Firefighters receive their badges
Published Saturday, May 12, 2018
By Richard Greene
As the deadline approached for the Decatur Fire Academy, Ashlee Schmitz wrestled with the decision to apply or not.
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Ahead of the blaze: Decatur, Boyd practice fighting grass fires
Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018
By Racey Burden
Decatur and Boyd firefighters teamed up Saturday to learn how to combat grass fires.
Fire Weather Watch issued for Tuesday, Wednesday
Published Monday, January 29, 2018
By Richard Greene
After a busy weekend battling grass fires, Wise County firefighters could potentially face another pair of challenging days. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the county from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Rust earns Firefighter of the Year
Published Wednesday, January 24, 2018
By Messenger Staff
Decatur honored its top firefighters Saturday at an annual awards banquet at the Decatur Conference Center.
Smiles for Santa
Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017
By Joe Duty
Santa Claus cradles Emery Sereika for a memorable "first Christmas" moment Saturday during Breakfast with Santa at Decatur Fire Hall.
Santa visits neighborhoods
Published Saturday, December 9, 2017
By Messenger Staff
Santa's back, and he's ready to make his annual tour through the streets of Decatur with the help of his good friends at the Decatur Fire Department.
Holiday road: Residents look forward to Santa’s annual tour
Published Saturday, December 17, 2016
By David Talley
What does Santa do in the days leading up to Christmas? In Decatur, he makes house calls.
Serving Up Holiday Spirit
Published Wednesday, December 14, 2016
By Joe Duty
Sisters Sophie and Bindi Davis react to a meeting with Santa Saturday at the Decatur Fire Station.
Santa’s comin’ to town
Published Saturday, December 10, 2016
By Messenger Staff
A much-anticipated holiday tradition kicks off Sunday as Santa begins his tour through the city escorted by the Decatur Fire Department.
Mercer named Firefighter of the Year
Published Wednesday, November 23, 2016
By Messenger Staff
Chris Mercer was honored as Firefighter of the Year at the annual Decatur Fire Department Honors Banquet last week at the Decatur Civic Center.
Pilot brings fireman home, honored
Published Wednesday, January 13, 2016
By Roy J. Eaton
When an off-duty Decatur firefighter was injured in an accident in San Antonio, wheels back home were set in motion to bring him back to Wise County quickly.
Santa hits the streets
Published Saturday, December 12, 2015
By Messenger Staff
A much-anticipated holiday tradition kicks off Sunday as Santa begins his tour through the city escorted by the Decatur Fire Department.
Firefighters honored at annual banquet
Published Wednesday, January 14, 2015
By Messenger Staff
Andy Wood was named Decatur Firefighter of the Year Saturday at the department's annual honors banquet.
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