County Firefighters Battle A Dozen Grass, Pasture Fires Over Nov. 23-24 Weekend
Fire Chief Urges Use Of Safety Precautions Before, During Outdoor Burning Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley reminds county residents to take a few safety precautions to prevent outdoor burning or cooking from spreading out of control. County firefighters spent several hours on both Saturday and Sunday responding to a dozen grass and hay pasture fires most in the southern end of Hopkins County. Several of the fires reportedly...
Volunteer Firefighters Recognized at Reilly Springs Jamboree on November 16
Nine firefighters from various Hopkins County volunteer departments attended the Reilly Springs Jamboree on November 16, 2019 to tell the audience why they serve as first responders. Their individual responses were well received and applause went up in appreciation of their courageous work. This visit was by invitation following a rough week of fire fighting across the county, which included four separate structure fires handled by...
SAFER Grant Will Allow HCFD To Hire 3 Additional Full-Time Firefighters
Hopkins County Fire Department anticipates adding three additional full-time firefighters to their roster on April 1, thanks to a SAFER Grant. Officials were recently notified the county has been selected to receive a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergnecy Response Grant, which will help fund the cost of adding three additional firefighter to the roster. Currently, the department’s shift includes two full-time firefighters...
National Emergency Management Month Observed in Hopkins County: Part Two, Fire Safety
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley, who is also Hopkins County Emergency Management Coordinator, was joined by Kristi Springfield, Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator, to discuss families being prepared at home for a fire emergency. Of course, home smoke alarms are a standard protection for fire. Additionally, each family should have an emergency exit plan in place, as well as a designated place for family members to meet...
Home Fire Prevention: Free ‘Sound the Alarm’ Smoke Alarm Campaign for Homeowners
Red Cross is working with the Sulphur Springs TX Fire Department to make homes safer by installing free smoke alarms. Volunteers with Red Cross will work in teams to help install needed smoke alarms and educate home owners about fire safety and emergency preparedness. Members of Hopkins County Fire Department will be among the volunteers. Please join us Saturday, September 21, 2019 10 AM – 3 PM Lunch will be provided. Please...
Cumby VFD Honored; Town’s History Of Fire Protection Dates Back To 1870s
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognize Cumby Volunteer Fire Department for their dedicated service to the community. The commissioners court and county fire chief also recognized Cumby VFD and expressed appreciation to them for their continued dedication to the community, with volunteers responding with apparatus housed both at the main station in Cumby and the substation in Brashear. The county is...
Tasers, Fire Alarm Systems, Rail Rep Approved By Commissioners Court
Fire alarm systems, Tasers, maintenance guidelines, county road standards and procedures, a management provider for a hazardous mitigation grant program, and a Northeast Texas Rural Transportation board appointment were among the items Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved during their regular meeting Monday. Hopkins County Commissioner Court approved a request for Neal Barker to serve on Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation...
Firefighters’ Quick Response To Blaze Limits Damages to FM 3019 Home
Firefighters’ quick response to a structure fire is credited with limiting damages to a FM 3019 home Wednesday. The blaze was reported to emergency dispatchers shortly after 3:30 p.m. April 17. Hopkins County, Brinker, Saltillo and Pickton-Pine Forest firefighters were dispatched to what was reported as as single story structure fire with smoke visible from outside the single story residence. “Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer...
Fire Station # 20 Marks 20 Years Service on Southside
Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley was joined by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom in welcoming guests to the Open House and and Anniversary Celebration of the Southside Fire Station on Texas Street on Friday January 4, 2019. Also present were several volunteers of county Fire units, Chamber of Commerce representatives, Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and numerous current and past elected county officials. Interesting bits of...
Berger Fire Under Control Monday Afternoon; Cause of Fire to Be Investigated; County Fire Chief Commends Effort Made to Control Fire
The first call came in Monday at 11:28 a.m. of a possible structure fire at Berger Horticulture located near Birthright on State Highway 19N. The fire was officially under control at 3:20 p.m. Monday, December 24, 2018. Hopkins County Engine 20, Sulphur Springs Fire Department Engine, and North Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department arrived at the scene at the same time. Noting the fire was consuming the front side of the building, an all...
