City of Denton Fire Department

09/11/2026

343…. Never Forget

If you've ever pulled up behind one of our engines, you've probably noticed it: "Keep Back 343 Feet."

That number isn't random. On September 11, 2001, 343 firefighters walked into the World Trade Center and didn't walk back out. Every DFD engine carries that number so it's never just a distance — it's a reminder, every single call, every single day.

Twenty-five years later, we still carry it. Never forget.

09/11/2026

Live stream of our 9/11 memorial ceremony starting at 0800.

09/10/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT:

TRAFFIC UPDATE 9:12 p.m. | The road has reopened. We are sad to report the driver of the motorcycle was killed in the crash.

TRAFFIC ALERT 7:20 p.m. | Please be advised that all of Bonnie Brae Street from the service road to Louise Street is closed for the next several hours for a crash investigation involving a motor vehicle and a motorcycle. One person has been transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Please find an alternate route!

City of Denton Fire Department

09/08/2026

9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 8 a.m. at Central, 332 E Hickory.
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09/03/2026

Denton FD still has a crew at the Ross Fire….
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Miles from home, boots in the dust, and still holding the line.
When wildland fires threaten communities across Texas, our crews answer the call without hesitation. The heat is relentless, the hours are grueling, and exhaustion runs deep—yet spirits never waver. A quick moment in the shade to catch our breath, regroup, and then it is straight back to work protecting lives, homes, and land.
We are proud of the Lewisville firefighters and all the firefighters currently deployed across the state, giving everything they have on the front lines day in and day out.
Keep them in your thoughts as they continue the fight. Stay safe out there, Texas.


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09/02/2026

Outdoor warning siren test today at noon.
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09/01/2026

11:45 pm: E. University is reopened at N. Bell.
Eastbound has only one lane, but westbound fully open.
N. Bell is still closed from Woodland to University and University to Chapel due to digging that had to be done to stop the leak. Unknown how long Bell will be closed at this time.

GAS LEAK UPDATE: SEPT 1. at 10:15 P.M.
Atmos still having to dig through concrete and rock to get to lines. Gas is still not shut off. Roads are still closed in the area.

UPDATE: SEPT. 1 at 9 P.M.
Atmos is still working to shut down gas to this area. Digging taking place through concrete, asphalt, and rock, making this a long and more difficult situation. We will update again in a few hours.

UPDATE: SEPT. 1 at 4:15 P.M.
All lanes of E. University and N. Bell remain closed and will be for several more hours into the night. Atmos is on scene digging to locate the pipe to shut down the gas flow then begin repairs. There is no estimate on when the roads will open. There is still no threat to the public or evacuations needed.

UPDATE: SEPT. 1 at 2:30 P.M. There is a gas leak at E. University at N. Bell that has now shut down all of University and Bell traffic in all directions.

Eastbound University closed: Locust to Bell
Westbound University closed: Frame to Locust
N. Bell closed: Woodland to Chapel

There are no evacuations or threat to the public at this time. We do expect this to last into the evening. We will update when able.

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09/01/2026

GAS LEAK AND TRAFFIC ALERT:

UPDATE: SEPT. 1 at 2:30 P.M.
There is a gas leak at E. University at N. Bell that has now shut down all of University and Bell traffic in all directions.

-Eastbound University closed: Locust to Bell
-Westbound University closed: Frame to Locust
-N. Bell closed: Woodland to Chapel

There are no evacuations or threat to the public at this time. We do expect this to last into the evening. We will update when able. Follow updated post, here: https://bit.ly/46yPyal

UPDATE: SEPT 1. at 1:30 P.M. There’s a gas leak on E. University that has eastbound traffic shut down from Locust to N. Bell. There are no evacuations at this time. Atmos is enroute. Expect delays in this area!
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09/01/2026

9/11 Ceremony starting at 8 a.m. at Central.

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08/30/2026

For the past 3 weeks, Denton FD members have been supporting wildfire suppression efforts around the state, from Palo Pinto to Palestine, Beeville to Hamilton.

We currently have 3 members working the Ross Fire. Here are some of the pictures:

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