Van Alstyne Fire-Rescue

06/19/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of former Van Alstyne Fire Chief Robert Lewis.
Chief Lewis dedicated many years of his life to serving the Van Alstyne community. His leadership, commitment, and passion for helping others left a lasting mark on both the fire department and the city he proudly served. He was well known and respected throughout the community, and his contributions helped shape the department for generations to come.
We are proud to honor the legacy Chief Lewis left behind and the contributions he made to this department and community. His years of service, leadership, and dedication to Van Alstyne remain an important part of our department's history and a lasting example of selfless service.
Rest easy, Chief. Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your commitment to this community. Your legacy will not be forgotten.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Van Alstyne Fire Rescue pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. Today serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice made by those who never came home and the families who continue to carry that loss each day. We stand in gratitude for their courage, their selflessness, and the freedoms secured through their sacrifice.

05/07/2026

🚨⛳️ Our Medical Director Group Next Level Center is hosting a golf tournament raising money to support Firefighters Training, Health, and Wellness!!

Grab your team and join us on May 16, 2026 at Stone Creek Golf Course for a great day of golf!

🏌️‍♂️ 4-Man Scramble
⏰ Check-In: 7:00 AM
🚩 Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Included
🎟 Raffles • Contests • Sponsorships Available

Every dollar raised helps support the training, health, and readiness of the men and women who answer the call every day.

Register now at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/next-level-center-first-responder-open
or scan the QR code on the flyer!

04/20/2026

🎉Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Dan Lippincott🎉

Over the weekend, Dan successfully completed all final check-offs with Dr. Keelen, officially concluding his paramedic preceptorship. Now that his training is complete, Dan is prepared and equipped to serve the citizens of Van Alstyne. We are excited to see the positive impact that he will make in our community!

04/15/2026

☔️⛈️ Scattered storms are possible again today, especially across western North Texas & along the Red River this afternoon & evening. A few severe storms are possible with large hail & damaging winds being the main threats, although an isolated tornado & locally heavy rain is possible.

04/10/2026

🚨🏌️🚑 Golf Tournament!!
Our Medical Director group Next Level Center is hosting a Golf Tourney to raise money to help offset cost in Training and Health/
wellness!!
Sign your team up!!

The Next Level Center First Responder Open is coming up on May 16, 2026, and every dollar raised goes directly toward the training, health, and readiness of North Texas first responders—the men and women who answer every call in our community.

⛳ 4-Man Scramble
⏰ Check-in: 7:00 AM | Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM
📍 Stone Creek Golf Course

Your registration includes green fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, and awards—plus a full day of camaraderie, competition, and giving back.

Sponsorships, raffle items, mulligans, and contests are also available!

👉 Register today and help us support those who serve us every day.

04/03/2026

⛈️☔️ Widespread showers/storms return this afternoon through Saturday. ⛈️ Heavy rain/flash flooding is the primary threat with localized rain totals of 3-5" forecast, particularly for areas north of I-20 and along/west of I-35. Most will see 1-3". A few strong to severe storms may also develop, mainly late this afternoon through the evening.

Have multiple ways to get warnings and remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown!

04/02/2026

🚨Siren Test Reminder 🚨We will be testing our Storm Sirens Today at 10:00 am in conjunction with the Statewide Drill led by (TDEM) Texas Division of Emergency Management.

“Conducting drills to reaffirm procedures, promote confidence in technological tools, and identify potential shortfalls is key to ensuring these systems operate with precision, accuracy, and timeliness when they are needed the most.” -Chief Kidd

More: https://tdem.texas.gov/press-release/3-18-26-drill

04/01/2026

A broken line of storms will move in from the west this evening and overnight, with a threat mainly for large hail & damaging winds near and west of I-35. There is a lower tornado and flooding threat with this activity. Storms will weaken as they shift east and exit early Thursday AM.