Mission: “Save lives and protect property by providing excellence and leadership in fire, rescue, emergency medical response, fire prevention and public

The department serves approximately 6,250 residents within Keene city limits, and under contract with Johnson County Emergency Services District, covers around 12,000 people across roughly 33 square miles.

Combination department of full-time career and volunteer firefighters. According to Texas FireConnect, there are about 12 paid, 2 part-time, and around 5–3 active volunteers—totaling

Crews work on a 48-on/96-off rotating schedule, while volunteers follow a modified shift plan. The Fire Chief oversees operations on weekdays.

Responds to over 1,800 calls per year from a single station.

Apparatus & Equipment
1 Frontline 2024 Engine with another in reserve status
1 3,000-gallon tanker
1 brush truck for wildland/bush fires
1 Frontline MICU with another in reserve status
3 staff/admin vehicles

Automatic aid agreement with Alvarado Fire Department for structure fires; in return, Alvarado does the same.

Mutual aid partnerships exist with Briaroaks, Cleburne, Joshua, Liberty Chapel VFDs, and CareFlite Ground ambulance, enhancing coverage throughout Johnson County.