Orange County ESD 3

12/09/2025

We would like to thank the Texas Forestry Service for awarding us not only a grant for our new 2,000 gallon tanker that we take delivery of on December 17th and now also for the equipment grant of $25,000. It will help us get much needed equipment to make our fire fighters and community safer!

Texas A&M Forest Service has approved more than $17 million in funding for hundreds of volunteer fire departments statewide, including several in Southeast Texas, to help rural first responders purchase critical fire and rescue equipment.
https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/forest-service-awards-17m-to-texas-fire-departments/502-e2be9d90-3896-4406-a880-f1710a8e4f31?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_12NewsNow

12/09/2025

Orange County ESD3 with the help of Kilgore College will be hosting another fire academy for the volunteer fire fighters in the area. It will tentatively begins January 10th and runs through May. If you are interested please reach out to Chief Manshack at 409-554-9313. The academy is TFS 2604 Eligible for reimbursement and is made for volunteer fire fighters in our region who can’t attend a traditional fire academy. If you have interest please give Chief Manshack a call and he will answer your questions to the best of his ability.

11/09/2025

We are not currently under a burn ban, but we urge everyone to please do not burn, fires can quickly become out of control and can cause serious property damage.

10/30/2025

As of 10 AM the burn ban had been lifted.

10/28/2025

10/24/2025

We thank yall for letting us come show the kids the truck! We loved it as much as they did!

10/20/2025

On Sunday Emergency Services District #3 held a traditional “Push-In” of their new 2025 Sutphen Fire Truck. It’s something they’ve been patiently waiting to do since they ordered it three […]

10/15/2025

As we are currently under a Burn Ban in Orange County, it is crucial that every resident takes precautions to prevent wildfires.

Please see the graphic below for a list of things you should NOT do while the ban is active. Fire conditions are critical.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Orange County safe!

10/15/2025

ESD3 was among many departments in Orange County and the rest of the state that received this grant. There will be another new apparatus to serve our district soon. We have almost replaced all of our fleet in the last 10 years. This will replace our oldest truck, a 2002 3000 gallon tanker making. We would like to congratulate all the other departments in the area and also the forestry service for making this possible for our communities!

10/13/2025

10/11/2025

Orange County is not officially under a burn ban but please exercise extreme caution due to dry conditions. Fire Departments are being stretched thin with several fires around the county today.