Tynan Volunteer Fire Department

09/19/2026

Last night, Tynan VFD scheduled a special South Bee County safety training and walk-through of a new solar farm in Tynan with Beeville, Skidmore, Papalote and Mathis fire departments attending.

A representative of Energy Safety Response Group (ESRG) gave an in-depth Power Point presentation explaining the operation of the Energy Storage Containers as well as recommended emergency response actions.

We appreciate the Solar Panel Company for setting up this tour which is extremely valuable for the rural fire departments to know of any hazards that could be involved and what actions are necessary during an incident for the safety of the first responders and nearby residents.

Not included in the tour last night is another smaller Energy Storage Facility across the road on FM 796 that we believe is associated with the AEP substation that is beside it.

We hope to have a similar safety training session with them in the near future to keep our rural emergency responders and neighbors informed of new facilities going into the area and what impact they can have in the event an incident. Beeville Fire Department

09/11/2026

A shout out to all 911 Dispatchers, especially our local City & County 911 Operators -THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO - they are the unseen heroes behind the radio communications but are so important in the very job they do in supporting our 1st responders.

Here is a side of the 9/11 event you seldom hear.

On Sept. 11, 2001, FDNY dispatchers became the lifeline connecting desperate civilians trapped in the World Trade Center, fire companies ascending the towers and commanders struggling to build a picture of an incident unlike anything the department had ever faced.

As calls flooded the communications center, dispatchers managed an impossible balance: gathering critical information, directing resources across New York City and offering reassurance to people they often knew they could not save.

FDNY Assistant Fire Commissioner for Communications (ret.) Steve Gregory — who survived the Towers’ collapse — oversaw the massive logistical response that continued in the hours, days and months after the attacks.

As he reflects on 9/11, 25 years later, Gregory credits the dispatchers working in communications centers across the five boroughs with helping hold the department together during one of the most chaotic days in its history. Their work unfolded far from the public eye but deserves lasting recognition.

What was your main direction to dispatchers during that time?
It was basically: Do what you can, then move to the next call. I had sent one of my chiefs to the Manhattan Communications office, and he was communicating with me, saying, “We’re getting overloaded here.” I told him to have them handle it the best they could, but they couldn’t stay on the phone with callers.

Do you think the general public — or even other department members — realize the trauma the dispatchers faced?
As for the general public, people don’t really know what a dispatcher does until they need help — until they call and realize they’re talking to somebody. Other than that, they don’t know what we do.

“They did a fantastic job.” I said they went beyond fantastic. I don’t know what the next level beyond fantastic is.

They maintained control and composure. If they lose that, everything is out the window. They had to control the operation even though they weren’t at the scene.

09/07/2026

07/04/2026

Wishing you all a safe and happy July 4th Holiday.

04/21/2026

Just a heads up from Jeff Rhoads at TEEX Fire Training School in College Station. Please share with other municipal fire departments.

Hotels do fill up quickly when other events are held during fire school in the summer. Just FYI.

04/18/2026

Fatal Crash Leads to Liquid M**h HazMat Situation with one Fort Worth Firefighter sent to hospital. First Responders take two when doing site size up and be ready for the unexpected!

Fort Worth, TX - Fort Worth Fire responded to a car accident where car stuck a parked car. Responders found the driver and passenger of the wrecked vehicle deceased.

Fort Worth Fire discovered ten white plastic buckets in the vehicle that contained an unknown liquid chemical and emanated a strong odor inside the vehicle.

Presumptive field testing of the liquid was positive for liquid methamphetamine. The total estimated weight of the substance was 480 pounds with a street value between 1 - 3 million dollars.

One Fort Worth Firefighter on scene was transported to a local hospital but was expected to be released in good condition.

A DEA Clandestine Lab team responded to the scene to collect, analyze, and dispose of the hazardous materials.