Lake Brownwood Bridge VFD

09/03/2026

Little information for all:

W US 67 just outside of Brownwood, towards Bangs, on the Northside of the highway there is a quarry. They throw lots of dust that doesn’t settle like smoke would.

The quarry sits between W 67 and CR 135/134.

SRM MATERIALS

This information post is not to deter you from calling in a fire but be more aware that there may not actually be a fire. There have been a few calls lately relating to this dust being called in as a grass fire.

08/22/2026

A look at a recent wildland fire response.

Our crews worked through rocky terrain with moderate-to-heavy fuels, which included grass, shrubs, and trees. Stopping the head and putting out hotspots along the way.

During the response, one of our brush trucks picked up a flat tire. The crew changed it in the field and got back to work.

Wildland fires can change quickly depending on terrain, fuel, wind, and access. Please be mindful of our current drought conditions and use extra caution with anything that could potentially start a fire. This particular fire was caused by a power line.

A big thank you to Lake Dam VFD, Bangs VFD, Brownwood FD, Early FD, Texas A&M Forest Service, Lake Brownwood Lake Patrol, Texas State Park Police, Lifeguard EMS, and Oncor Electric for assisting with this response. We appreciate everyone who worked together to get the job done safely.

05/22/2026

One of our own is fighting cancer! Let’s show her some support!!!

Come out and support Becca in her fight against Cancer on Friday at Lifeguard Station 1 and Air Evac from 10-2

03/15/2026

Great information!

🔥Stay Wildfire Aware this Week (March 15-20, 2026) 🔥

3/15: high drying of surface fuel is expected to occur going into Sunday for the Western third of the state that did not receive 1+ rainfall amounts over the past 7 days.

👉Moderate potential for large wildfires with high resistance to control are possible Sunday in the High Plains, Caprock, western Rolling Plains, and Southern Plains when dry surface fuel is exposed to very high to extreme fire danger due to a long duration and strong post-frontal environment.

👉Near to above normal fuel moisture and increased greenness of herbaceous fuel should result in low to moderate initial attack fire potential in the Cross Timbers, Eastern/Western Hill Country, Central Texas, North Texas and Northeast Texas.

3/16: Monday will feature a cooler, but very dry post-frontal environment. Elevated to critical fire weather over dry surface fuel in far South Texas and the lower Gulf Coast will support moderate potential for initial attack fires and at least low potential for a large fire with high resistance to control. East and Central Texas may support low initial attack fire potential with low resistance to control.

Stay aware, stay prepared, stay informed. Protect Texas, Prevent Wildfires.

For resources: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/

03/15/2026

Smelling and seeing lots of smoke? There are large fires in the Panhandle. Strong winds are blowing the smoke in from these fires.

You can check some fires here: https://tfswildfires.com/public/

03/11/2026

Great information from Texas A&M Forest Wildfire Education & Prevention - Texas A&M Forest Service!

🔥🌧️ Reminder: Wildfire Danger Can Return Quickly—Even After Rain! 🌲🔥

Rain can make things feel safer, but wildfire risk often bounces back fast. In Texas heat and wind, grasses and brush can dry out in just a short time, creating fuel for wildfires.

Stay wildfire aware even after rainfall:
🌿 Don’t rely on recent rain — vegetation dries quickly
🍂 Clear debris like leaves, branches, and dry grass off roofs and gutters
🏠 Maintain defensible space around your home
🔥 Be cautious with outdoor equipment
📺 Check local burn bans and fire restrictions
☎️ Report smoke or suspicious fire activity right away

Rain helps—but it doesn’t eliminate the risk. Staying prepared keeps Texas communities safer all year long.

02/14/2026

🔥 WHY PRESCRIBED BURNS ARE IMPORTANT 🔥

We understand that smoke from prescribed burns can be frustrating, and some have asked why this type of burning is allowed at all.

Here’s the reality:

A prescribed burn is carefully planned and conducted under specific weather conditions to minimize risk and manage smoke as much as possible. These burns are completed with trained personnel, a written burn plan, and safety measures in place.

If we don’t reduce dry grass, brush, and other fuel now under controlled conditions, that same fuel will burn later-but not on our terms.

A wildfire:
❌ Burns hotter
❌ Burns faster
❌ Is unpredictable
❌ Lasts longer
❌ Produces significantly more smoke over a much wider area

From a respiratory standpoint, uncontrolled wildfires create far greater and longer-lasting smoke impacts than short-duration prescribed burns.

In simple terms:
We can manage smoke now in a controlled way…
or experience heavier smoke later during a dangerous emergency.

Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have to protect lives, property, wildlife habitat, and our firefighters.

We appreciate your patience during these temporary inconveniences. The goal is long-term safety for our entire community.

📚 The informational graphics below (courtesy of Prescribed Burn Alliance, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and The Prairie Project) help explain the difference between controlled burns and prescribed burns and why they matter.

02/09/2026

🔥 Burn Ban Back in Effect 🔥

Due to current conditions, the burn ban has been reinstated. No outdoor burning is allowed at this time.

❌ Trash, brush, and open burning are not allowed

Dry conditions increase fire risk so let’s work together to keep everyone safe.

01/22/2026

With the cold weather thats headed our way, The Brownwood Fire Department would like to remind you, to NOT plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips!!
Plug them directly into the wall outlet!!!
Extension cords/ Power strips are not able to handle the high current flow that a space heater can put out and can overheat causing a fire.