Melrose Volunteer Fire Department: Who We Are

Fire truck celebrating 50 years of service in Melrose Fire Department.

1976 ➡ 2026. Same Mission. Same Heart. 50 Years of Melrose Fire Volunteers then. Volunteers now. Always ready for Nacogdoches County.

Firefighters rescue a person from a building.

Hands on Training (HOT)

Training day at Melrose VFD focused on emergency response! Our crew conducted live-fire drills on FM 226 this week. Dressed in full turnout gear with SCBA, we faced real flames in a controlled training structure. Additionally, rescue teams practiced house operations and victim extrication. This is how we stay prepared and emphasize fire safety education to protect you.

Nighttime scene with emergency vehicles and debris on a wet road.

Roadway Hazard Call

When storms hit East Texas, Melrose VFD responds swiftly as part of our emergency response efforts. This week’s call involved wet conditions, downed branches, and trees obstructing the roadway. Our firefighters managed traffic control and cleared debris to ensure community safety. These types of calls are routine for rural VFDs, which is why we emphasize fire safety education, drilling, and training year-round.

In the Know

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A Legacy of Service

Since 1976, our promise has been simple: to be there when our neighbors need us.

For nearly 50 years, Melrose VFD volunteers have answered the call day or night, rain or shine, providing essential emergency response services. We deliver fast emergency response, skilled fire suppression, and hands-on rescue services across Nacogdoches County. However, our commitment to safety doesn't end when the sirens stop.

We invest in fire safety education through community training sessions and school programs. Because the best emergency is the one that never happens.

Generations have served. New volunteers join every year. The trucks change, the gear improves, but the mission of Melrose VFD remains unchanged: to protect lives, protect homes, and safeguard the future of East Texas.