Santo Volunteer Fire & EMS

05/09/2026

05/01/2026

Santo Volunteer Fire & EMS and Palo Pinto County ESD1 had the privilege to es**rt the Santo Wildcats Varsity Baseall Team as they left for their playoff game. GO WILDCATS.

04/30/2026

Please Please Please follow these instructions. You put lives at risk when you don't and even greater risk when you stay at full speed and just move over onto the shoulder if at all. We have been seeing a lot of people not moving over and stopping later. Remember we aren't using our lights to get a pizza.. Someone needs help!

04/26/2026

With hotter temperatures arriving Your Firefighters and EMS staff are in need of bottled water. We place bottled water in all our apparatus, so the firefighters have easy access to it to remain hydrated. We also hand out water to victims of vehicle accidents, fires, etc. as we are on scene with them. We are currently accepting and greatly need donations of cases of water. Cases of water are needed much more over any other types of drinks including sports drinks, powdered additives and such. Please feel free to drop of any donation at Station 13 anytime. Thank You for supporting your local hero's.

Fun Fact did you know that the call volume for Station 13 is the highest in the county? Those volumes continue to rise, and your firefighters and EMS staff are responding regularly to an increase of 20% or more.

03/31/2026

**Update** the dog (Chief) has been found safe and well. Thank you everyone

This afternoon Santo Fire & EMS responded to the 17000 block of S US 281 near Nattyflat Rd for a single vehicle MVA. The occupant of the vehicle had a dog with him, the dog ran away from scene and is missing. The dog is a pit bull named Chief, he is light brown with a white mark on his chest and is friendly. If located place contact to the fire department so he can be reunited with his owner. 940-769-2891

01/25/2026

Great job by all first responders.

01/24/2026

When there’s ice on the road, staying put is the safest call. Stay home, stay warm, and stay safe. Texas will still be there when the ice melts. Drive like a Texan: kind, courteous, and safe.

01/23/2026

With the rain and the temperature beginning to drop, road conditions will begin to deteriorate.

If you do not need to he on the roads, please stay home.

If you must get out use extreme caution. Plan for a minimum of an extra hour to travel.

Make sure you have proper outerwear and layers of clothing. Pack blankets, water and snacks in case there is traffic or you have issues.

Santo Volunteer Fire & EMS has extra crews standing by during this time. Keep them and all first responders in the area in your prayers and thoughts for their safety during this weather event.

01/19/2026

Are you ready for a chance of bad weather?

Temperatures will begin to drop from 59 on Friday about 3pm to a low of 19 with a feel like of 14 at 6 am Sunday.

We are expecting a chance of rain beginning at noon on Friday 1/23/26 thru 6pm on Saturday 1/24/26. Possible total amount during the time period 1.25 inches with the heaviest rainfall predicted from midnight Saturday until noon Saturday.

The forecast is showing possibility 1 inch total of snowfall from 6 am til 6p, however ice and sleet is in the forecast from Midnight til 6 pm.

Now is the time to get ready so you dont have to worry about the weather and the roads. While it may only last 24 to 48 hours, have things ready so you can stay warm and safe during this time.

Make sure pipes are covered outside, pets and plants are brought indoors. If they must stay out they must have some heat.

Gather extra blankets and make sure propane tank and fire wood is stocked. Makes use you have backup water incase your pipes still freeze.

During this small cold period, reach out to your elderly neighbors and ensure they are able to stay warm during this quick storm.

If you do get out during the forecasted time of ice remember bridges and overpasses are the first to freeze.

Stay save while using Space heaters. Minimum 3 feet of clearance around a space heater and ensure the heater had a auto shut-off it is knocked over.

01/11/2026

Santo Fire & EMS will be holding a special called meeting on January 20th at 18:30 at our station 1 to discuss financing a new brush truck. Please see the notice attached.