Little Axe Fire Department

05/23/2026

We start every academy with a really pointed conversation. There are easier places to call yourself a firefighter, especially as a volunteer. To earn a seat on our trucks though, that will have a cost. This past Thursday we invited friends and family to join us in taking a few minutes to recognize the accomplishments of our 22nd academy with a graduation and pinning ceremony as they earned those spots. We celebrated their last three months of dedication as they learned all the basics we need them to have to be safe and effective. These newest members of Little Axe Fire are now firefighters ready to respond to the needs of our district.

If you are interested in seeing yourself here, we will start processing applications for the next academy soon, so apply today at Littleaxefd.com!

04/26/2026

We may not see weather today but it could be impactful if we do, so keep an eye on it this afternoon and have ways to be alerted.

Today's severe weather setup is one with higher than usual uncertainty in timing/location, but the potential to ramp up quite quickly. Make sure you have a sheltering plan in place and are monitoring the weather this afternoon and evening.

04/25/2026

In case you haven’t heard, it’s one of those days. What kind of day? Well… while we haven’t yet tuned in to KFOR-TV to see if Mike Morgan is wearing a sparkly tie, depending on your personality it’s either a “make sure your lawn chair and cooler are firmly planted in the front yard” kind of day, or a “clear out the spiders from the cellar we are probably spending some time there” kind of day. Regardless of which one you are, you are going to want to keep those phones charged, TVs tuned in, weather radios plugged in, and dentures close.

04/19/2026

Check out this video from Dallas TX. There’s a lot of wrong happening in front of this engine.

When an emergency vehicle approaches you, you have one and only one choice to make. Pull to the RIGHT ➡️and STOP🛑 , IMMEDIATELY . If you are at a stop at an intersection, 🚦STAY STILL🚦.

❌Don’t keep going like nothing is happening…
❌Don’t turn left…
❌Don’t slam on the brakes…
❌Don’t just slow down slightly…
❌ Don’t speed up…
( all real examples of stuff we see and shake our head in fatherly disapproval as we try to navigate your poor choices)

✅Pull to the right➡️ and stop 🛑

Remember… that is someones home or loved one we are trying to get to. Give us the courtesy of helping us get there quickly and safely, just as you want if it was you.

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04/19/2026

Let’s talk addresses. Our district has a real problem with poorly marked addresses. Black spray paint on a gray mail box, sharpie on cardboard, and small white non reflective stickers with black numbers do not show up well at night. Real delays can and do happen when we are struggling to find your home.

Large (3 inches or bigger ) highly reflective, high contrast numbers, clearly visible in both directions from the road, and unobstructed by vegetation or other obstacles , in close proximity to your driveway, is one of the best, simplest things you can do to prepare your home for an emergency.

04/06/2026

That right folks. You may once again break out the marshmallows and roasting sticks, fire up the bonfires, and burn away…

Just remember…

State law only permits the burning of natural debris produced on the property it is being burned at. Burning refuse where trash service is available is not permitted.

04/04/2026

It’s still a ways out, but if this holds together our district may see some intense weather in the next couple hours. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and a plan for what to do if it gets here.

04/03/2026

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to State Farm and National Volunteer Fire Council for the generous donation of 5 laptops. This day and age computers are increasingly important and necessary, and procurement of them can be a real hit on the budget of small organizations like ours. These computers will help us continue to modernize our records keeping processes, improve training, and ultimately help is deliver better services to our community.

https://www.nvfc.org/500-laptops-distributed-to-volunteer-fire-departments-nationwide-thanks-to-state-farm/

04/01/2026

Have multiple ways to receive information and have a plan!

Widespread thunderstorms are expected today and tonight, and some of the storms will likely produce severe weather. Being prepared and having a safety plan can help reduce stress and anxiety.