Watauga Fire Department

10/21/2026

🚨 We' re Hiring! 🚨

The Watauga Fire Department is now accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic positions.

🌱 Here we grow again. Join our team and serve a community that values professionalism, dedication, and service.

What we offer:
☑ Competitive pay and benefits
☑ 48/96 schedule
☑ Continuous Education, training and development
☑ A strong, team-oriented culture

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing department, apply today!

10/20/2026

🚨Road Closure🚨
🚨Hightower/Basswood and Hwy. 377 Rail Road Crossing🚨
🚨East/West Bound Traffic Impacted Due to Train Fire🚨

Preliminary information is that a passenger train engine caught fire causing the passenger train to become incapacitated. The train is currently blocking the rail road crossing at Basswood/Hightower and Hwy. 377.

Watauga Police and Fire responded to the call and have extinguished the engine fire. There are currently no reported injuries. Also, there is currently no known danger to the public or surrounding area, other than the blocked intersection.

North/South bound traffic on Hwy. 377 has started to move.

There is currently no ETA for the crossing to reopen or for east/west bound traffic to resume.

Please plan an alternate route if you travel this intersection.

10/19/2026

🎁🎄 IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO HELP SPREAD SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER! 🎄🎁

We're excited to partner with the CEC once again as an official toy drive location for the CEC Christmas Extravaganza! ❤🎅🏽

Help us make the holidays a little brighter for local children and teens by donating NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS for ages 0-16. 🧸🚂🎮

🎁 What can you donate?
🧸 New, unwrapped toys for children ages 0-16.
🎮 Games, dolls, books and other fun surprises
💳 Gift cards are a GREAT option for teens!

📍 Drop off locations:
- Watauga Fire Department
-North Richland Hills Fire Department
-Richland Hills Fire Department
- Haltom City Fire Department Station 1

Every donation makes a difference, and together, we can make Christmas a little brighter for everyone!

Thank you for helping us spread the joy of giving! 🌲🎁

10/16/2026

🚗🔥 Citizens Public Safety Academy is well underway, and it's safe to say we're having a BLAST! 🚒🔥

Last night, our participants got hands-on with vehicle extrication and experienced a little of what it takes to respond when someone is trapped in a vehicle after a crash. From learning the tools to seeing the techniques in action, it was an exciting night of learning and teamwork!

We're just getting started 😎 and can't wait to see what's next! 👮🚓

10/13/2026

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY, WATAUGA!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make our FIRST Open House on Saturday a success! From our firefighters to our volunteers, community partners, and everyone working behind the scenes, this event would not have been possible without you!!

To our amazing community partners, thank you for showing up, sharing your resources, and helping us make this a fun, educational day for our community. We are grateful for the organizations that took time out of their schedules to join us and support our mission of keeping Watauga safe!

- Tarrant County Emergency Management
- Tarrant County Public Health
- Medical City North Hills
- Oncor
- Atmos Energy
- PHI Air Medical
- National Weather Service Fort Worth
- Watauga Animal Services
-Watauga Department of Public Works
- Watauga Public Library
- Watauga HR & Economic Development
- Watauga Parks & Community Services
- Watauga Police Department— Code Enforcement

And to our Watauga community—THANK YOU for coming out! it was wonderful seeing so many families, meeting new faces and connecting with the people we are proud to serve. We hope you enjoyed the demonstrations, activities, and getting a closer look at what we do!

From all of us at the Watauga Fire Department, thank you for making our Open House one to remember!

"Protecting with Purpose; Serving with Pride"

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY, WATAUGA!!

Here is what you won't want to miss:
👨🏽‍🚒🔥

🔥 10:30 AM - Dollhouse Burn
🚗 11:30 AM - Vehicle Extrication
🚒 12:30 PM - Fireground Evolution
🪚 1:30 PM - Cutting Demonstration
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

PLUS, meet our amazing community partners, explore fire apparatus, learn valuable safety tips, and connect with people who serve your community every day!

🚨 SHARE THIS POST and tag who you're bringing! We can't wait to see there!

TOMORROW!

Ever wanted to see a fire truck up close, explore a fire station, or meet the firefighters who serve our community? You know, without having to call 911?

Well, here's your chance!

Join the Watauga Fire Department for its first-ever Open House this Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM to 2 PM!

Bring the whole family to check out the fire trucks and emergency equipment, meet our firefighters, and learn a few fire safety tips.

And yes, adults are welcome to be just as excited about the fire trucks as the kids. No judgment here😉

Saturday, October 10
10 AM – 2 PM
Watauga Fire Department

We hope to see you there!