The City of Mansfield Fire Department

01/23/2026

We cannot stress this enough!

❄️ WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESS ❄️

Please read and share. Ice storms can create dangerous conditions quickly in our area. Taking a few steps now can help protect your family and allow first responders to focus on emergencies.

🕒 BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS OUT)
✔️ Charge phones, power banks, tablets, and battery lanterns
✔️ Fill vehicle gas tanks
✔️ Keep some cash on hand (small bills)
✔️ Refill prescriptions and essential medications
✔️ Download movies, books, and maps for offline use
✔️ Choose one warm room in your home if power is lost
✔️ Know where your breaker box and water shut-off valve are
✔️ Turn fridge/freezer to colder settings to hold temps longer

🚰 WATER & PIPE PROTECTION
✔️ Drip faucets on exterior walls once temps drop below freezing
✔️ Open cabinets under sinks to allow warm air circulation
✔️ Disconnect outdoor hoses
✔️ Cover outdoor spigots
✔️ Know how to shut off your water quickly
✔️ Fill tubs or containers with water for flushing and basic needs

🍞 FOOD & KITCHEN PREP
✔️ Have 3–5 days of no-cook foods
✔️ Keep a manual can opener
✔️ Shelf-stable or powdered milk if needed
✔️ Freeze water bottles to help keep food cold
✔️ Cooler ready if temps allow moving food outside
✔️ Avoid overbuying perishables

🔥 HEAT & HOME SAFETY
✔️ Gather blankets, sleeping bags, and warm clothing
✔️ If using a fireplace, ensure chimney is clear
❗ Never run generators, grills, or propane heaters inside homes or garages
✔️ Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
✔️ One flashlight per person + extra batteries
✔️ Battery lanterns are safer than candles

🚗 VEHICLE & TRAVEL SAFETY
✔️ Avoid driving once freezing rain begins
✔️ Bridges and overpasses freeze first
✔️ Keep blanket, water, snacks, and charger in your vehicle
✔️ Replace old wiper blades and top off washer fluid
✔️ Park away from large tree limbs
✔️ Expect travel delays and possible road closures

⚡ POWER OUTAGE PREP
✔️ Unplug sensitive electronics
✔️ Keep a battery radio or weather app for updates
✔️ Use surge protectors
✔️ Know locations of warming centers in your area
✔️ Keep extension cords ready for outdoor generator use
✔️ Limit opening the refrigerator

🐾 PETS & ANIMALS
✔️ Bring pets indoors
✔️ Extra food and water on hand
✔️ Ensure outdoor animals have unfrozen water
✔️ Add straw or blankets to shelters
✔️ Keep leashes and carriers accessible

🏥 MEDICAL & SPECIAL NEEDS
✔️ Written list of medications and dosages
✔️ First-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds
✔️ Backup batteries for medical devices
✔️ Identify a place with power if relocation is needed

🏠 PROPERTY PROTECTION
✔️ Move vehicles away from trees and power lines
✔️ Secure outdoor furniture
✔️ Handle tree trimming before the storm
✔️ Take photos for insurance documentation

❄️ DURING THE STORM
🚫 Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary
⚠️ Treat all downed power lines as live
🔥 Use only approved indoor heating methods
📞 Check on elderly neighbors by phone if possible
📢 Report outages to utilities—not 911—unless it’s an emergency

✅ AFTER THE STORM
⚠️ Watch for refreezing ice overnight
✔️ Check pipes as temps rise
🚫 Discard food if above 40°F for more than 4 hours
⚡ Avoid DIY electrical repairs near downed lines
🙏 Be patient—ice damage can take days to repair

⚠️ A REALITY FOR SOUTHERN ICE STORMS
• ¼ inch of ice can cause scattered outages
• ½ inch of ice can shut down travel and power for days
• Ice is often more dangerous than snow in the Deep South

👉 Please check on elderly neighbors and those with special needs. Share this post to help others prepare.

08/27/2024

We want to say thank you, to the pecan plant here in the Big City of Mansfield for your donation to your fire department...
Yall make sure to stop by and see them they have a big assortment of items from candies to pickled everything.. they even have a pecan pellet for the pellet grill👍🏿 thank you again

01/15/2024

Please make sure to take your time on Polk St as well hwy 171 headed north from Mansfield, there is a more accumulation of ice on these roads again if you do have to get out Please take your time

10/31/2023

The babies and some adults 🤣came by today Happy Halloween 🎃

07/19/2023

Wanna say a big thank you to the Carter Federal bank team on a great donation of Water and Gatorade for these hot months for our firefighters ..thank you so much

02/03/2023

Wanna say thank you to ivey lumber here in Mansfield, for this grill and taking care of us these guys love it..yall make sure to go buy for all your needs they have a little of everything..thanks Ivey lumber

01/17/2023

Air bag and extrication class the morning, never stop learning..Happy Tuesday 🫡👍🏾

12/21/2022

Caught that old grinch trying to steal our truck..but we took care of him..Merry Christmas from all of us, we save Christmas🤣

11/22/2022

The Mansfield Fire department is honored to present to citizens of Mansfield their new engine. This has been a very much needed piece of the puzzle that will help us continue to protect the citizens more efficiently...Thank you Mayor Jones for making sure all of your department are able to due their job safely and efficiently

10/20/2022

To all the survivors and the ones that are still in the fight we just want to let you know that you are not alone❤️❤️

09/15/2022

Thank you Jeremy Evans for donating us some t-shirts for our Firefighters, we are very thankful and we appreciate you again for your contribution

08/02/2022

Thanks again for always helping with what you can...we appreciated...thank you again

We are happy to donate a desktop computer to the Mansfield Fire Department. They needed help re-establishing the fire station that was lost in a fire. We were happy to support Mansfield Fire Chief Brian Ross and team!