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At approximately 10 PM, Smith County ESD2’s Battalion 1, Captain 1, Noonday, Flint-Gresham, and Bullard Fire Departments were dispatched for a reported residence on fire. Upon arrival, Noonday Fire Engine 1 reported that the mobile home was fully involved in flames. 

Fortunately, all occupants were accounted for and outside the residence. Smith Co. Sheriff Deputies were on hand to help, and UT EMS staged nearby for any potential injuries. 

Due to the lack of fire hydrants in the immediate vicinity, firefighters relied on Engines and Tanker trucks to supply water to the scene. Despite this obstacle, the firefighters worked quickly and efficiently, resulting in a control time to be called at 10:35PM. 

The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office was present at the scene to investigate the incident, and the Coffee City Fire Department also responded to help. 

No injuries were reported, but the mobile home was deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown to Emergency Media, and no further information has been released. 

At 3:13PM on Friday, Noonday Fire, Flint-Gresham Fire, Dixie Fire, and UT EMS were dispatched to a home with a reported attic fire on County Road 194.

Noonday Engine 1 arrived first on scene, reporting heavy fire and smoke from the roof. It was undetermined how far the fire had spread through the attic until crews entered the home, fighting the fire from an attic access in the garage.

After a knockback of the blaze, it was found that the fire hadn’t spread across the attic, meaning it was centralized on the bravo side. Firefighters also attacked from the exterior before getting a ventilation crew to go on the roof. A control time was called at 3:48PM.

Firefighters rescued numerous pets from the home, safely putting them back into the hands of the homeowners. No injuries were reported at the scene. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Great work, gentlemen!

At 2:01 PM Wednesday, a volunteer with the Noonday Fire Department advised Smith County Dispatch that a mobile home at this location had a fire on the front porch spreading to the center. Moments later, Whitehouse Fire, City of Whitehouse Fire, Flint-Gresham Fire, Chapel Hill Fire, UT EMS, and the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office were responding to the scene. At this moment, it was still being determined whether the home was occupied.

Smith County ESD2 Chief 3 arrived first on scene, reporting a double-wide mobile home with heavy fire in the front, heavy smoke coming out of the backside and potential exposure, and a carport on the side of the house. Whitehouse Engine 1 and COW Fire (City of Whitehouse) Engine 102 arrived next, pulling multiple hose lines to the front and rear of the structure for a fast attack. Crews around the back of the structure forced entry, allowing them to attack from the home’s interior. Two tankers arriving from Chapel Hill Fire supplied water to the two engines already on scene.

Flint-Gresham Engine 1 was assigned to a primary search for victims. Moments later, Chief 3 learned that there was only a dog inside the residence and informed the Flint-Gresham firefighters, who were already searching. The pet was rescued and brought outside where the UT EMS crew on standby gave efforts to restore life. Unfortunately the pet did not make it. Firefighters worked hard battling the fire in every possible crook and cranny that the structure held, from the attic to the underside of the home.

The fire was under control at approximately 3:00 PM. The mobile home suffered extensive damage; no injuries were reported. According to the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office, the cause of the fire is believed to be a heat lamp that was on the front porch to keep pets warm.

Not all structure fire calls result in significant property damage; on this particular call, Smith County ESD2 Firefighters and Volunteers worked together to save a home from extensive damage.

At 10:07PM on Saturday, Jackson Heights Fire, Chapel Hill Fire, Winona Fire, and Red Springs Fire were dispatched to a reported structure fire on County Road 398 near the Jackson Ave intersection. Initial reports stated a fire was in a bedroom, with all occupants evacuating.

Jackson Heights Engine 1 arrived on scene, advising incoming units that there wasn’t any smoke visible from the street. Upon further investigation around the structure’s exterior, smoke was found coming from the backside of the house, indicating a possible attic fire. Second-arriving units were tasked with obtaining a water supply as firefighters went in the interior of the structure.

Once the power and utilities were secured, making for safer operation on the fireground, firefighters were able to work towards locating the source of the fire. Luckily, the fire had not extended into the attic and was contained to a single bedroom. A control time was called for the fire at 10:27PM. A Deputy from the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office was on scene for fire investigation, as well as UT EMS standing by for any needed medical assistance.

Great work, ladies and gentlemen!

At 7:55 AM on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, Red Springs Fire, Lindale Fire, and Dixie Fire were dispatched to the 12700BLK of FM 14 for a report of smoke and flames coming from a residence. Red Springs quickly advised smoke could be seen while en route.

Minutes later, Arp Command 1 arrived on scene, followed by Red Springs Fire, reporting smoke and flames were visible. Heavy fire was seen protruding from the front of the structure. Red Springs quickly began an offensive fire attack with immediate results, confining the fire to the front of the home.

At 8:06 AM, Jackon Heights Fire was requested for additional manpower and resources. Within the next 10 minutes, positive control of the fire was secured, and a secondary search was completed. 

Oncor and the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office were also notified to respond. 

All units were clear from the scene just after 9:30 AM. Firefighters did a fantastic job containing and extinguishing the fire while UT EMS was on standby in the case of any injury. All occupants were out of the home, and no injuries were reported.

Responding departments/agencies are as follows: Red Springs Fire, Lindale Fire, Dixie Fire, Arp Fire, Jackson Heights Fire, and UT EMS. Great work, ladies and gentlemen!

At 8:08 PM on Tuesday, November 29th, Dixie Fire, Noonday Fire, Flint Fire, and UT EMS were dispatched to a report of a house on fire with smoke and flames visible at the 9200BLK of E Lakeshore Dr just off HWY 31 W. It was originally reported that not all occupants were out of the house. It was soon reported that all occupants were out of the house, with the exception of the owner’s pets. 

Moments later, a nearby Smith County Fire Marshal reported seeing a large glow and black smoke from HWY 31 W and Greenbriar Rd. Seconds later, Noonday Engine 1 arrived on scene and advised there was a two-story brick residential structure with large flames visible. Smith County ESD2’s Battalion Chief 1 immediately requested Chandler Fire. Moments later, Noonday Engine 2 arrived, followed by Flint/Gresham Fire and Dixie Fire. Fire suppression was then started through the front door.

After the Battalion Chief’s assessment of the scene, Lindale Fire was dispatched to the scene for additional apparatus and manpower. Shortly thereafter, he asked dispatch to request any available unit in the area to respond to the scene for additional manpower. 

Crews quickly gained control of the blaze, attacking the fire from all angles. Progress was made on the interior of the house while other crews worked on extinguishing fire that had spread to the rear of the structure. 

For the next hour and a half, crews remained on scene, spraying hot spots to ensure no fire would reignite. All units were clear from the scene just before midnight. No injuries were reported. The pet’s condition is unknown at the time of this article. 

Whitehouse Fire was moved to cover Noonday, Dixie, and Flint/Gresham’s districts. Bullard Fire also covered Flint/Gresham and Whitehouse’s Districts. 

Responding agencies are as follows: Dixie Fire, Flint/Gresham Fire, Noonday Fire, Lindale Fire, Chandler Fire, Arp Fire, UT EMS, and the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office. Great work, ladies and gentlemen!