Josephine Fire Department

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

🚨 National Night Out is almost here! 🚨
We’ve got a great evening planned for Tuesday, October 6 at Josephine City Park! Be sure to check out the park layout so you know where everything will be.
A few times you won’t want to miss:
💪 6:25 PM – Battle of the Badges
🚁 7:00 PM – Helicopter Landing
⚡ 7:45 PM – Oncor Arcing Demonstration
🩸 Carter BloodCare will also be onsite beginning at 4:30 PM, and there are still spots available to donate!
Sign up for the blood drive here:
https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/176613
Come out and enjoy an evening with our Police & Fire Departments, local organizations, vendors, activities, food, and more!
📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Josephine City Park
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🚓🚒

09/30/2026

North Texas is expecting multiple rounds of rain starting late Wednesday into the weekend.

Despite the recent lack of rain, heavy rain falling in a short period of time can lead to localized flooding.

Know the difference between a Flood Watch and Flood Warning, stay weather aware, and be prepared to change your plans if conditions worsen.

Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown

09/23/2026

🚓🚒 Josephine’s National Night Out 🚒🚓
Join us for Josephine’s First Responders Night!
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Josephine City Park
201 S. Main St., Josephine, TX 75173
Bring the family out for free hot dogs and water, fun activities, a firefighter obstacle, PD vs FD tug-of-war, community vendors, and a PHI helicopter landing unless called to an emergency.
We’ll also have:
🐾 Canine Companions with dogs in training
🩺 Medical City McKinney offering blood pressure checks, and their Stroke Team will be here
🩸 Carter BloodCare blood donation bus — sign up here:
https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/176613
⚡ Oncor arcing safety demo and more family fun
We’ll also kick off Battle of the Badges, benefiting Shop with Josephine’s First Responders.
We hope to see you there!

09/07/2026

From our family to yours have a safe Labor Day 🔥🚒🧯

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice 🇺🇸

Over the weekend, several members of the Josephine Fire Department had the honor of participating in Dallas’ annual 9/11 Stair Climb, climbing in remembrance of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

Each step was a reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood that defines the fire service. We climb not only to remember those who never made it home, but also to ensure their stories and sacrifices are never forgotten.

We are incredibly proud of the dedicated members of our firehouse who took the time to represent Josephine Fire Department and honor the fallen.

343 names. 110 stories. One brotherhood. Never forgotten. 🇺🇸🚒

Captain McCarty - Scott Davidson FD Ladder 118
Lieutenant Herriage- FF Gregory Saucedo Ladder 5
EMT Chavez- EMT Richard Pearlman, Ambulance Corp
FF Nevarez- Micheal Bo****no Battalion 48
FF Lorenz- Geoffrey Guja Battalion 43
FF Nisbett- Lt. Glenn Wilkinson Engine 238
FF Davis- FF Dennis Mulligan Ladder 2

#343

09/02/2026

🚓🚒 BATTLE OF THE BADGES IS ON! 🚒🚓

Josephine Police Department and Josephine Fire Department are going head-to-head for a great cause—and YOU get to help decide the winner!

Support your favorite department by making a monetary donation or donating new, unwrapped gifts. All donations benefit Shop with Josephine’s First Responders, helping make Christmas extra special for local children in our community.

📍 Drop off donations at the Public Safety Building
📅 All donations are due by October 5, 2026
🏆 The department that raises the most wins the Battle of the Badges!
📣 The winner will be announced at National Night Out!

Every donation makes a difference. Help our first responders bring some extra Christmas magic to local kids this holiday season! 🎄❤️

08/25/2026

🚨 TRAINING NOTICE — NO CAUSE FOR ALARM 🚨

Josephine Fire Department will be conducting a training exercise within the City of Josephine that will involve a helicopter landing.

There is no cause for alarm if you see emergency personnel and a helicopter in the area. This is a planned training exercise designed to help our firefighters and EMS personnel prepare for and better respond to incidents involving air medical operations.

We appreciate our community’s support as we continue training to better serve and protect you! 🚒🚑🚁

08/18/2026

🔥 JOSEPHINE CITIZENS FIRE ACADEMY – CLASS 01 🚒

Ever wonder what really happens behind the doors of the Josephine Fire Department?

We’re excited to announce our first Citizens Fire Academy! This program gives members of our community a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations of the fire department, our equipment, training, emergency response, and much more.

📅 September 30 – November 18, 2026
🎓 Graduation: November 21
🕡 Wednesday evenings: 6:30–9:00 PM
🚒 Two Saturday sessions: October 17 & November 7, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Josephine Public Safety Building

This is a community education program and is not designed to train participants to become firefighters. It’s a chance to learn more about your fire department, meet our firefighters, see the equipment up close, and better understand how we serve our community.

Class size is limited to just 16 participants, with priority given to those who live or work in the Josephine response district.

Click the link to find out more and register:
https://cityofjosephinetx.com/citizens-fire-academy/