Brazos Volunteer Fire Dept.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/13/2026

🔥 May is Wildfire Awareness Month 🔥

Wildfires can happen anywhere—and preparation starts now.

✅ Clear dry brush and debris around your home
✅ Limb trees 6–10 ft and remove ladder fuels
✅ Know two evacuation routes
✅ Build an Emergency Go Kit
✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts
✅ Prevent human‑caused fires

Most wildfires are preventable. A few simple steps today can make a big difference tomorrow.

🔗Learn more: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/homeowners-prevention-and-preparedness/prevent-wildfires/

📷: 2024 Poster Contest Division 2 Winner Kyndall, featured in May of the 2025 Texas Smokey Bear Calendar.

05/10/2026

05/02/2026

Governor Greg Abbott amended the state's disaster declaration for severe weather to include Palo Pinto County following impacts from severe storms.

Texans are encouraged to report damage at damage.tdem.texas.gov

04/29/2026

Mineral Wells, TX need help with storm cleanup? Tree limb removal is being offered for free by Texan’s on Mission.

Start by scanning the QR code in the image.

Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the storms — we’re standing with you.

04/28/2026

Keep an eye on the weather it’s getting nasty near Mineral Wells right now.

5:30pm County Units enroute to assist MWFD. Building damage east of Mineral Wells. Please stay out of the area.

5:15pm UPDATE: MWISD Students on School Busses or activities are sheltering in place

4:58pm UPDATE: Tornado Warning issued

4:56pm UPDATE: Pea size hail
at PK Lake and Rotation North of Mineral Wells.

UPDATE: There is radar indicated rotation being observed in the storm which is now approaching Peadenville.

WEATHER WARNING: There is a severe weather system that is tracking towards Graford and it has a history of producing high winds and hail with a two inch diameter. Please keep your eye on the weather and be prepared to seek shelter.

04/26/2026

Carbon Monoxide Incident Response on U.S. Highway 281

Chief 2, Rescue 13, Engine 8, Medic 13 and Medic 22 responded to a reported carbon monoxide leak in the 14000 block of U.S. Highway 281.

Upon arrival, crews located three individuals experiencing possible carbon monoxide exposure. Palo Pinto County ESD No. 1 HazMat technicians evaluated the building and worked to identify and mitigate the source of the leak.

Two of the three patients were transported by ambulance to Palo Pinto General Hospital for further evaluation.

The structure was rendered safe and ventilated before crews cleared the scene. Business operations were closed for the remainder of the day.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can become dangerous quickly. Residents and businesses are encouraged to have working CO detectors and ensure fuel-burning appliances are properly maintained.

04/23/2026

Join us this Saturday, April 25 for our 5K!

Registration: 8:00–8:45 AM Race starts: 9:00 AM

Stick around after the run for a pancake breakfast from 9:30–11:30 AM at the new station 🥞

Bring your friends and family and come enjoy a great morning with us. We’d love to see you there!

ATTENTION ALL 🔥

Our FOURTH annual 5k run/walk is coming

When: Saturday April 25, 2026
Where: 201 E Rusk St

This year our race will be held starting at our new station. Please stick around after to check It out!

Check in & walk-up registration: 8:00 am - 8:45
5K Run @ 9:00 am
Fun Run @ 9:05 am

REGISTER NOW: click the link below and It will take you directly to our sign up page

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=143922&_gl=1*p4t5fh*_ga*NTkzMjcxOTM5LjE3NzI3MzE5Mzg.*_ga_QKEVS8BTWC*czE3NzI3MzE5MzckbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI3MzE5MzkkajU4JGwwJGgwkw

04/23/2026

We’re excited to have United Cooperative Services as a sponsor for our 5K! As a trusted utility provider in our community, they help keep things running every day and their support helps make events like this possible too. We’re grateful to have them involved!

04/23/2026

We’re so grateful for Kennedy’s Sausage Company for being a continued sponsor of our annual 5K! Be sure to stop by and shop with them. Great people and great products. Thank you, Kennedy’s, for always showing up for our community!