Seguin Fire Department

08/31/2026

The Seguin Coliseum is the place to be on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 pm to learn everything there is to know about progress being made in the City of Seguin. Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen and City Manager Steve Parker will break it all down in an informative presentation at the 2026 STATE OF THE CITY.

Bring your questions, get ready to meet the city council member serving your district, and visit with city staff at their department booths during this engaging, interactive and FREE event. Open to all residents. Be sure to stop by the Seguin Fire Department's booth!

Please register online at the following link to help us in our planning efforts: https://community.seguintexas.gov/seguintx/260206712

** Online registrants will be entered into a drawing for a prize that will be given away at the event. Must be present to win! **

08/21/2026

TFCA President Dave Parker celebrates the retirement of Chief Dale Skinner and honors his 40 years of dedicated service. Congratulations, Chief Skinner, on an outstanding career!

08/19/2026

Friends, family, fellow firefighters and City leaders and staff gathered Tuesday, Aug. 18, to honor former Seguin Fire Chief Dale on his retirement after an incredible 40 years in the fire service - including nearly 14 years leading the Seguin Fire Department.

Dale received several special retirement gifts, including a heartfelt letter that was written and read by his wife, LeeAnn, as well as tokens of appreciation from Seguin Fire Department staff, City staff, colleagues and the Texas Fire Chiefs Association before signing off over the radio for the final time.

Chief Skinner, thank you for your decades of dedicated service, steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to answering the call for our residents and City organization.

Congratulations on a remarkable career and a job well done. We wish you a long, happy and well-deserved retirement! 🚒🎉

08/18/2026

Stop by, share a memory, and wish Chief Skinner a happy retirement  as we celebrate his years of service to the community of Seguin! 🎉🚒

08/07/2026

I-10 NIGHTLY LANE CLOSURES BEGIN SUNDAY, AUG. 9

From Sunday, August 9, to Saturday, August 15, there will be nightly alternating lane closures from 9 pm to 5 am on eastbound and westbound I-10 main lanes between FM 464 and SH 130 to perform road and bridge work. No detour required.

08/04/2026

Garrick Herbert was officially sworn in as Seguin Fire Chief this afternoon! 🚒

Mayor Donna Dodgen administered the oath of office, and Chief Herbert’s wife, Jana, had the honor of pinning his badge. His children, family, friends, colleagues, mentors and members of the Seguin Fire Department gathered to support him and celebrate this exciting new chapter in the department’s history.

Congratulations, Chief Herbert!

07/28/2026

The City of Seguin is pleased to announce that Garrick Herbert has been chosen to lead the Seguin Fire Department as its new Fire Chief. Please help us congratulate Chief Herbert as he steps into his new role!
Read full news release here: https://www.seguintexas.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/521

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

‼ TRAVEL ADVISORY – SEGUIN, TX Motorists traveling through the I-10 and SH 46 interchange and I-10 and Austin St interchange in Seguin should use extreme caution. ‼

Heavy rainfall has created hazardous driving conditions, with standing water and slow-moving traffic reported in the area. Please remember: Slow down and reduce your speed. Increase your following distance. Turn on your headlights. Never drive through standing water if you cannot determine its depth. Road conditions can change rapidly during heavy rain. If travel is not essential, consider waiting until conditions improve.

Drive safely and monitor local weather and traffic conditions before heading out. Check https://drivetexas.org/ for closures. Turn around. Don’t drown.

07/15/2026

⚠️ Guadalupe River Flow Advisory – Secure Loose Items

Recent rainfall throughout Guadalupe County is causing the Guadalupe River to rise.

If you live along the river, please secure boats, docks, outdoor furniture, and any loose items that could be affected by rising water.

As this water moves downstream, Lake Dunlap may also experience higher water levels.

Please remain vigilant, monitor changing conditions, and stay tuned to your preferred local news and weather sources for updates.