Rocky Creek Fire Department

04/12/2026

RCVFD INCIDENT ALERT

At 1:40 this afternoon, Rocky Creek and Burton units were dispatched to a possible grass fire in the 7500 blk of Eberhardt Rd.
Rocky Creek units arrived on scene to find 4 hay bales on fire from an apparent lightning strike.

Rocky Creek and Burton units worked along side the landowner to contain the fire. The Hay bales affected were unrolled and allowed to burn up.

Rocky Creek and Burton units returned to service after approximately 1.5 hrs of work.

04/02/2026

Passing information along.

⚠️ Public Notice: Emergency Notification System Test ⚠️

We will be conducting a test of the Emergency Notification System on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. for the citizens within Washington County.

This test is part of a statewide drill led by the Texas Division of Emergency Management to help confirm system functionality, prepare communities to receive emergency messages, and encourage individuals and families to consider making a plan for disasters before an actual emergency occurs.

During this time, you may receive alerts through various channels, including text messages, phone calls, and/or emails. You may be asked to confirm receipt of the message - confirmation helps ensure the system is working properly.

This is only a test - no action is required beyond any requested confirmation.

Thank you for your cooperation!

03/29/2026

Today is the day and it’s time. Easter egg extravaganza at Rocky Creek Fire . Bounce house for the kids, snow cones for the kids at heart, and an egg hunt. Come on out from 2-4 for fellowship.

03/28/2026

Petter Cottentail has inspected the apparatus, and advises they are clean and looking sharp. We all hope to see you Sunday afternoon for our yearly Easter activities.

03/28/2026

Well would you look at this. Peter Cottontail has been spotted getting ready for Sunday at the fire station.
Come on out and enjoy in the fun.

03/24/2026

Come out and join the fun! It’s just around the corner! Time for Peter cottontail to show up and bless the children with his presence. Meet your fellow neighbors and enjoy a great afternoon of fellowship.

03/21/2026

Fire Danger rating for Saturday 3/21 & Sunday 3/22.

USE CAUTION!

03/19/2026

While conditions today and tomorrow and forecasted to be in the moderate fire danger category, this weekend conditions will change.
With the return of a high pressure heat dome, lower relative humidity, and returning gusty winds, the fire danger will return to a HIGH category this weekend.
Even though Washington County is not currently in a burn ban, we ask that when conditions change, like this weekend you refrain from burning. Based off weather forecast we expect conditions to moderate next week, once again.

03/17/2026

We have been informed that the Shepard Mt Ranch will be conducting a prescribed burn this afternoon. They plan to burn 200-300 acres for wildlife management. Smoke will be visible in the area of 1948 and Longpoint rd.
Weather conditions today are conducive for proper burning.

03/16/2026

🔥Stay Wildfire Aware this Week (March 15-20, 2026) 🔥

3/16: Monday will feature a cooler, but very dry post-frontal environment. Elevated to critical fire weather over dry surface fuel.

Stay aware, stay prepared, stay informed. Protect Texas, Prevent Wildfires.

For resources: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/

03/15/2026

Please be advised that anytime a Red Flag Warning is in place, the same guidelines for burn bans are in place and enforceable during said time.
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM (Sun Mar 15) TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY (Mar 16) FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS...

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will be capable of spreading

03/12/2026