public Information Officer
Milam County Sheriff’s Office
254-627-1740
[email protected]

01/28/2026

Two New Courses. One Goal. Stronger Fireground Performance.

TEEX introduces two new Spring Annual Schools courses designed to strengthen, refine, and exercise the operational skills firefighters rely on in dynamic and high-risk environments.

Advanced Engine Company Operations (ASP302) delivers an intense 32-hour experience focused on modern engine company tactics. Built on proven research from UL and NIST, this course blends classroom instruction with hands-on drills and live burns. Participants sharpen nozzle techniques, driver-operator skills, and decision-making both inside and outside the fire environment. This course is designed for firefighters who already know the fundamentals and are ready to perform at peak efficiency.

Fundamentals of Rural Firefighting (ASP701) prepares firefighters for the unique challenges of rural operations through live-fire scenarios and real-time decision-making. Participants develop skills in scene size-up, Incident Command, Incident Action Plans, risk evaluation, and fire behavior. Training also includes vehicle fires, bulk transport incidents, electric vehicle fire response, search and rescue, and the use of thermal imaging cameras.

These new offerings are built for firefighters who want realistic training, operational depth, and confidence when conditions are unpredictable.

If you are ready to elevate your fireground performance, this is where it happens. Visit teex.org/annualschools or the link in our bio!

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Rockdale, TX
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