Troup Fire Department

02/24/2026

‼️🚨 BURN BAN ALERT – CHEROKEE COUNTY 🚨‼️
Effective today, February 23, Judge Chris Davis has issued a 7-day burn ban for Cherokee County, with the possibility of extension after re-evaluation of fire conditions.
🔥 Dry conditions + wind = HIGH fire danger.
Even small fires can spread rapidly in these conditions.
🚫 Please avoid all outdoor burning to help protect lives, homes, and property.
Stay safe and help spread the word.

11/13/2025

Troup/Concord volunteer Fire Department
Invites everyone to come out this Saturday November 15th from 4 to 7 pm for our Open House Bbq Fundraiser

Plates includes: Pulled pork sandwich, chips & drink

•All plates are DONATIONS ONLY
•Meet Your local Volunteers
•See the new addition to the Concord station

♡ accepting new volunteers

10/06/2025

Burn ban for Cherokee county

07/24/2025

Fully involved RV next to a structure
Thanks for the help from scesd #2 and North Cherokee VFD

12/25/2024

From the Troup Fire Department to you and yours, Merry Christmas everyone! Stay safe traveling and have a wonderful holiday season! 🎄

11/27/2024

Are you cooking at home for Thanksgiving this year? Think safety first!

Keep flammable items away from any kind of heating source. All unattended cooking equipment is at risk of starting a fire. Cook items the proper way and turn all equipment off when the cooking is done.

Safe travels on the road this holiday season and from the Troup Fire Department to all, Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🧡

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day! ❤️🤍💙

Land of the Free because of the Brave! Thank you to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and our freedom! Your service does not go unnoticed.

11/05/2024

🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION CHEROKEE AND SMITH COUNTY RESIDENTS:

Both Cherokee and Smith counties have lifted the burn bans that were in place at this time. Please be careful when burning and stay safe!

10/30/2024

Shortly before 5 pm this evening, Troup Fire Department received a call to assist New Summerfield Fire Department with a reported grass fire at the intersection of County Road 4603 and 4604. 4 Brush Trucks and 2 Tankers, along with 7 personnel from TFD responded.

REMINDER: Cherokee County is still under a burn ban at this time. Due to the heightened fire weather risk, please keep from doing burning of any kind at this time.

10/10/2024

🚨🚨🚨ATTENTION CHEROKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS:

Cherokee County is now under a BURN BAN until further notice. Please do not burn anything outside with heightened fire conditions. Law Enforcement can and will be issuing citations. Thank you!

10/08/2024

🚨🚨🚨ATTENTION SMITH COUNTY RESIDENTS:

Smith County has enacted a burn ban beginning today, October 8th. The burn ban will remain in effect for 90 days, unless conditions improve, and the Commissioners Court votes to approve ending the ban at an earlier date.

“A violation of the burn ban is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.”

The burn ban issued by Smith County includes only residents in Smith County. Citizens in Cherokee County are not under a burn ban at this time.

The Smith County Commissioners Court voted on Tuesday, October 8, to issue a burn ban for the county.
As of Tuesday morning, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) for Smith County was at 709. The KBDI ranges from 0 to 800 and is used to determine forest fire potential.
Smith County saw about 50 grass fires from September 23 through October 6, Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue reported. On Monday, October 7, a controlled burn that was left unattended damaged two buildings and burned more than 2 acres, he said.
Hogue said the humidity is expected to drop this week. That, and with no rain in sight, the fire danger is increasing.
He recommended that the Commissioners Court issue the “Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning.”
The burn ban order is in effect for 90 days, unless conditions improve, and the Commissioners Court approve terminating the order early.
Fireworks, fire pits or any form of outdoor burning is prohibited.
There are exceptions to the burn ban. People are still allowed to cook food in a grill or smoker that contains all open flames and have enclosed lids. Professional welding operations are allowed but all welders must notify and register with the Fire Marshal’s Office before welding outside and follow specific guidelines.
The order also does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, such as firefighter training; public utility, Texas Department of Transportation operations, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; planting or harvesting agricultural crops; or some prescribed burns.
A violation of the burn ban is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500.
Smith County, as well as area fire departments, will work on placing signs around the County to alert residents about the burn ban.
For more information, please call the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office at 903-590-2655 or visit www.smith-county.com and click on the red banner at the top of the homepage.
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