Dyess FD

05/29/2026

Congratulations to A1C Fife and SSgt. Fallon on their promotions!!!!

05/28/2026

05/22/2026

This morning, our flag returned to full staff—not because we honor Firefighter Hunter Patterson any less, but because carrying the mission forward with strength, courage, and unwavering commitment is exactly how we honor him.

His legacy lives on in every call answered, every life served, and every firefighter who stands the watch from this day forward. We commend his spirit of service to the Thin Red Line—a brotherhood built on sacrifice, duty, and honor. Firefighters like Hunter Patterson remind us why it is such a privilege to wear this badge and serve beside one another.



Abilene Fire Department

05/15/2026

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the death of Abilene Firefighter - Hunter Patterson. FF Patterson and his friend Brett Underwood, were involved in an off-duty, fatal vehicle accident early this morning, Friday, May 15, 2026. Both men passed away.

This is a devastating loss for Hunter’s family and our department. Hunter was a respected and beloved member of the AFD for 11 years. Hunter leaves behind his wife and children, as well as numerous other family members and friends. The loss of both men has greatly impacted members of our department. We ask that our wonderful community keep both families in their thoughts and prayers, while also respecting their privacy at this difficult time.

05/15/2026

Today, the men and women of the Dyess Fire Department join together in mourning the loss of our brother from the Abilene Fire Department.

Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside his family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this incredibly difficult time. The fire service is a brotherhood built on sacrifice, service, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others, and a loss like this is felt deeply across every station and every shift.

We are profoundly grateful for the partnership we share with the Abilene Fire Department as a trusted mutual aid partner. Time and time again, their firefighters have stood shoulder to shoulder with us in service to our communities, answering the call without hesitation. His dedication and the bond shared between our departments will never be forgotten.

Please keep his family and all members of the Abilene Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.

From all of us at Dyess Fire Department — we stand with you, we mourn with you, and we honor the life and service of our fallen brother.


Abilene Fire Department

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the death of Abilene Firefighter - Hunter Patterson. FF Patterson and a friend were involved in an off-duty, fatal vehicle accident early this morning, Friday, May 15, 2026. Both men passed away.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who gave us our amazing firefighters, and all the moms who hold the fort down when our firefighters are serving away from their kiddos . We truly appreciate Y’all.