Rusk County Firefighters Association

09/30/2026

7:50 AM - A major crash has been confirmed at the US 84 / US 259 intersection in Mount Enterprise. The Texas DPS crash team is responding as well as multiple RCESD1 departments. Expect significant traffic delays and consider alternate travel routes.

09/19/2026

Update @1700 we are 75% contained and it’s 30 acres. Units are being released. TFS, TIFMAS and Mount Enterprise will be out here while TFS mops up.

Today at approximately 1300, Garrison VFD was dispatched to a 15 acre grass fire on highway 84. Further investigation found the fire is actually closer to the 3181 and 3182D area. Multiple departments are on scene including us with the Command Module, Rusk County ESD, Eastside VFD, Laneville VFD, Mount Enterprise VFD, TFS, TIFMAS and the East Texas Medical Task Force assigned to TIFMAS. TFS also has aircraft incoming to assist in firefighting efforts. If you live down this way please be cautious and if you have no reason to be down here please avoid this area to allow crews to work.

09/18/2026

Multiple Rusk County ESD 1 departments with support from Texas A&M Forest Service and TIFMAS crews and a Kilgore Fire/Rescue drone are working a roughly 20-25 acre fire off FM 850 and County Road 238. The fire is approximately 50% contained as of 5:00 PM. Fire reported at 3 PM.

09/17/2026

🐟 It’s almost that time of year, folks! 🐟

The annual Eastside VFD Fish Fry Fundraiser is right around the corner! We’re getting things ready for another great year of good food, good people, and a whole lot of fun.

Come out, grab a plate, support your local volunteer firefighters, and enjoy the day with us! We’ll have food, raffles, and plenty of chances to win some great prizes.

More details coming soon, so keep an eye on the page and mark your calendars!

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🚒🐟

Eastside VFD
Supporting our community, one call at a time.

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

“So today we walked to honor our brothers and sisters and to pay tribute to their memories and their legacy and to keep the tradition going,”

Rusk County first responders hold third annual 9/11 memorial walk

09/09/2026

The 9/11 Memorial Walk is coming up this Saturday, September 12!

We thank Dawn Taylor and Count Your Blessings Bookkeeping for their Bronze Sponsorship and participation in this years walk! Dawn was one of our top walk recruiters as well!

There is still time to register for the walk and receive a commemorative challenge coin!

911memorialwalk.com

09/09/2026

The 2026 9/11 Memorial Walk is coming up this Saturday, September 12, 2026!

The family of David Gatlin joins us as a Diamond Sponsor for this year's walk! David joined the Eastside Volunteer Fire Department following the events of September 11, 2001 as a way to give back to our local community, serving faithfully until his passing earlier this year. Our gratitude for his life of service, as well as the support for honoring the fallen of 9/11, will remain forever!

There is still time to sign up for the walk. Although the deadline has passed for a commemorative t-shirt, you can still sign up now or the day of the event.
www.911memorialwalk.com

09/08/2026

The 2026 9/11 Memorial Walk is coming up this Saturday, September 12, 2026!

Christus EMS joins us yet again as a participant and as a Diamond Sponsor for this year's walk! They are honored to join us in paying tribute to the 423 first responders who gave their lives in service on September 11, 2001.

There is still time to sign up for the walk. Although the deadline has passed for a commemorative t-shirt, you can still sign up now or the day of the event.
www.911memorialwalk.com