Celeste Volunteer Fire Department

Celeste Volunteer Fire Department Celeste Volunteer Fire Rescue Station 23
Proudly serving the residents of Celeste and the surrounding communities of Hunt County Since 1902.

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 🇺🇸Today, the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department pauses to remember the lives lost on...
09/11/2026

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 🇺🇸

Today, the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the 343 FDNY firefighters, along with the law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, military members, civilians, and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day and in the years that followed.

As firefighters, September 11 holds a special place in our hearts. We remember the courage of those who ran toward danger while others were running away. Their bravery, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

May we also remember how our nation came together in the days that followed—neighbors helping neighbors and Americans standing together as one.

25 years later, we still remember. We still honor. We will NEVER FORGET.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 – September 11, 2026 🇺🇸

Our hearts are FULL from Saturday! ❤️🤍💙To every single person who came through the gates yesterday — THANK YOU. Thank yo...
09/07/2026

Our hearts are FULL from Saturday! ❤️🤍💙

To every single person who came through the gates yesterday — THANK YOU. Thank you for bringing your families, supporting the activities, shopping with our vendors, grabbing food, bidding in the silent auction, listening to the music, and most importantly, supporting your Celeste Volunteer Fire Department.

To our SPONSORS — You believed in this event and stepped up in a BIG way. Every sponsorship, donation, service, and contribution helped us build something special for this community while helping us raise money to purchase equipment to protect our community.

To every one of our amazing vendors and food trucks, thank you for spending your Saturday with us and helping make this event so full of life.

A huge shoutout to the Michael Connelly Band for bringing the music, the energy, and such a great atmosphere to the evening. Y’all were amazing!

Thank you to the City of Celeste and Celeste ISD for allowing us to host our event with your cooperation!

Major shoutout to Wolfe City Fire Rescue and Hunt County Emergency Corps for covering our district during the event!

To the volunteers, donors, helpers, entertainers, families, businesses, and every person who jumped in wherever they were needed — THANK YOU. Whether you moved tables, worked an activity, donated an auction item, shared a post, helped set up, stayed late cleaning up, or simply showed up and supported us, you were part of this.

Last but certainly not least, the biggest shoutout to Josh and Micayla Waugh at The Watering Hole! This event wouldn’t have been possible or even happened without them taking charge with this event! If you are ever in the Celeste area please stop by, grab a drink and tell them thank you creating such an amazing event!

Yesterday was more than just a fundraiser…

It was kids laughing.
Families spending time together.
Neighbors visiting with neighbors.
Local businesses supporting each other.
And a whole community coming together to support us!

Celeste has been through a lot, and moments like yesterday are such a beautiful reminder that when this little town comes together, it comes together BIG.

We hope everyone had an amazing time, and we hope you know just how grateful we are.

From all of us, THANK YOU for making the Red, White & Rescue Bash an awesome night for all!🚒🇺🇸❤️

🚨🇺🇸TODAY IS THE DAY!! 🇺🇸🚒The Red, White & Rescue Bash is here and we are SO excited for TODAY! ❤️🤍💙🎟️ ENTRY IS $10 PER P...
09/05/2026

🚨🇺🇸TODAY IS THE DAY!! 🇺🇸🚒

The Red, White & Rescue Bash is here and we are SO excited for TODAY! ❤️🤍💙

🎟️ ENTRY IS $10 PER PERSON
100% of your entry fee goes directly to the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department to help raise funds for new gear & equipment!

💵 Cash AND card will be accepted for entry — but CASH IS KING! 👑
If you’re able to bring cash, it helps keep things moving quickly at the gate!

We’ll officially kick off the event with a prayer and the National Anthem as we come together as a community to support your local fire department. 🇺🇸🙏

Your $10 admission includes:

✨ Bounce houses
✨ Obstacle course
✨ Petting zoo — 6PM–9PM
✨ Face painting — 6:30PM–9PM
✨ Balloon animals — 6:30PM–9PM
✨ Live music from the Michael Connelly Band — 6PM–9PM 🎶
✨ GLOW FOAM PARTY — 8PM–9PM 🫧✨
✨ And more!!

