Big Spring Fire Department

08/12/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FROM BIG SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT! 🚑

Effective October 1, 2026, the Big Spring Fire Department will officially take back responsibility for EMS operations serving the City of Big Spring and Howard County.

EMS services were contracted to Allegiance EMS in 2023, and we are excited to announce that our department will once again be providing these vital services directly to the citizens and visitors of our community.

This transition represents an exciting new chapter for the Big Spring Fire Department, and our members are committed to providing the highest level of emergency medical care to those who need it most.

We are proud to serve the people of Big Spring and Howard County, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with our community, healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, and emergency response partners.

To the citizens we serve: Thank you for your continued trust and support. We are honored to answer the call when you need us most.
🚒 🚑 Serving with a Commitment to Excellence

08/06/2026

Big Spring Fire is proud to recognized FF B. Schmidt for obtaining his Paramedic certification! FF Schmidt proudly serves on C shift at Station 4. We are proud of him and thankful for his dedication and commitment to serving the citizens of Big Spring and Howard County!

08/06/2026

Well done Captain Burrow! We’re proud of you!

07/17/2026

A great big THANK YOU to Tate’s Place for providing lunch for B Shift today! We are grateful for your kind generosity!!

07/08/2026

Huge thank you to Chick-fil-A Big Spring TX for bringing lunch to Station 1 crew and Admin! We are so thankful for the thoughtful gesture!

06/29/2026

Big Thanks to Baptist Temple Church for the Cookies! We are always grateful for the thoughtful gestures!

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE – NON-EMERGENCY PHONE OUTAGE 🚨

The BSPD is currently experiencing an outage affecting our non-emergency phone lines due to a service interruption with Webex. Technicians are aware of the issue and are actively working to restore service.

Verizon phones remain operational. If you need to contact City staff, please use one of the following temporary numbers:

📞 (432) 466-3883
📞 (432) 466-4225

We will provide an update as soon as the normal non-emergency phone lines have been restored.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this issue is being resolved.

Please continue to use 911 for emergencies only.

06/19/2026

🚧 BIRDWELL LANE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🚧

Construction continues on Birdwell Lane between FM 700 and East 11th Place.

⚠️ The east side lanes of Birdwell Lane are fully closed, with two-way traffic operating on the west side lanes only.

⚠️ The following streets cannot be accessed from Birdwell Lane during this phase of construction:
• Morrison Drive
• Alabama Street
• Monticello Street
• North Monticello Street
• East 11th Place

Please plan alternate routes, expect delays, and use caution when traveling through the area.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Date: June 19, 2026
From: Shane Bowles, Public Works Director

Traffic Advisory – Birdwell Lane Reconstruction Project

The City of Big Spring would like to remind motorists that construction is ongoing on Birdwell Lane between FM 700 and East 11th Place as part of the Birdwell Lane Reconstruction Project.

During this phase of construction, the east side lanes of Birdwell Lane are completely closed to traffic. Traffic has been reduced to two-way travel using the west-side lanes. Motorists should expect delays and exercise caution when traveling through the construction zone.

In addition, the following streets are currently closed to access from Birdwell Lane:

• Morrison Drive
• Alabama Street
• Monticello Street
• North Monticello Street
• East 11th Place

Motorists will not be able to turn onto or access these roadways directly from Birdwell Lane during construction. Drivers traveling to homes, businesses, and neighborhoods in the area should plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time.

The project is expected to continue for an extended period, and traffic patterns may change as construction progresses. Additional updates will be provided as new phases of the project begin.

The City of Big Spring appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents, businesses, and visitors as these improvements are completed. These upgrades are designed to improve roadway conditions, safety, and long-term infrastructure reliability for the community.

Please obey all posted traffic control devices, reduce speeds in construction zones, and remain alert for construction workers and equipment.

We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience. For questions or additional information, please contact the Public Works office at 432-264-2501.