Gainesville Texas Fire-Rescue

On occasion, a good thing comes out of chatter 😬🤭

Thank you to Ms. Sue Lyn for sharing her experience with Gainesville Texas Police Department and Gainesville Texas Fire-Rescue.

We got hit with some intense weather this evening, resulting in power outages and significant water accumulation in some parts of our community. Thank you to the men and women who are answering the call and showing up to the scene when needed 💙❤️💛

🚨 National Night Out is getting closer! 🥳

Join us for an evening of free food (while supplies last), kids' activities, community resources, and plenty of neighborly fun! Plus, we are partnering with fellow first responders from Cooke County EMS, the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office, Gainesville ISD Police, and CareFlite.

🚓🚒 Bring the crew, check out the vehicles, meet our community helpers, and spend the evening with the people who make our community home. Co-Hosted by Gainesville Police, Gainesville Fire-Rescue, and the City of Gainesville, this relationship-building event has something for everyone.

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 6–8 p.m. | Gainesville Farmers Market📍

Stay up to date on event info here: National Night Out 2026 - Gainesville, TX

Interested in supporting this important community event? Please reach out to [email protected]

❤️ Good food. Good neighbors. Stronger connections. 💙

Gainesville Fire-Rescue is proud to announce the promotion of Casen Harris to Driver/Engineer.

Driver/Engineer Harris is a graduate of Nocona Independent School District and continued his education at North Central Texas College, where he completed EMT training and majored in Fire Science.

He has been a part of the FARM program, Fire Prevention program, and VISTO community outreach efforts. Harris has also earned certifications in Rope Rescue Operations and Driver/Operator.

Harris resides in Nocona, Texas. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, snowboarding, and golfing.

Please join us in congratulating Driver/Engineer Casen Harris on his promotion!

Thank You for Joining Us in Remembrance

Gainesville Fire-Rescue would like to thank everyone who joined us for our 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Patriot Day Blood Drive honoring the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and all those forever impacted by September 11, 2001.

🩸 Blood Drive by the Numbers

31 donors registered
2 first-time donors
30 units of blood collected
Up to 70 lives potentially impacted

We are grateful to our community, participating first responders, City officials, donors, and Carter BloodCare for helping make this meaningful day possible.

Together, we remembered, and together, we made a lifesaving difference. We will never forget!

Jennifer Foreman Photography

🇺🇸 On September 11, 2001, acts of terrorism left an enduring mark on our country. Twenty-five years later, we remember the victims, the families who carried unimaginable loss, the survivors, and the first responders and everyday people who ran toward danger, helped strangers, and served with extraordinary courage.

We also remember what followed: communities coming together, neighbors helping neighbors, and a shared resolve that hate would not have the final word.

This morning, Gainesville Fire-Rescue is hosting a 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony for our community to come together in memory of the strength that grew out of that tragedy.

The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at Gainesville Fire Station 3, 308 N. Culberson St. Following the ceremony, continue that spirit of service by donating at the Patriot Day Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Valley Creek Church, 201 N. Culberson St.

Today, we gather to remember, honor, and pay our respects. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

Image descriptions:
Image 1: 9/11 remembrance graphic depicting the Twin Towers and first responders.
Image 2: 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony flyer.
Image 3: Patriot Day Blood Drive flyer.

Accidental Motor Home Fire caused by mechanical failure

GAINESVILLE, Texas – September 10, 2026 - On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 9:26 pm, Gainesville Fire-Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Mesquite St.

Engine 2’s crew found a motor home on fire in the driveway of the residence. The owner and two dogs were inside the motor home at the time of the fire and were able to safely exit prior to FD arrival. Fire department crews quickly extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported. The motor home was a total loss.

Following an investigation, the fire was determined to be accidental due to mechanical failure of equipment (refrigerator).

Photos courtesy of Texas_Responds_144Q

https://www.gainesville.tx.us/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/722

On Monday, September 8, 2026, at approximately 12:42 am, Gainesville Fire-Rescue responded to a third-alarm structure fire in the 400 block of N. Denton St.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a one-story residence with heavy fire and smoke showing. Fire department crews extinguished the fire.

Following an investigation, the fire was determined to be accidental, with the most likely cause identified as an electrical system failure due to overcurrent on an extension cord. The home had no working smoke alarms.

The home was not occupied at the time of the fire and there were no injuries related to the fire.

Fire Safety Reminder: Extension Cord Safety

This incident serves as an important reminder to follow National Fire Protection Association safety recommendations when using extension cords.

Gainesville Fire-Rescue encourages residents to follow these extension cord safety tips:

• Never use extension cords as permanent wiring
• Do not connect power strips or multiple extension cords in a series.
• Never run extension cords under rugs, carpet, through doorways or in other areas where they can become pinched or damaged or where heat can build up.
• Plug appliances directly into a wall outlet - Never using an extension cord.
• Inspect extension cords for damage regularly and before each use.

https://gainesville.tx.us/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/721?preview=true

We enjoyed visiting the Cooke County Library, reading with the children, and showing them our firefighting gear! Thank you for having us! 🚒📚

Gainesville Fire-Rescue is proud to announce the promotion of Matt Roan to Driver/Engineer.

Driver/Engineer Roan joined Gainesville Fire-Rescue in March, 2025. He grew up in Valley View, Texas, and earned his National Registry EMT certification through NCTC Corinth in 2006. He completed his firefighter training at Fires in Texas in Sulphur Springs in 2024.

Roan has continued his professional development by completing Rope Operations and Awareness and Driver/Operator training through Tarrant County College. He also takes an active role in the department’s Fire Prevention activities and VISTO community outreach efforts.

Roan lives in Era, Texas, with his wife, Shelbi, and their two children, Mykenna and Kase.

“This is the best job in the world. I’m thankful to be a part of such a great department. I am excited to continue to serve the citizens of Gainesville in my new role,” said Driver/Engineer Roan.

Please join us in congratulating Driver/Engineer Matt Roan.