Blue Ridge Fire Department, Blue Ridge TX

The Blue Ridge Fire Department was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service. This money will go towards new Personal Protective Equipment for our firefighters. Thank you for the opportunity to better protect our firefighters who serve the community.

1:36PM- Blue Ridge Fire Department along with several other fire departments are working a structure fire in the 12000 Block of CR 707 in Blue Ridge. Please stay clear of the area while firefighters work to contain the fire.

UPDATE: 2:13PM- The fire has been contained and crews are mopping up. We appreciate the assistance for our neighboring departments Farmersville Fire Department-Texas Melissa Fire Department Westminster Fire Department Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Celeste Volunteer Fire Department Trenton TX Fire Rescue

The Blue Ridge Fire Department will be doing storm siren testing today at 12pm.

DELAYED POST: At 17:08hrs the Blue Ridge FD was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident with possible ejection on FM 1377. BRFD arrived on scene to find one truck off the roadway resting on its side with major damage. The driver was ejected approximately 20ft from the vehicle. AMR Medic 196 and BRFD started patient treatment. The roadway was shut down and BRFD set up a landing zone for PHI Med 2 (air medical transport). The patient was transported to a Trauma Center. The roadway was opened back up, and the incident was cleared at 19:00.

Just FYI, it is illegal to shoot fireworks inside the city limits of Blue Ridge. We know yall are going to shoot them off anyways. So do us a favor and don’t burn yourself, don’t burn someone else, don’t burn your house down, and don’t burn anyone else’s house down! 🔥

Lastly, PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!
Stay safe and Happy New Year!

We have received a lot of rain overnight, and more is on the way. Blue Ridge is currently under a Flash Flood watch until 3pm. Be aware of possible flooding in low lying areas. Do not attempt to drive through high water. Stay safe!