❤️🤍💙 OPTIONAL EXTRAS — NOT INCLUDED IN THE $10 ENTRY FEE:

🐴 Pony rides — $5 | 6PM–9PM
🎯 Dunk tank — 3 throws for $5
🍔 Food truck purchases — optional
🛍️ Vendor purchases — optional
🎁 Silent auction bidding — optional
👕 Event shirts — optional

You do not have to purchase food, shop vendors, bid in the silent auction, buy a shirt, ride a pony or participate in the dunk tank to enjoy the event. Those are simply extra options available throughout the evening!

📅 Saturday, September 5th
⏰ 4PM–9PM

Bring the whole family, come hungry, shop local, enjoy the music, stay for the foam party and help benefit your Celeste Volunteer Fire Department. 🚒❤️

SHARE SHARE SHARE and we’ll see y’all TODAY!! 🇺🇸🚒✨

🚨🇺🇸 WE’RE LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY!! 🇺🇸🚒The Red, White & Rescue Bash is almost here and we are SO excited for September 5...
09/01/2026

🚨🇺🇸 WE’RE LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY!! 🇺🇸🚒

The Red, White & Rescue Bash is almost here and we are SO excited for September 5th! ❤️🤍💙

🎟️ ENTRY IS $10 PER PERSON
100% of your entry fee goes directly to the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department to help raise funds for new gear & equipment!

💵 Cash AND card will be accepted for entry — but CASH IS KING! 👑
If you’re able to bring cash, it helps keep things moving quickly at the gate!

We’ll officially kick off the event with a prayer and the National Anthem as we come together as a community to support your local fire department. 🇺🇸🙏

Your $10 admission includes:

✨ Bounce houses
✨ Obstacle course
✨ Petting zoo — 6PM–9PM
✨ Face painting — 6:30PM–9PM
✨ Balloon animals — 6:30PM–9PM
✨ Live music from the Michael Connelly Band — 6PM–9PM 🎶
✨ GLOW FOAM PARTY — 8PM–9PM 🫧✨
✨ And more!!

❤️🤍💙 OPTIONAL EXTRAS — NOT INCLUDED IN THE $10 ENTRY FEE:

🐴 Pony rides — $5 | 6PM–9PM
🎯 Dunk tank — 3 throws for $5
🍔 Food truck purchases — optional
🛍️ Vendor purchases — optional
🎁 Silent auction bidding — optional
👕 Event shirts — optional

You do not have to purchase food, shop vendors, bid in the silent auction, buy a shirt, ride a pony or participate in the dunk tank to enjoy the event. Those are simply extra options available throughout the evening!

📅 Saturday, September 5th
⏰ 4PM–9PM

Bring the whole family, come hungry, shop local, enjoy the music, stay for the foam party and help benefit your Celeste Volunteer Fire Department. 🚒❤️

SHARE SHARE SHARE and we’ll see y’all Saturday!! 🇺🇸🚒✨

We’re officially just under ONE WEEK away from our Red, White & Rescue Bash on September 5th! 🇺🇸🚒✨This event truly would...
08/29/2026

We’re officially just under ONE WEEK away from our Red, White & Rescue Bash on September 5th! 🇺🇸🚒✨

This event truly would not be possible without our incredible sponsors. Whether you donated financially, provided a service, supplied equipment, or simply stepped up to support our department and community — every single contribution has helped in a BIG way!

We are so grateful for each and every one of you for helping us bring this event to life and, most importantly, helping us raise funds to support your Celeste Volunteer Fire Department.❤️🤍💙

We seriously cannot wait to see everyone September 5th! It’s going to be such a fun night for our community! 🎶🚒🇺🇸

THANK YOU, SPONSORS!! We couldn’t do it without you!

🚨Michael Connelly Band🚨With us only being 2 WEEKS away, the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce tha...
08/23/2026

🚨Michael Connelly Band🚨

With us only being 2 WEEKS away, the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce that the MICHAEL CONNELLY BAND will be performing live from 6 PM - 9 PM Saturday, September 5th!

The Bash will be taking place from 4 PM - 9 PM Saturday, September 5th. The location of this event and performances will be the HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD PARKING LOT.
📍S First St & E Sweeney St

❤️🤍💙 Join us for an evening of:
🚒 Fire trucks & first responders
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food vendors
🛍 Local shopping vendors
🎟 Silent auction & raffles
🎉 Family-friendly fun for all ages
…and more exciting additions still to come!

