🔥 First Training of the Year 🔥 We kicked off the year by getting back to the basics—because fundamentals save lives. Today’s training focused on properly donning firefighter gear under 1:30, understanding the importance of readiness, and recognizing the weight we carry on every call. Full turnout gear and SCBA can weigh 45–75 lbs, and being able to gear up quickly and correctly is critical when seconds matter. Building endurance is key to success on the fireground. Cardiovascular fitness, stre

Today, we gathered at the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department to honor, remember, and reflect on the life and legacy of Corporal Christine “Chris” Peters. We are deeply grateful to our current officers, our retired members, and our local law-enforcement partners who stood with us—sharing stories, memories, and moments that reminded us who Chris was beyond the badge. Her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to service left a lasting impact on this department and on the Greenbelt comm

(2:40 pm) Bradley Vaughn KWTX was live as firefighters battled a brush fire near Lorena, Texas, in the vicinity of Foxtrot Road and Iron Bridge Road. Firefighters said the fire burned through two to three acres and a few round bales of hay caught fire. A goose-neck trailer sustained some damage, but the fire is now under control. The Lorena Fire Department, Robinson Volunteer Fire Department and @Bruceville-Eddy fire department all responded to the scene. | KWTX News 10