Longview Fire Department

Up, up, and away! 🎈 We had a fantastic time this morning at the Longview Mall for the Great Texas Balloon Race (GTBR) kickoff! A huge shoutout to our E6 crew and BC2 for attending, and getting to check out "Firedog"—the amazing special-shaped hot air balloon paying tribute to firefighters! 🐕🔥

Thank you to the Longview Mall for providing the display area, and to Origin Bank for providing delicious breakfast treats for the kids! 🍩📸 It was a beautiful morning of community, photos, and fun.

Community outreach starts early! Today, the crew of Longview Fire Engine 4 visited Primary Colors Preschool for a hands-on truck demonstration.

Investing time in our local youth not only teaches vital fire safety skills but also builds lasting trust within our community. Thank you to the staff and students at Primary Colors for a fantastic afternoon! 🚒🚒

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Battalion Chief Dusty Burks has earned his 'Certified Fire Executive' professional designation from the Texas Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Burks completed the 2-year program, which consisted of classroom time, panel interviews, a research paper, and a final presentation.

Congrats to Chief Burks, CFE.

Our crews stayed incredibly busy protecting the Longview community this past month! This does not include the fire and rescue calls our members made on deployments around the state. Thank you for your continued support, Longview! Stay safe out there.

Please join us in congratulating Peter Cooke, Brett Massolia, and Travis Vanhoose as our newest checked-off Firefighter Paramedics.

We're proud to have you serving the citizens of Longview. Thank you for your hard work during your FTO process.

Congrats to FF Luebbert. Great job representing LFD!!!

Congratulations to Patrick Luebbert of the Longview Fire Department, recipient of Longview Regional Medical Center’s 2026 Medic of the Year Award!

This honor recognizes Patrick’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to providing exceptional care to our community. We are proud to recognize his outstanding service and grateful for the partnership we share with the Longview Fire Department and all of our EMS partners who work tirelessly to care for patients across East Texas.

Join us in congratulating Patrick on this well-deserved recognition!

Weekend Apartment Fire – Chateau Pegues Apartments #25

Longview, TX — On May 30, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m., the Longview Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire at Chateau Pegues Apartments #25, located at 1600 Seventh Street in Longview.

Upon arrival, crews encountered a two-story apartment building with a large volume of black smoke coming from an apartment unit. The incident was declared a working fire, and evacuation of the building was initiated due to the conditions encountered.
Firefighters initiated fire attack, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul operations. The fire was quickly brought under control using on-scene resources.

Smoke alarms were present, functioning properly, and successfully alerted occupants to the fire. One person sustained injuries and was treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. One occupant was displaced as a result of the incident, and the American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance.

Following extinguishment, the Fire Marshal’s Office conducted an investigation. After scene documentation, witness interviews, and evaluation of burn patterns, investigators determined the area of origin to be the stovetop. The fire was determined to be accidental and caused by unattended cooking. Estimated property damage is approximately $75,000.

The Longview Fire Department responded with five fire engines, two ladder trucks, two ambulances, and four support vehicles.

The Longview Fire Department reminds residents to never leave cooking unattended and to ensure smoke alarms are installed, tested regularly, and maintained in working order.

Today, the Longview Fire Department pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation and communities.

Memorial Day is more than a holiday — it is a time to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy each day. We are forever grateful to the fallen heroes and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

As we gather with family and friends today, we ask everyone to take a moment to remember those who never made it home. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

🇺🇸 We Remember. We Honor. Never Forget. 🇺🇸