Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 6

06/08/2026

Station 2 enhancements are in progress.

05/25/2026

Ellis County ESD #6 is proud to welcome Michael Theobald as our next Fire Chief. Chief Theobald brings more than 24 years of fire service experience, strong command presence, and a servant leadership mindset centered on supporting firefighters and serving the community. Throughout his career, he has advanced through the ranks while also serving as a paramedic and continuing his education in emergency services.
We are excited for Chief Theobald to begin his new role on June 15th and look forward to the future of ESD #6 under his leadership.
Please join us for a Meet & Greet on May 31st from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Station 1. 1816 FM 66 Waxahachie.
Please come welcome Chief Theobald to the community. We hope to see you there!

05/12/2026

Were you aware that fire hoses require regular testing?

05/04/2026

How do firefighters swiftly breach doors during emergency situations? They practice! Thanks to all that came out Palmer VFD Bristol VFD Bardwell VFD Forreston Fire and Rescue Italy VFD

04/14/2026

Business is on the rise for the March call report, with 103 calls received from ESD 6 and 14 additional calls from Forreston VFD.

03/11/2026

Call reports from the March Board meeting: ESD 6 Station 1 and 2 received 87 calls for service in February 2026, while Forreston received 13, totaling 100 calls for ESD #6. We are just a call away!!

02/27/2026

As you may be aware, we are currently accepting applications for the ESD 6 Fire Chief position. The application is available at https://www.ecesd6.org/careers. It can also be found on TCFP website at https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/jobs-disclaimer. The district is poised for significant growth and assets; we appreciate your ongoing support.

Job opportunities for ECESD6

02/22/2026

When all components unite as a cohesive unit. Outstanding teamwork

02/18/2026

We appreciate your ongoing support. Today, we reached 800 followers. Please remember that our team is available 24/7/365.

02/05/2026

For your information, Ellis County ESD6 is governed by a five-member board appointed by the County Commissioners, each of whom is required to complete annual continuing education credits. The necessary training can be fulfilled through attendance at the SAFE-D annual conference, which this year saw President McCormack and Treasurer Walling representing our ESD in San Antonio.