Southern Oaks Volunteer Fire Department, headquartered just north of FM 416 on Southern Oaks Drive, serves 114 square miles in northeast Freestone County and Southeast Navarro County in East Central Texas.

Providing Fire, Rescue and First Responder services to residents and visitors to our area.

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Notices:

Navarro county back under ban March 23rd

Updated 3-13-26

Freestone burn ban lifted. Please burn with care and take note of the weather before starting a burn. Avoid burning on windy days.

Events:

Annual Chili Supper

Nearly $20,000 raised!

THANK YOU to our amazing community!

  • Our Vehicles

    1 Engine

    2 Tankers

    1 Medical/Rescue Vehicle

    4 Grass/Brush Vehicles, including a 4x4 ATV foam dispersion unit.

  • Our Station

    An eight-bay facility houses all the SOVFD's vehicles, equipment and gear, and provides a kitchen, office and space for meetings and community activities.

  • Services

    Fire fighting, emergency medical care, participation in the county swift water team, traffic control, community education, weather advisories & tornado warnings, fire prevention activities and more.