Hartley Fire & EMS

05/29/2026

Hartley Volunteer Fire & EMS would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to The Dust Bowl Bar & Grill in Dalhart for their incredibly generous donation of $10,000 toward our new brush truck! 🚒🔥

Support like this directly helps us continue protecting the citizens of Hartley County and surrounding communities during grass fires, emergencies, and mutual aid responses across the Texas Panhandle.

We are beyond grateful for local businesses like The Dust Bowl Bar & Grill that continue to invest back into the safety of our community. Your support will make a lasting impact for years to come.

🚒 Supporting Our Local Heroes! 🚒
Dean and Gay Graham, alongside the entire team at The Dust Bowl Bar and Grill, are thrilled to present a check for $10,000 to Hartley Fire and EMS! This donation will support the purchase of a new Ford F-550 brush truck, which will play a critical role in keeping our communities safe from fires.
We invite our amazing community to join us in backing this important cause. Every bit helps equip our first responders with the tools they need.
If you would like to make a donation, please mail it to:
📦 P.O. Box 32, Hartley, TX 79044
Thank you for helping us support Hartley Fire and EMS!

05/27/2026

Hartley Fire & EMS would like to extend our sincere gratitude to The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle and the Amarillo Area Foundation for their generous $10,000 donation. Your support means more than words can express to our department, our volunteers, and the community we proudly serve. As a small volunteer department covering a large rural area, donations like this help provide the equipment and resources needed to safely protect lives and property. We are incredibly thankful for organizations that recognize and support first responders across the Texas Panhandle.

Thank you for standing behind Hartley Fire & EMS and all volunteer departments during such a demanding wildfire season. Your kindness and support truly make a difference!

05/22/2026

Big news for Hartley County! 🚑

Hartley Volunteer Fire & EMS is excited to share that our department will soon be adding a brand-new ambulance to our fleet thanks to a $500,000 Rural Ambulance Service Grant through Texas House Bill 3000.

For a small volunteer department in the Texas Panhandle, this is more than just a new truck — it’s an investment in faster responses, dependable equipment, and better care for the people who call 911 on what is often the worst day of their lives.

Our crews cover hundreds of miles of highways, county roads, ranchland, and neighboring communities. Whether it’s a rollover on the highway, a medical emergency in town, or support during large wildfires, our volunteers are always ready to answer the call. Having a second updated ambulance means we can continue serving Hartley County while also helping surrounding departments when mutual aid is needed.

Volunteer departments rely heavily on grants, donations, and community support to keep operations moving forward. Opportunities like this help us continue building a stronger EMS service for the future while giving our responders the tools they need to safely care for patients across our region.

We are incredibly thankful for the support from the State of Texas, our county leadership, and the community members who stand behind us every day. Hartley Fire & EMS remains committed to serving our county with pride, dedication, and professionalism.

05/22/2026

Following a recent outbreak of wildfires, fire departments across the Texas Panhandle are asking for donations to replenish supplies.

05/19/2026

What fuels a firefighter during grassfire season?

Water? Yes.
Determination? Absolutely.
Community support? Always.
But somewhere around 2:00 AM on an all-night fire… the answer might just be Red Bull. ⚡️🪽

During these long grassfire operations, our firefighters spend countless hours on the line protecting homes, ranches, livestock, and our communities. Water and meals keep crews going, but anyone who has worked an all-night fire knows caffeine quickly becomes part of the operation too.

After enough hours on a grassfire, a cold can of Red Bull can boost morale faster than a rain cloud. You’ll see exhausted firefighters magically come back to life after one sip. We appreciate every donation our communities provide, but there’s a reason a case of Red Bull disappears from the command truck in about 14 seconds!

It may seem simple, but small donations like those make a long night on the fire line a little easier for the men and women out there protecting our communities. Thank you to everyone who continues to support your local firefighters and departments!

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

🔥 A Huge THANK YOU to Our Local Heroes! 🔥

To all first responders from Dalhart & Hartley who actively participated in the wildfire efforts this past week — we see you.

You spent countless hours battling fires in extreme heat, protecting our communities. Your bravery and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. 💪❤️

As a small token of our appreciation, Core Health of Dalhart is offering you a complimentary Get Up & Go IV.

Don’t let the heat and dehydration drag you down. Come in, recharge with powerful hydration and nutrients, and recover faster.

📍 Stop in or call for an appointment at Core Health of Dalhart

💉 Just mention this post or show your department ID

You take care of us — now let us take care of you.

05/18/2026

Hartley Volunteer Fire Department responded on mutual aid to Oldham County this evening for the Blue Diamond Fire.

Crews were dispatched at approximately 5:00 PM and are currently assisting alongside multiple agencies to help contain the fire and protect property.

We appreciate the continued support from our community as our volunteers dedicate their time and resources to assist our neighboring departments.

Please remember to avoid the area, yield to emergency vehicles, and keep our firefighters in your thoughts as they work.

Photo Credit: Assistant Chief Tyrell Penner

05/17/2026

🚒 Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department 🚒

With the recent fires in our area, we’ve had several people ask how they can help support our department. If you would like to make a donation, you can send it through our Venmo using the QR code below or by searching:



You can also mail cash or checks to:

Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department
609 Liberal St
Dalhart, TX 79022

We truly appreciate the support from our community and everyone helping during this time. ❤️🔥

05/17/2026

Hartley Volunteer Fire & EMS would like to take a moment to share the reality of what this recent stretch of grass fires has meant for our department.

These fires have taken a toll—not just on our personnel, but on our equipment and resources. Engines, brush trucks, hoses, tools, and protective gear are being used continuously in extreme conditions. The wear and tear adds up quickly, and replacing or repairing equipment is costly.

As a fully volunteer department, every call we respond to is answered by individuals who give their time, energy, and safety to protect our community—without compensation. We do this because we care deeply about the people and places we serve.

We have had many people ask how they can help. If you would like to support Hartley Volunteer Fire & EMS, donations can be made in the following ways:

Venmo:
Cash App: $HartleyFireEMS
PayPal:
Give Butter:
https://givebutter.com/new-brush-truck-gbkxgf
Mail: P.O. Box 32 Hartley TX 79044

Every dollar truly makes a difference and goes directly back into serving our community and maintaining the equipment needed to respond when it matters most.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our community, local businesses, and surrounding departments. We couldn’t do this without you.

— Hartley Volunteer Fire & EMS