New Deal Volunteer Fire / EMS

05/31/2026

EXPIRED PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 5/31/26 CONTROLLED BURN COMPLETE: A controlled burn is scheduled at the New Deal Landfill today by New Deal Volunteer Fire/EMS. Fire equipment will be present. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is notified.

As a reminder, for controlled burn notifications, please contact Lubbock County Sheriff's Department at 806-775-1600.

05/25/2026

Congratulations are in order for the 2025 NDFD Annual Banquet award recipients: Rookie of the Year, EMS Personnel of the Year, Administrative Officer of the Year, Command Officer of the Year, and Firefighter of the Year, with a notable three-way tie for Rookie of the Year. We thank each of these members for their commitment to the New Deal Volunteer Fire / EMS !

05/22/2026

This week, we proudly recognize EMS Week and the dedicated volunteer men and women of New Deal Fire/EMS who answer the call for our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our EMS providers are volunteers. They leave their homes, families, jobs, dinners, holidays, and warm beds in the middle of the night to respond when someone in our community needs help — expecting nothing in return. No paycheck. No compensation. Just people helping people because that’s what small towns do.

These are the same folks you see at the grocery store, school events, church on Sunday, and Friday night ballgames. When the pager goes off, they step away from their own lives to take care of their neighbors.

From medical emergencies and wrecks on the highway to checking on someone’s grandmother at 2 in the morning, they continue to answer the call with compassion, professionalism, and heart.

Volunteer EMS in rural communities only works because people are willing to serve others before themselves. We are incredibly proud of every member who puts on the uniform and answers that call.

This EMS Week, if you know a responder, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, dispatcher, or first responder volunteer — thank them. Their sacrifice means more than most people will ever realize.

— New Deal Fire/EMS

05/18/2026

🚨 MUTUAL AID RESPONSE 🚨

UPDATE @ 9:50 PM our crew and apparatus have returned home safely to New Deal.

At this time, New Deal Volunteer Fire & EMS has deployed our 3,000-gallon water tender along with two personnel to assist with the ongoing fires in Kress and surrounding areas.

Our crews are responding in support of neighboring departments and first responders working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, livestock, and property across the region. West Texas departments always stand ready to answer the call when our neighbors need help.

We ask our community to keep all responding firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, dispatchers, and affected families in your thoughts and prayers as dangerous fire conditions continue across the area.

Please remember:
• Avoid the affected areas unless absolutely necessary
• Do not stop along roadways to watch fire activity
• Follow all burn bans and fire safety precautions
• Report any new smoke or fire immediately by calling 911

Thank you to all agencies working together to protect our communities.

— New Deal Volunteer Fire & EMS
“Keeping the Pride, Honoring the Tradition”

05/15/2026

🚨 WEATHER & FIRE SAFETY ALERT – NEW DEAL FIRE/EMS 🚨

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Lubbock County until 5:15 PM, along with a Dust Storm Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remaining in effect until 10:00 PM tonight.

⚠️ EXPECTED HAZARDS:
• Damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH
• Frequent lightning
• Blowing dust with near-zero visibility in some areas
• Rapidly changing weather conditions

Residents are urged to seek shelter inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Do not wait for thunder or visible rain before taking precautions. These storms may produce dangerous winds ahead of rainfall.

🔥 EXTREME FIRE DANGER 🔥

A Red Flag Warning also remains in effect across the South Plains due to critically dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds. Lightning from these storms could quickly ignite grass or field fires.

❗ If you see smoke or fire, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.

Please avoid outdoor burning and use extreme caution with anything that could create sparks or flames.

If traveling, be alert for sudden blowing dust and rapidly reduced visibility. If caught in a dust storm:
• Pull off the roadway safely
• Turn OFF your lights
• Keep your foot OFF the brake

New Deal Fire/EMS will continue monitoring conditions and stands ready to respond if needed.

Stay smart. Stay weather aware. Stay safe.

— New Deal Fire/EMS

05/15/2026

EXPIRED NOTICE 5/14/26 New Deal Citywide power outage is in effect. If you are in IMMEDIATE need of medical assistance call 911 and get Fire and EMS dispatched. We currently have some members on standby to be ready to help those in need.

05/15/2026

⚠️ URGENT COMMUNITY NOTICE ⚠️

Due to ongoing power outages affecting parts of our area, New Deal Fire/EMS is asking residents to check on family members, neighbors, and anyone who may rely on electricity for medical needs.

If you or someone you know is oxygen dependent, uses electrically powered medical equipment, or needs assistance related to the outage, please contact New Deal Fire/EMS immediately at:

📞 806-441-8143

Our crews will do everything possible to assist residents during this outage.

Please conserve phone battery when possible, avoid downed power lines, and use generators safely — never operate generators inside homes or garages due to carbon monoxide dangers.

Stay smart. Stay safe. We’re here for our community

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05/04/2026

04/12/2026

Are you interested in finding more about volunteering with New Deal Volunteer Fire / EMS ? Join us tomorrow night, Monday April 13th at our monthly business meeting. Dinner begins at 6 PM. Followed by work session at 6:30 PM. Then monthly meeting at 7 PM.