Bruceville-Eddy Vol. Fire & Rescue

05/29/2026

We appreciate the Bruceville-Eddy Police Department inviting us to join in on training tonight. We now have two of our members who are certified instructors on the use of TheWrap restraining device.

05/23/2026

This morning your was able to conduct training at an acquired structure along side Lorena Fire Department and Moody Volunteer Fire Department. We don't get many opportunities to train in a real house when there is not an actual emergency there. Training focused on fire attack, searching for victims and patient care for the victim. Very greatful for everyone who put aside a few hours on a holiday weekend to continue to improve their skills to serve the community.

04/17/2026

NEVER FORGET 4-17-13: We pause today in remembrance of 15 brilliant lives lost thirteen years ago today in the West, Texas plant explosion.

Morris Bridges Jr., 41, a fire sprinkler technician for Action Fire Pro in Waxahachie and a member of West Volunteer Fire Department.

Perry Calvin, 37, a student at Hill College Fire Academy and a member of Mertens and Navarro Mills volunteer fire departments.

Jerry Chapman, 26, a member of Abbott Volunteer Fire Department and in training to become an emergency medical technician.

Cody Dragoo, 50, a foreman at West Fertilizer Co. and a member of West Volunteer Fire Department.

Kenneth “Luckey” Harris Jr., 52, a Dallas Fire-Rescue captain and owner of Harris Home Inspections and Construction.

Adolph Lander, 96, a resident of West Rest Haven Nursing Home who died the day after the explosion. His death is attributed to trauma from the blast.

Jimmy Matus, 52, owner of Westex Welding. West Honorary Firefighter.

Judith Monroe, 65, a native of Sinton, Texas, moved to West in 2001. She was in the apartment complex adjacent to the West Fertilizer Co. plant when it exploded.

Joey Pustejovsky Jr., 29, secretary for the city of West and a volunteer firefighter. His parents and son have spearheaded a project to rebuild the town park complete with a memorial to those lost in the blast.

Cyrus Reed, 29, a member of Abbott Volunteer Fire Department. He was completing his last night of EMT basic training when he went to assist at the plant fire.

Mariano C. Saldivar, 57, a native of Mexico, lived in an apartment complex adjacent to the fertilizer plant. Saldivar retired to West after working for years in the warehousing industry in California.

Kevin Sanders, 33, a member of Bruceville-Eddy Volunteer Fire Department, was taking an EMT class when he went to assist at the plant fire.

Doug Snokhous, 50, a Central Texas Iron Works employee and a member of West Volunteer Fire Department.

Robert Snokhous, 48, a Central Texas Iron Works employee and a member of West Volunteer Fire Department.

William “Buck” Uptmor Jr., 45, owner of fence-building company Uptmor Welding and Construction. West Honorary Firefighter.

03/08/2026

Today we responded to a vehicle fire on the IH35 service road. Unfortunately the vehicle was fully involved upon our arrival but everyone made it out with no injuries. We responded with Engine 171 and Squad 17. Stay safe out there this weekend!

02/05/2026

This afternoon we were toned for a grass fire on Indian Paint Brush Rd. Upon arrival we found it to be slow moving and approximately 1/2 acre. We responded with B172 and R17 with 4 personnel. Lorena Fire Department also responded mutual aid with a brush truck. It was determined that the fire was started by outside welding and contained to 1 acre.

Please use caution when welding outside as conditions currently are prime for fire activity.

02/02/2026

Hey Y’all!
We are less than 2 weeks away from our annual Chili Dinner. Come out and spend your Valentine’s Day with us! We would love to see you.

01/21/2026

Mclennan County is under a burn ban. No outdoor burning.

01/20/2026

Yesterday, 1/18/2026 at 22:29 your was toned out for a structure fire in the 100 block of Old Moody Rd. Upon arrival we found a single wide trailer with smoke showing from the bravo/charlie corner. Our team from Engine 171 made a quick stop of the fire from the charlie side while Lorena Fire Department performed a primary search. Thankful once again for our team and mutual aid partners and the training and dedication they put in to help keep everyone safe.

Cause of fire still under investigation.
Thanks to Moody Volunteer Fire Department, AMR Waco and Bruceville Eddy Police Department for the assistance as well.

01/04/2026

It's been a busy 2026 so far. Several small and large fires. From a 24 acre fire New Years eve to this 39.5 acre fire and a few small fires started by fireworks. It is dry out there, please use caution.

Thanks for calling us to assist Moody Volunteer Fire Department

12/12/2025