Fire Department

The Texas Township Fire Department is a full-service department that responds to 1,200+ incidents annually, including, structure and wildland fires, emergency medical responses, automobile incidents and extrication, hazardous materials releases, technical rescue and public assistance calls – we do it all. 

We are a combination fire department operating with full-time and paid-on-call firefighters. We have three shifts that rotate 48/96 hour schedule, which allows us to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Currently, our full-time personnel includes the Fire Chief, 3 Lieutenants (one per shift), 3 Firefighter EOs, and 1 Administrative Assistant. We also have a dedicated group of 15 paid-on-call firefighters including two Captains, and Fire Marshal.

The department services all 36 square miles of Texas Township and provides support to surrounding communities. 

Our Mission

Committed to serving the community through education, engagement, and professionalism.

Our Vision

We will be a service-driven organization committed to community risk reduction with exceptional leadership and a professional, healthy, highly trained team.

We will embrace new technologies and techniques, focusing on knowledge and skills in the pursuit of excellence while honoring the past.

Our Values

DEDICATION: Commitment to the Mission, Team, & Self

RESPONSIBILITY: Take Pride & Ownership

INTEGRITY: Doing the Right Thing in a Reliable Way

TRUST: Dependability Deserving of Confidence

PROFESSIONALISM: In Application, Appearance, Attitudes, & Standards

Forms, Applications & Resources

• Online Burning Permit Form
• Residential Knox Box Information (PDF)
• Texas Township Fire Department - Firefighter Position Description
• Texas Township Fire Address Sign Request Form