County officials voted to remove the Burn Ban on Sept 8th and burning is now permitted. Fire officials indicate the fuel load is still high so be very careful if you decide to burn. 

PALO PINTO COUNTY, Texas (Sept. 7, 2025) – Palo Pinto County Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD1) has reached a major milestone with the completion of its first full year of structured call data tracking and operational analytics. From August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025, ESD1 recorded 916 total calls for service across its […]

Leadership Exploring New Location for Future Fire Station

Gordon, Texas — A train derailment that sent more than 30 rail cars off the tracks west of Gordon last week led to days of coordinated emergency response, specialized propane flaring operations, and environmental monitoring — but ultimately concluded without injuries, property damage, or danger to the surrounding community. Derailment and Initial Response At about […]

Palo Pinto County ESD-1 is proud to announce the addition of two new enginesto better serve the growing needs of our community. These engines will be stationed at Station 16 in Graford and Station 17 in PK East. The apparatus were acquired through a combination of ESD funds and generous local donations, reflecting our shared commitment to public safety and community support. As […]