Thomson Fire Department

04/29/2026

Did you know you can now TEXT 911 in Carroll County?

If you’re in an emergency and can’t safely make a voice call, you may now be able to send a text message to 911 for help.

📱 Please read the image for important details about when and how Text-to-911 should be used.

🔁 Help spread the word by sharing this post so others in our community know this service is available.

04/17/2026

‼️UPDATE‼️- The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been EXTENDED until 7:45PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Carroll County until 6:45PM.

04/17/2026

Update‼️- Warning has been CANCELLED for our area as of 3:50PM.

Tornado WARNING has been issued for Northeastern Carroll County until 4:15PM.

04/16/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT- JBL The sweetner plant on three mile road (formerly Danisco) well be sounding their weather siren every Tuesday at 10am for testing.

04/14/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for Carroll County, in effect until 10 p.m. Stay alert through the remainder of the day and this evening as there is a chance of severe storms.

04/12/2026

🚨📞 Happy Dispatcher Appreciation Week! 📞🚨

The Thomson Fire Department would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers for everything you do behind the scenes.

Your calm voices in the chaos, quick thinking, and dedication keep our crews informed, safe, and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. You are the lifeline between our responders and the community we serve, and your work never goes unnoticed.

We truly appreciate your commitment, professionalism, and the countless hours you put in to help keep Carroll County safe.

Thank you for being the steady voice when it matters the most. 💛💛💛

04/05/2026

04/02/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Carroll County until 615PM. We will be activating our storm siren at this time.

04/02/2026

🚨 WEATHER ALERT & SAFETY REMINDER 🚨

As we head into the next couple of hours, our area is expected to see changing weather conditions, including the potential for strong storms, heavy rain, gusty winds, and rapidly dropping temperatures.

⚠️ Now is the time to be weather aware and prepared.

Here are a few safety reminders from all of us at TFPD:

✅ Stay tuned to local weather updates and alerts
✅ Have multiple ways to receive warnings (phone alerts, weather apps, NOAA radio)
✅ Secure outdoor items that could become airborne in strong winds
✅ Avoid driving through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
✅ Charge your devices in case of power outages
✅ Review your family emergency plan and know where to take shelter

🚒 Our crews are ready, but we ask everyone to do their part to stay safe and prepared.

If you experience an emergency, please call 911.

Stay safe, stay alert, and look out for one another. ❤️

04/01/2026

🚨 NEW POLICY UPDATE 🚨
Effective immediately, all fires must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Walk-ins will no longer be accepted.

Thank you for your cooperation.

— Thomson Fire Department

…just kidding. Please don’t schedule fires. 😅

03/28/2026

We just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to such an amazing community ❤️

Your support at our annual fish fry truly means the world to us. Whether you came out to eat, helped spread the word, or made a donation— we couldn’t do it without you.

A very special shoutout goes to our incredible volunteers 👏 From prepping food to serving, organizing, and keeping everything running smoothly—you all are the backbone of this event. Your time, dedication, and hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you.

Because of all of you, this event continues to be such a success year after year. It’s more than just a meal—it’s neighbors coming together, supporting one another, and strengthening our community.

Thank you for being the heart behind it all ❤️🚒

11/01/2025

🚒 Thank You, Community! 🚒
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Annual Pancake Breakfast this morning! Because of your generosity and community spirit, the event was a great success. 🙌

Your continued support helps us serve our community better and keep our equipment up to date. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

A special shoutout to our volunteers and firefighters who worked hard behind the griddles — we couldn’t flip all those pancakes without you! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Until next year… stay safe, stay kind, and thank you for being the best community around!