Simpsonville Volunteer Fire Department

06/13/2026

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/

06/10/2026

05/23/2026

We are very saddened by the passing of Constable Thompson he was a loving man and was always available to our community to help however he could. He was an avid supporter of the Simpsonville VFD and will be truly missed by so many. We pray for the family and friends for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest Easy Sir

05/22/2026

So thankful to be able to train together and gain valuable experience and knowledge. We appreciate Bettie VFD coming over to so we can work together and become more efficient when responding to emergency calls together! Great Training Night and thank you to all the volunteers for their dedication to making our department better prepared to respond!

We wld like to thank Simpsonville VFD for inviting us to train with them again!! We worked on learning to draft from multiple different brush truck setups!! Everything went great, and whether is was just a refresher for some or brand new for others I think everyone learned something and we are all better off working together and learning each others equipment!!! Huge thank you to all the volunteers that continue to show up to learn and train!!!

05/09/2026

🚀 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚀

The wait is finally over! All the preparations are complete, the station is pristine, and Engine 215 is ready for her close-up.

We are officially inviting our entire community to join us this evening for a historic moment at Harmony VFD.

📅 TONIGHT: Saturday, May 9th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 1189 Jaguar Rd. Gilmer, TX

Come be a part of the Push-In Ceremony as we place Engine 215 into active service—a tradition that connects our future to the heritage of the fire service. 🤝🚒

While you're here:
🌭 Enjoy a Hot Dog & Cookies on us!
🏢 Tour the Station and see our new facilities.👨‍🚒 Meet the Team and your 2026 Officers.🏗️ Check out the New Parking Lot thanks to Skippy’s Construction!

This engine was built to protect you, and we want you to be the ones who help us push her into the bay for the very first time. Let’s make some history together! 🦅🛡️

04/10/2026

Big things in the works helping better protect our communities!!!

03/11/2026

Upshur County has LIFTED the Burn Ban effective 3-11-2026

02/28/2026

Upshur County Burn Ban Has Been Extended Till March 16th!!!

02/28/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic loss of one of the Tri-Lake VFD Firefighters. We stand with our brothers and sisters in this time of loss and pray for peace and comfort to the family.

02/24/2026

FYI Effective Immediately Upshur County Has Been Placed Under A Burn Ban Per County Judge!