Wise County Emergency Services District 3

Wise County Emergency Services District 3 The official Facebook account of Wise County Emergency Services District 3 serving Paradise, Cottondale and Salt Creek, Texas. Thank you!

Welcome to the official page of Wise County Emergency Services District 3 for Paradise, Cottondale and Salt Creek, Texas. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1. We welcome your comments to our social media content and expect that conversations there will be courteous. Please remember that you are fully responsible for the content of your comments. Wise County Emergency Services Distr

ict 3 does not discriminate against any views; however, we do reserve the right to hide comments that:

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In Short: Please be respectful of others. Do not abuse the privilege of participating in our public, family-friendly forums. Contact us if you have any questions about how we moderate our comments. (Adapted from the National Institute of Standards and Technology).

🚧AVOID THE AREA. This is a WORKING SCENE.
06/03/2026

🚧AVOID THE AREA. This is a WORKING SCENE.

Bridgeport Correctional Center is being evacuated due to reportedly dangerous carbon monoxide levels detected in the facility. According to emergency radio reports, carbon monoxide levels were measured in the range of 500-600 parts per million.

A large, multi-agency response is currently responding to the scene including all Bridgeport Police Department units, Bridgeport Fire Department, Paradise Fire Department and Wise County EMS.

Inmates started evacuating at 9:30 a.m. Avoid this area.

See updates here: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/bridgeport-prison-evacuated-after-carbon-monoxide-detected/

06/01/2026

🚨Response time improvement! Congrats to Wise County EMS & Rescue Station 5 on their first call!

⛈️ Stay weather aware.
05/28/2026

⛈️ Stay weather aware.

(5-28-26, 2:25 PM): A strong, non-severe storm is currently moving into Wise County, East, at approximately 15 MPH. Up to half-dollar sized hail and strong winds will be possible. Nothing severe at the moment. Lots of lightning and torrential rain will occur. A special weather statement is in effect for Runaway Bay, Lake Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Paradise, Cottondale, Boonsville, and Salt Creek until 2:45 PM. Enjoy the rain (again) 😎

Center for Emotional Wellness does so much for First Responders. Check out what they offer!
05/27/2026

Center for Emotional Wellness does so much for First Responders. Check out what they offer!

This month marks several major First Responder appreciation days, but at CEW, we believe supporting their mental and emotional well-being is a 365-day mission.

The jobs they do aren't just physically demanding. They take a heavy emotional toll. Carrying the weight of emergencies, trauma, and hypervigilance day after day isn't something they have to do alone.

It’s okay to need a safe space to process, unpack, and heal. We are here for you.

To all firefighters, EMS providers, and police officers: Thank you for your bravery.

In rural communities, "mutual aid" isn't just a policy, it’s a lifeline. When a major incident hits, neighboring departm...
05/26/2026

In rural communities, "mutual aid" isn't just a policy, it’s a lifeline. When a major incident hits, neighboring departments don't hesitate to drop everything and rush to help.
Station 18 was called to assist on a house fire with Bridgeport Fire Department.

⛈️ Stay weather aware!
05/24/2026

⛈️ Stay weather aware!

This warning has expired.

5.24.26 5:11pm

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

NWS has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for norther Wise County effective until 6pm.

Primary hazards are 60mph wind gust and quarter size hail.

Remain

05/18/2026

🚧AVOID THE AREA

05/18/2026
05/13/2026

Eyes to the sky! 🚁 Flight crews provide critical care and swift transport. Their skill and speed makes all the difference when seconds count. We’re incredibly grateful for our partners in the sky.

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