A special thank you to the incredible sponsors and donors who have already committed to the event. Your generosity does not go unnoticed, and we truly couldn’t do this without you!

As a volunteer department, we rely heavily on the support of our community. Funds raised from this event will help provide equipment, training, and resources that allow us to continue to serve our neighbors safely and effectively.

We’re still looking for vendors!

If you’re a local business interested in being a vendor who would like to be part of the festivities, we’d love to hear from you. OPPORTUNITIES ARE CLOSING FAST so event details, shirts, signage, and promotional details can be finalized. Your support plays a huge role in making this event possible.

Please contact The Watering Hole directly or email mailto:[email protected] for sponsorship and vendor information.

📅 Saturday, September 5
🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Football Field Parking Lot - S First St & E Sweeney St

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting your friends and family. We look forward to seeing everyone on September 5th for an evening of fun, fellowship, and support for your Celeste Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒

BIG things are happening behind the scenes at Celeste Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒🔥We’ve been working hard, and we can’t...
08/21/2026

BIG things are happening behind the scenes at Celeste Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒🔥
We’ve been working hard, and we can’t wait to share some amazing updates with y’all. Stay tuned—you’re not going to want to miss what’s coming.
None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our community. We are truly grateful for everyone who continues to stand behind and support your local volunteer firefighters. ❤️🇺🇸

And a HUGE shoutout to Lawrence Hall Ford for offering the best prices in Texas and, most importantly, for supporting your Texas volunteer firefighters! Your generosity and commitment to our community mean more than you know.

Big things are coming! Stay tuned! 🚒💪

08/19/2026

Here’s a few water drops performed at the Wolf Creek Fire in the Northeast portion of Hunt County on August 18, 2026.

Texas A&M Forest Service
Commerce Fire-Rescue
Wolfe City Fire Rescue
Campbell Volunteer Fire Department
Greenville Fire-Rescue, TX
Cumby Volunteer Fire Department
Hunt County Emergency Corps

***Wolf Creek Fire***Around 3:30pm this afternoon, Station 23, Wolfe City Fire Rescue, Greenville Fire-Rescue, TX, and T...
08/19/2026

***Wolf Creek Fire***

Around 3:30pm this afternoon, Station 23, Wolfe City Fire Rescue, Greenville Fire-Rescue, TX, and Texas A&M Forest Service were dispatched to a grass fire in Commerce Fire-Rescue first due fire district. Commerce Fire arrived on scene to find approximately 20-30 acres on fire with high fuel and multiple structures threatened. As the fire progressed, it moved into dense vegetation and more resources were added… Campbell Volunteer Fire Department, Cumby Volunteer Fire Department, and Hunt County Emergency Corps. As a result of low humidity, ground fuel, and winds the fire grew very rapidly. The Texas Forest Service deployed 2 fire bulldozers that created a firebreak to prevent the fire from spreading further. In addition, an aerial firefighting helicopter was dispatched to assist with operations. This helicopter made several water drops in and around the fire. The forward progression was stopped around 2 hours into the incident and crews operated on scene for over 5 hours. A total of 50 acres burned. Great job by all Departments involved.

The Texas A&M Forest Service has deployed a task force to our area. Crews have been deployed to this area because of the extreme fire danger. Some of those resources operating today included… 2 fire bulldozers, multiple support and command personnel, an aerial firefighting helicopter, and 3 Type 6 brush trucks from MCESD #2 - Montgomery Fire Department, North Montgomery County Fire Department, and Spring Fire Department. We would like to give a big shoutout and thank you to all of these agencies and resources for there help today!

As a reminder, Hunt County is now under a BURN BAN! Please refrain from any and all outdoor burning!

🔥ONE SPARK IS ALL IT TAKES🔥

‼️BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR HUNT COUNTY‼️As of August 18, 2026 a burn ban is now in effect for all of Hunt County. Please r...
08/18/2026

‼️BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR HUNT COUNTY‼️

As of August 18, 2026 a burn ban is now in effect for all of Hunt County. Please refrain from all outdoor burning!

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102 South 2nd Street
Celeste, TX
75423

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(903) 568-4713

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