The City of Clarksville Fire Rescue

06/13/2026

This is true for us also we need volunteers that want to make a difference in there community. If you want to volunteer stop by the fire station and application.

Fire departments are struggling to recruit volunteer firefighters. Here's what you need to know about the nationwide shortage https://www.investigatetv.com/2026/06/11/volunteer-firefighter-shortage-threatens-communities-nationwide/

06/12/2026

The Clarksville Firefighters invite you to tour the fire station on July 4th, where you can learn about our recent activities and see the newly remodeled firehouse and our latest trucks. Please join us for a hotdog sale and fundraiser hosted by the Volunteer Fire Department.

05/27/2026

A considerable donation from the Tiger Den Diner to VFD enabled us to complete the concrete work in front of the new addition to the fire station. We appreciate Gemack Woodberry for their outstanding work.

05/26/2026

EVENT: Special Weather Statement
ALERT:
At 339 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 13 miles northwest of Purley to near
Pittsburg, or extending from 16 miles southwest of Hagansport to near
Pittsburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. While these storms have
weakened in the last few minutes, a 54 mph wind gust was recorded on
the south side of Lake Fork Reservoir in Eastern Rains County with
these storms.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Winnsboro, Hagansport, Leesburg, Mount
Vernon, Daingerfield, Naples, Bogata, Omaha, Wilkerson, Cookville,
Purley, Newsome, Cason, Scroggins, Us 259 And I 30 Intersection,
Rocky Branch, Winfield and Talco.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
TARGET AREA: Red River; Franklin; Titus; Camp; Morris; Wood

05/24/2026

Sending our thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏

05/08/2026

We have had people asking what a ISO is. ISO rating (often called a Public Protection Classification or PPC) is a score from 1 to 10 assigned to fire departments by the Insurance Services Office to measure their ability to suppress fires. A Class 1 rating represents superior fire protection, while Class 10 indicates the department did not meet minimum standards. Insurance companies use these scores to help set premiums, with lower scores (1–4) generally leading to lower insurance costs.

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

City of Clarksville Fire Department
Office of the Fire Chief

Subject: ISO Classification Improvement Announcement

I am proud to announce that the City of Clarksville Fire Department has been officially reclassified by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) as a Class 4 fire department. This marks a significant improvement from our previous Class 6 rating and reflects the continued progress, professionalism, and commitment of our department.

Out of more than 1,500 fire departments across the State of Texas, Clarksville Fire Department is now one of only 405 departments to achieve this level of classification. This accomplishment places us among a select group of departments recognized for their capabilities in fire protection, training, equipment, and response.

This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and pride demonstrated daily by the men and women of the Clarksville Fire Department. Their commitment to excellence and service to our community is what drives this department forward.

I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Clarksville City Council for their continued support. Their investment in our department has been instrumental in helping us improve and grow.

Additionally, we recognize that this milestone would not have been possible without the assistance of state and federal grant funding, which has allowed us to enhance our equipment, training, and overall readiness.

This accomplishment is something our entire community can be proud of, and we remain committed to continuing to improve and provide the highest level of fire protection services possible.

Respectfully,

Chief Wesley Sargent
City of Clarksville Fire Department

04/29/2026

Keeping Red River County Ready 🚒

Part of our crew made the trip up to Red River County to perform preventative maintenance on Clarksville Fire Rescue’s fleet of commercial chassis fire apparatus. In one efficient visit, we knocked out Engine-1, Engine-2, and Rescue-1—getting their fleet dialed in and ready for the next call.

We truly appreciate the opportunity to serve your department and help keep your apparatus response-ready.

Our mobile PM service is built to minimize downtime and maximize readiness. By bringing our certified EVTs directly to you, we keep your trucks in service longer and your crews focused on what matters most—protecting your community.

Experience matters. Reliability matters. And we’re here to deliver both.