Barstow Volunteer Fire Department

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

A fire at the Spindletop oilfield, 1902. This was taken by well-known Port Arthur photographer Frank Trost, who had come to Port Arthur in 1895 from Kansas City, Missouri, where he had been involved in real estate. He opened a photography studio on Procter Street and turned his hobby into a successful business.

On January 10, 1901, history came calling on Frank Trost, when he was notified of the events at Spindletop, just south of Beaumont. With his unwieldy camera equipment in tow, he managed to take at least one photograph of the gushing oil before sundown. Photographic methods were still in their infancy, so the image was created with a glass negative that Trost manufactured in his studio. It was THE photo of Spindletop, not this one, which was taken a year later, but the one showing the oil gushing out of the top of the rig like a fountain. The photo appeared in countless newspapers all over the United States and in some foreign countries. It was in such demand that Trost made as many as 250 prints per day and sold them as quickly as they were printed.

I wonder how long this burned before it burned itself out.

05/11/2026

After Sunday's cold front, cooler conditions hang around Monday. Temperatures heat back up for the rest of the week!

05/10/2026

🌦️⛈️Another chance of shower/storm chances to end the second weekend of May this year, with a few strong storms possible. Southerly winds will shift to northerly behind a cold front Sunday, with continued warm temperatures ahead of the front.⛈️🌦️

05/10/2026

Happy mothers day too all the moms out there!

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there who always have our backs! Where would we be without you?

05/08/2026

Warmer conditions and low rain chances for some west of the Pecos River are ahead this Friday!

05/07/2026

Let’s keep the gratitude going for this !

Head to Sparky.org and download our “‘My Favorite Things About You’ You” bookmarks and share them with all of the amazing educators who inspire your kids every day.

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05/04/2026

FEMA R6 is coordinating with as they respond to tornado impacts that occurred last night. Ongoing weather impacts are possible all weekend. Please stay weather alert and follow instructions from local authorities.

05/04/2026

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of firefighters around the world. 🚒🔥

On International Firefighters’ Day, we remember those who have given their lives to protect others and express our deepest gratitude to those who continue to serve our communities with bravery and heart.Monahans Volunteer Fire Department Wickett Volunteer Fire Department Pyote Volunteer Fire Department Barstow Volunteer Fire Department Grandfalls Volunteer Fire Department

05/01/2026

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for southeastern New Mexico, western and central Permian Basin, and Trans Pecos late tonight into early Friday afternoon. Rainfall amounts of up to 1 to 2 inches will be possible.