Paradise Volunteer Fire Department

Just FYI - Have a wonderful Day!!

Today, we will apply Primer Oil on CR 3840, 3838 and Oates Rd. The oil will take 48 hours to dry. Signs will be posted, the speed limit during this time will be 5 mph.

We will proceed with the chip n seal process on these roads next week.

We will be testing the Emergency Warning Siren in town today at Noon. There is not an emergency IT IS ONLY A TEST!

**Traffic Intersection Updates:**

I wanted to update you on a couple of intersections that have been the sites of numerous vehicle accidents recently.

Following the May ESD 2 board meeting, I reached out to TxDOT and advocated for lighted "Stop" and "Stop Ahead" signs at the FM 920 and 199 intersection. That intersection had four major accidents in April alone. I am excited to report that the signs were installed right before the Memorial Day holiday. I appreciate TxDOT's quick response, and I will continue to advocate for a safety study to be conducted for more potential upgrades to the intersection.

The next update is at the FM 2123 and 51 intersection. We have been advocating and discussing this intersection for a long time, and I wanted to let you know that temporary caution traffic lights were hung this past week and should go live soon. Again, this is a temporary solution until the permanent turn lanes and traffic light are installed late next year.

As always, the biggest safety solution we can all make is to slow down and pay attention while driving. I will continue to advocate to TxDOT for safer roads and intersections in Wise County.

Wise County ESD No. 2 / Boonsville-Balsora Volunteer Fire Department
Cottondale VFD
Paradise Volunteer Fire Department
Wise County EMS
Texas Department of Transportation

Truly heroes!

1 injured in New Fairview fire - Wise County Messenger One elderly female was injured in a structure fire that broke out in the 300 block of Latham Lane in New Fairview Friday morning. At approximately 8:30 a.m., the fire started in the bedroom of a manufactured home. The female patient, who was disabled, was able to escape from the flames into the livi...

This addition to the rescue services and capabilities of Wise County EMS is amazing! This asset can be deployed county-wide at a moment's notice, reducing mutual aid response time by hours. Thank you Wise County!

UPDATE for Thursday, May 2, 2024: RESCUE BOAT READY TO RESPOND — Wise County EMS has a new, jet-propelled swift water boat available for water rescues. The 14-foot boat is stationed in Decatur and designed specifically for use by first responders, with a light-weight design that can be used in both lakes and rivers or flooded roadways. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-thursday-may-2-2024/

Mutual aid partnerships are vital for the protection of our community! Wise County EMS Bridgeport Fire Department Cottondale VFD

If your ticket was drawn tonight you will be contacted tomorrow with instructions on how to claim your prize! Thank you everyone who donated!

GOING TO DRAW AT 6:00 and WILL BE ON FACEBOOK LIVE!

Don’t forget to come eat with us Saturday…

🚒🚒 Join us for Pulled Pork sandwiches, beans, chips and drinks from 3:00 - 6:00 on Saturday April 13th @ Paradise Volunteer Fire Department. We will start our 🎟️ drawing at 5:30!!

🚒 Join us for Pulled Pork sandwiches, beans, chips and drinks from 3:00 - 6:00 on Saturday April 13th @ Paradise Volunteer Fire Department. We will start our 🎟️ drawing at 5:30!!

Wise County ESD 3 has their website up and running. More to come, check it out for news and updates relating to the ESD.

https://www.esd3wc.com/

Checking the status of the burn ban and logging a controlled burn is easier than ever. To check the status of the burn ban on any given day, just call 940-627-5870 and press Option 4. The recorded line will tell you if the burn ban is on or off that day.
To log a controlled burn, just visit the link below and provide the relevant info. Then, first responders will know what is going on and what material is being burned if they get dispatched out that way.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/066f8797da6b4deaa7df8ae1efb4b65b

TOMORROW!!! Hope to see you all there! Come have lunch with us and help us PUSH IN BRUSH 118!!!

THIS SUNDAY!!! HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!!!

WE HAVE RESCHEDULED OUR PUSH IN CEREMONY FOR BRUSH 118 - Please Join us on Sunday, March 3rd from 12:30- 2:00 @ Paradise Volunteer Fire Department to help us PUSH IN Brush 118. We will be serving Hot Dogs and Hamburgers until we push the truck in around 1:30-2:00.

CALLING ALL OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS BIG AND LITTLE!!! We will literally be pushing the truck into the station!!!

