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Added Safety Precautions at Fire Stations

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the health and safety of the citizens of Longview and employees of the Longview Fire Department, effective immediately, no patrons will be allowed on the premises of Central Fire Station or any of the sub...

Longview and Gregg County Issue Mandatory Shelter-in-Place Orders

The City of Longview and Gregg County have issued mandatory orders for residents to Shelter-in-Place for the next two weeks, beginning Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 p.m., and lasting through Thursday, April 9 at 11:59 p.m., due to the threat of the Coronavi...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Longview and Gregg County Issue Mandatory Shelter-in-Place Orders - March 25, 2020

The City of Longview and Gregg County have issued mandatory orders for residents to Shelter-in-Place for the next two weeks, beginning Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 p.m., and ...

Weekend Structure Fires

On Saturday, March 22, the Longview Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires within the city limits.  The first fire was dispatched at 5:15 a.m. and was located at 120 Avenue D.  Fire Department crews arrived and found f...

Residential Structure Fire

On March 20, 2020 at approximately 1130am the Longview Fire Department responded to 3201 Martin Luther King Boulevard for a reported residential structure fire.  Crews arrived and found a passenger van fully involved with fire and the fire had sp...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Helpful Information and Links

The City of Longview is closely monitoring the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is dedicated to keeping its residents informed during this quickly-evolving season.  In addition to notifications sent out as news releases, the City is maintaini...

Judson Road Closure between Hoyt Drive and Pegues Place

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, Judson Road (SH 502) will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction between Hoyt Drive and Pegues Place.  Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route.  The closures are expected to...

Smoke Detectors Save Lives

Smoke detectors can play a key role in keeping you safe in a fire emergency.

Make sure smoke detectors are installed throughout your house and are properly working.

Remember, its a good rule of thumb to test your smoke detectors twice a year during the time...

Are You Prepared?

Check out the Longview Fire Department’s Emergency Checklist and Emergency Supply Kit recommendations so you and you are family are ready for whatever life brings your way.

Basic Preparedness Tips

• Discuss with your family and friends how to respon...

Register for a STOP the BLEED Training

STOP the BLEED is national campaign led by the federal government to better prepare the public to save lives. Victims can quickly die from uncontrolled bleeding, within 5 to 10 minutes, so the campaign raises awareness of basic actions to stop life threat...