Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department - DOVFD

09/27/2026

If you work with greasy rags please watch this video regarding self combustion. Be safe out there!

09/22/2026

The Board of Directors and entire team of the DOVFD would like to sincerely thank Mayor Patrick Johnson and the Double Oak Town Council for approving an increased budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

We work diligently to control costs, seek additional funding, and make every dollar go as far as possible. At the same time, the costs associated with fire, rescue, and EMS services have increased significantly over the past five years.

We are proud that the Town of Double Oak and its leadership recognize the importance of the services we provide, place value on the work of our members, and have demonstrated that commitment through financial support—along with the many other forms of support we receive from our community.

We are grateful for the continued trust and partnership of the Town of Double Oak and look forward to continuing to serve our community.

09/15/2026

Today we sent Lt Craig Apfel and Medic Katie Corzo on deployment for a week. Their original post was Hillsboro to await assignment. En route, they were given orders to report to Meridian, TX to help with immediate evacuations and structure protection. The Hydra Fire jumped containment earlier today. Please keep our team members and the people of Meridian in mind.

09/13/2026

This morning we participated in our annual 9/11 stair climb in memory of those who perished 25 years ago. Never Forget.

09/11/2026

This Sunday September 13th at 7am (we want to beat the heat and be done in time for some folks to make late church service) we’re hosting our annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenge at the Marcus High School football stadium. This nationwide event is held annually to remember first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Every year we climb 110 floors worth of bleacher stairs (2,200 steps) in gear to remember and honor them. This is a good time for first responders and community members to walk together side by side. It’s a great workout, but more importantly it’s a great way to teach family members to never forget 9/11. Come on out and walk with us!

Please park on the south side of the stadium and come in the gates. Remember to bring water!

09/11/2026

Double Oak VFD’s own Captain Mike Bassano!

Double Oak firefighter reflects on 400 hours spent at Ground Zero after 9/11 September 11, 2026By Mary Beth GahanOn the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Bassano was on the 20th floor of 55 Water Street in Lower Manhattan. Just before 9 a.m., his boss pointed to the windows that faced west and said...

08/28/2026

The team is on the way home. Safe and sound.

We participated as part of a special Denton County Strike Team, self-formed, to assist when resources across DC or nearby were overwhelmed. That team has been on the Ross Fire for several days.

The team was thanked for our service by Ross Fire leadership specifically for today’s efforts. They said that without our help the fire would have jumped the road and gotten away.

We were glad to serve with fire departments from Little Elm, Coppell, Aubrey, Grapevine, Lake Cities, and Justin.

08/27/2026

This morning the DOVFD is sending two firefighters and a Type 6 brush truck to the Ross Fire north of Palo Pinto. As of last night it was 84,000 acres in size with 12% containment.

08/25/2026

Denton County has issued a Burn Ban.

Burning or use of a combustible material outdoors or knowingly and willingly allowing the use of a combustible material outdoors on private property or in any outdoor environment by any person is prohibited.

Full details can be found here…

https://www.dentoncounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12430/Denton-County-Issues-Burn-Ban

08/12/2026

A great infographic from the DC Fire Marshal’s Office.