A little about a Push Ceremony…
Beginning in the 1800s, after returning from a call on horse-drawn equipment members would have to detach the horses and push the equipment into the bay at the fire station. Over time, with the invention and adoption of motorized apparatus, the need to manually move the equipment was gone.
However, the legacy of the push-in was secured.
Now, in honor of those early crews, many fire departments hold a push-in ceremony when taking delivery of a new apparatus, as a symbol of good fortune for the crews and equipment housed in the department, often inviting community members to join in the “push ceremony” to celebrate the exciting moment the community “officially” puts the apparatus in service. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!

The Fire Department will be TESTING the Emergency Sirens in the City Limits of Paradise on Saturday March 2nd @ Noon. THIS IS ONLY A TEST!! Pass along to your neighbors who may not have social media!

THIS SUNDAY!!! HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!!!

WE HAVE RESCHEDULED OUR PUSH IN CEREMONY FOR BRUSH 118 - Please Join us on Sunday, March 3rd from 12:30- 2:00 @ Paradise Volunteer Fire Department to help us PUSH IN Brush 118. We will be serving Hot Dogs and Hamburgers until we push the truck in around 1:30-2:00.

CALLING ALL OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS BIG AND LITTLE!!! We will literally be pushing the truck into the station!!!

A little about a Push Ceremony…
Beginning in the 1800s, after returning from a call on horse-drawn equipment members would have to detach the horses and push the equipment into the bay at the fire station. Over time, with the invention and adoption of motorized apparatus, the need to manually move the equipment was gone.
However, the legacy of the push-in was secured.
Now, in honor of those early crews, many fire departments hold a push-in ceremony when taking delivery of a new apparatus, as a symbol of good fortune for the crews and equipment housed in the department, often inviting community members to join in the “push ceremony” to celebrate the exciting moment the community “officially” puts the apparatus in service. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!

Remember…Our Push In Ceremony for Paradise Volunteer Fire Department’s new Fire Truck that was scheduled for tomorrow has been CANCELED and will be rescheduled just as soon as we get a new date selected. It’s just too cold to be outside and enjoy this new truck!
🚒🥶

This year we are having a large raffle at the spring fundraiser. See the below flyer for more information, ONLY 300 tickets available!

Merry Christmas from our F҉I҉R҉E҉ F҉A҉M҉I҉L҉Y҉ to yours!

In February of 2015 Paradise VFD applied for a large brush truck grant from the Texas Forest Service. 7.5 years later, In October of 2022, we were awarded the grant! We have spent the last 13 months designing and having this truck built. The grant from the Texas Forest Service paid for 90% of the truck, we only had to cover the other 10%. We are very thankful for this amazing grant! We will put this truck to great use serving the community we love!

We will have C҉H҉I҉L҉I҉( for donation) and all the fixins for frito pie at ⒸⒽⓇⒾⓈⓉⓜⒶⓈ ⒾⓃ ⓅⒶⓇⒶⒹⒾⓈⒺ. Stop by and see us while you’re shopping down Main Street!!! 🎅🏻🚒🎄

Paradise 4-H stopped by yesterday evening and brought us several cases of water and we ⓁⓄⓋⒺ them for it!!! Thank you for thinking of us…We appreciate you!!! 🍀♥️

Thank you to everyone for supporting this necessary step forward! We couldn't do what we do without the support of our community!

VOTING is open and the ESD (Emergency Services District) is so VERY important for our area as we are seeing so many incidence that are requiring response from our Paradise Volunteer Fire Department, Cottondale VFD and Salt Creek VFD. ***PLEASE GO VOTE FOR ESD 3***

**Response Times are Important
**Manned Fire Stations in the Future are Important
**Life Saving Equiptment is Important

Early voting is open and the ESD (Emergency Services District) is so super important for our area as we are seeing so many incidence that are requiring response from our Paradise Volunteer Fire Department, Cottondale VFD and Salt Creek VFD. ***PLEASE GO FOR FOR ESD 3***

**Response Times are Important
**Manned Fire Stations in the Future are Important
**Life Saving Equiptment is Important

Early voting has begun! Please show up to vote FOR the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District #3! The community desperately needs this, the Paradise VFD FULLY supports this measure!

Can’t wait to see everyone T̳H̳I̳S̳ S̳A̳T̳U̳R̳D̳A̳Y̳ October 28th for the 🚒Paradise Volunteer Fire Department 🚒Fish Fry from 3:00 - 7:00 and
🎃T҉R҉U҉N҉K҉ O҉R҉ T҉R҉E҉A҉T҉ 👻starting @ 5:00.