Celeste Volunteer Fire Department

10/19/2026

A big Congratulations to Firefighter/EMT Colby Nichols on successfully completing fire academy and passing his Texas Commission of Fire Protection Firefighter Basic Certification.

10/16/2026

Yesterday morning, Station 23 had the opportunity to teach the students of Celeste Elementary the importance of fire prevention.

10/06/2026

***Motorcycle MVA***

Around 5pm Monday Evening, Station 23 was alerted to an MVA in the area of CR 1046 and FM 272. While responding dispatched advised the MVA was going to be on the Chapparal Bike Trail next to FM 272. Command 123 arrived on scene to find 1 dirt bike sustaining major damage on the trail. Station 23 and AMR Hunt County Texas treated 1 patient with serious injuries who was later airlifted by Air Evac Lifeteam 67 - Greenville, TX to a Level One Trauma Center in the metroplex. Great work by all departments involved.

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

***Structure Fire in Floyd***

Around 4:30pm Friday afternoon, Station 23 received a pre alert for a structure fire within the Floyd community. Engine 123 responded within 2 minutes of the initial dispatch while receiving multiple reports of a working attic fire. Caddo Mills Fire Rescue Squad 119 arrived first due to find a 1 story manufactured home with heavy smoke showing. Squad 119 initiated a primary search.

Engine 123 arrived 3rd due right behind Farmersville Fire Department, Texas Engine 2. Engine 123 and Farmersville Engine 2 initiated fire attack and opening up on a well involved attic fire. Merit Volunteer Fire Department Engine 122 arrived 4th due and assisted with opening up the structure. Celeste Brush 123, Caddo Mills Brush 119, Merit Tender 122 and Command 122, Hunt County Emergency Corps, AMR Hunt County Texas, Greenville Fire-Rescue, TX Engine 1 and Engine 2 also responded and assisted with overhaul, rehab and water supply operations.

Crews had the fire knocked down within 30 minutes of the first arriving engine. Station 23 operated on scene for 3 hours before returning to the city.
Great work by all departments involved.

09/28/2026

***Car vs Tree with Entrapment***

Around 9:45 this morning, Station 23 and AMR Hunt County Texas were alerted to an MVA in the 4600 block of CR 1037. Rescue 123 arrived on scene to find 1 vehicle with major front end damage and 1 patient trapped. Engine 123 arrived on scene and both companies worked to safely stabilize and extricate the patient from the vehicle. Hunt County AMR transported the extricated patient and one other to a local hospital for further evaluation.

09/26/2026

On Saturday, September 26th, Station 23 held an acquired structure training within the city of Celeste. Training topics focused on the first 5 minutes of the initial apparatus arrival on a structure fire. Those being… VEIS (Vent, Enter, Isolate, and Search), Primary Search, Hose Control, Nozzle Forward, and Forcible Entry.

The mission of today’s training was to work with multiple departments from neighboring counties to improve our ability to better serve our communities. Those departments include… Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, Blue Ridge Fire Department, Blue Ridge TX, Farmersville Fire Department, Texas, as well as Campbell Volunteer Fire Department.

We would like to give a huge shoutout to all of the instructors for sharing their knowledge and time on a Saturday to improve our skills on the fire ground. We would also like to give a big thank you to Jeff and Juanita Garcia for letting us train on their property.

The Celeste Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to protect and serve our community, fire, and rescue districts with honor and pride.

09/25/2026

🔥Acquired Structure Training🔥

On Saturday September 26th, Station 23 will be conducting acquired structure training in the area of FM 1562 and W Cockrell St. Expect heavy fire department presence in the area throughout the day.

09/22/2026

***Grass Fire in a Thunderstorm***

At approximately 7:15pm Monday evening, Station 23 was dispatched to a brush fire in the area of CR 1042 and CR 1043. Dispatched received numerous calls on this fire and a second alarm was requested bringing Wolfe City Fire Rescue, Merit Volunteer Fire Department, Farmersville Fire Department, Texas, and Texas A&M Forest Service. Celeste Command 123 arrived on scene to find a large flame front moving towards CR 1042 and threatening several structures.

Due to the rapid fire development and heavy fuel load, the first arriving crews were tasked with stopping the forward fire progression and protecting several structures. The forward fire progression was stopped within 1 hour of the initial dispatch. Crews operated on scene for approximately 1.5 hours before clearing the scene. Celeste Command 123 held CR 1042 Command. With the sky full of lightning and gusty winds, firefighters faced challenging conditions. In total, a little under 20 acres burned and a lightning strike is the most likely cause. Station 23 would like to give a big thank you to all of our mutual aid companies for their assistance.

Even though we just received a small amount of rain, Hunt County remains under a Burn Ban. Please refrain from all outdoor burning.🔥

Photo Credit
Chalsee Brannam

09/20/2026

***Prairie Land Fire***

Around 8am Sunday morning, Station 23 and Caddo Mills Fire Rescue were alerted to a brush fire in Merit Volunteer Fire Department first due fire district. Brush, Command, and Engine 123 made the response. Merit Brush 122 arrived on scene to find 2 acres, 20+ hay bales, a tractor and hay baler on fire. Command 123 arrived on scene and established command. Due to the large amount of hay bales on fire, Farmersville Fire Department, Texas, Hunt County Emergency Corps, and Texas A&M Forest Service were added to the call. The tractor and hay bailer along with the forward fire progression were brought under control within the first 30 minutes of the initial dispatch. Crews operated on scene for over 6 hours rolling out and extinguishing hay bales. In total 5 acres, 30 hay bales, a tractor, and hay baler were lost to this fire. Great job by all Departments involved.