Big Spring Fire Department

10/15/2026

A big THANK YOU to Complex Community Federal CU for stopping by today and bringing us popcorn baskets! We are so thankful for your supporting!!

10/15/2026

🚒🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN ACTION! 🔥🚒

Who says fire prevention can’t be fun? 👨‍🚒

FF M. McCloy and FF G. Jeffrey of Station 3, A Shift, brought the excitement to Washington Elementary during a recent fire prevention event, competing in a friendly bunker gear drill! 🧑‍🚒🏁

Events like these give students an up-close look at what it takes to be a firefighter while helping us teach the importance of fire safety and building positive relationships with the next generation.

We’re proud of our firefighters for taking the time to connect with our community and make fire prevention education engaging, memorable, and fun!

A big thank-you to Washington Elementary for welcoming Big Spring Fire Department!

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10/13/2026

⚠️🌧️ WEATHER ALERT — BIG SPRING & HOWARD COUNTY ⛈️⚠️

The Big Spring Fire Department urges everyone in Big Spring and Howard County to STAY WEATHER AWARE as an active weather pattern brings an increased potential for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flash flooding this week.

🌧️ WHAT TO EXPECT

TUESDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with isolated strong to severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail. The flash-flood risk increases this evening.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: The potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding will continue, with the greatest concern during the evening hours. Repeated rounds of thunderstorms could cause water to accumulate quickly, especially in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

🚧 Never drive through flooded roadways.
🚧 Avoid low-water crossings and flood-prone areas.
⛈️ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
📱 Monitor official National Weather Service updates.
🚒 Be prepared to change travel plans as conditions develop.

🚨 TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! 🚨

It only takes a small amount of moving water to create a dangerous situation. Never attempt to cross a flooded roadway, even if the water appears shallow.

The Big Spring Fire Department will continue to monitor weather conditions and encourages everyone to take these potential hazards seriously.

Please share this alert with family, friends, and neighbors to help keep our community safe.

Big Spring Fire Department
Serving with a Commitment to Excellence

10/07/2026

This Fire Prevention Week, the Big Spring Fire Department reminds our community that fire safety starts with prevention, preparation, and knowing what to do before an emergency happens. Fire can spread quickly, but being prepared can save lives. Take a few minutes this week to talk with your family about fire safety and make sure everyone knows what to do.

BE ALERT. BE PREPARED. STAY SAFE.

🚒 Big Spring Fire Department 🚑
Serving with a Commitment to Excellence.

10/01/2026

🚑 BIG SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT RESUMES EMS OPERATIONS

Today marks an exciting milestone for the Big Spring Fire Department and the communities we serve as Big Spring Fire officially resumes responsibility for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations serving Big Spring and Howard County.

Our personnel are excited to once again take on this important responsibility and provide emergency medical care to the citizens of Big Spring and Howard County.

This transition represents a renewed commitment to providing dependable, professional, and compassionate emergency services to our community. Our team has worked diligently to prepare for this day, and we are proud to bring EMS operations back under the Big Spring Fire Department.

Big Spring Fire Department Chief Jay Holt and the entire BSFD team are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community in this expanded capacity.

We look forward to continuing to build upon the trust our citizens place in us every day and to providing the highest level of emergency response and patient care possible.

🚒 Big Spring Fire Department
Serving with a Commitment to Excellence.

We are honored to serve Big Spring and Howard County—and we are ready to answer the call.

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

The Big Spring Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of a new Oshkosh Striker 4500 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle, significantly expanding the department’s specialized emergency response capabilities and providing dedicated ARFF protection for the Big Spring Airpark.

The Oshkosh Striker 4500 is purpose-built for aircraft emergencies and provides firefighters with specialized capabilities to respond to aircraft incidents, fuel fires and other emergencies associated with airport operations. The apparatus provides high-volume firefighting capability, a dedicated foam system and specialized ARFF equipment designed to rapidly deliver fire suppression agents where they are needed.

The addition of the Striker 4500 represents an important investment in the safety and future of the Big Spring Airpark. Dedicated ARFF protection strengthens the Airpark’s ability to support existing aviation operations while also providing an important asset in efforts to attract new industrial, aviation and commercial companies to Big Spring.

“Big Spring Fire Department is proud to expand our services and provide Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting protection to the Big Spring Airpark,” said Big Spring Fire Chief Jay Holt. “This apparatus gives our department specialized equipment and capabilities to better protect the airport, the businesses that operate there, and our community. It also represents an investment in the future of the Airpark and Big Spring.”

“Projects like this don’t happen without cooperation and a shared vision for the future,” Chief Holt said. “We want to specifically thank Airpark Director Mike Feeley, our City Council and City staff for recognizing the importance of this capability and working to make it a reality. Their commitment to the Airpark, public safety and the future of Big Spring is greatly appreciated.”

The Striker 4500 is more than an additional fire apparatus. It represents an investment in aviation safety, economic development, public safety and the continued growth of the Big Spring Airpark.

As Big Spring continues to pursue new opportunities for industrial and aviation development, the Big Spring Fire Department is proud to provide the emergency-response infrastructure necessary to support that growth.

The Big Spring Fire Department looks forward to putting this new resource to work and continuing to serve the citizens, businesses, visitors and aviation community of Big Spring.

09/24/2026

Always a pleasure training with Air Evac Lifeteam 54!

09/18/2026

Your Big Spring firefighters had a great time at the Howard County Fair showing off some of the equipment we use every day to protect and serve our community—and, most importantly, educating the kids about what we do!

From climbing aboard the fire trucks to learning about our tools, protective gear, and how firefighters respond to emergencies, it was a great opportunity to help our youngest community members become more familiar with the people and equipment they may see during an emergency.

We believe education builds confidence. Helping kids understand that firefighters are there to help them can make a big difference when seconds count.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit, ask questions, and check out the trucks! 🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Big Spring Fire Department — Serving with a Commitment to Excellence.

09/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating D. Gilbert on his promotion to Apparatus Engineer with the Big Spring Fire Department!

Engineer Gilbert will be serving with C Shift at Station 5, taking on the important responsibility of operating and positioning the apparatus while supporting his crew and serving the citizens of Big Spring.

As part of this promotion, Gilbert received his black helmet, a symbol of his new responsibilities and the trust placed in him as an Apparatus Engineer.

We’re proud of you, Engineer Gilbert! Congratulations on this well-deserved promotion and the next step in your career with BSFD! 👨‍🚒🔥

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