Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department

05/21/2026

We’re grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community that truly bands together in times of need.

Yesterday, Nolan County deputies responded to a major incident on Interstate Twenty at the 239-mile post, involving an overturned tractor trailer hauling horses. As a result of the crash, numerous horses escaped onto the interstate and surrounding properties, creating a dangerous and fast-moving sit...

05/20/2026

Crash: I-20 Westbound near US-84 split

Final Update (5/20 8:55 pm)
All Roscoe units have cleared from the scene. One lane is open westbound and TxDOT is handling the traffic detours.

Update (5/20 8:45 pm)
Westbound is still being diverted at the TSTC exit and along the north service road. Crews are working to clear the crash and get the roadway open as soon as they can.

Update (5/20 6:45 pm)
Westbound traffic is still blocked just east of the I-20/US-84 split with traffic diverted to the access road as crews work to clear the roadway. No estimate on when the highway will open.

Original Post(5/20 5:57pm)
Crews are responding to a reported crash involving multiple vehicles with both westbound lanes blocked on I-20 near the US-84 split. Expect delays and watch for responders.

05/19/2026

Please help us congratulate Firefighter Blake McDonell on passing his National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)!

All the hard work, countless hours of studying, and long hours of clinicals have officially paid off. We are proud of the dedication and effort he has put into better serving our community.

With Blake’s certification, the department now has 3 certified EMTs and continues to slowly grow our capabilities to better serve the citizens of Roscoe and surrounding areas.

Congratulations Blake! 💪🏻🚒

05/18/2026

Update: All Roscoe units are clear from this scene and back in service. We appreciate the chance to help our neighbors and stand by to assist as needed.

(08:29) Roscoe Fire is responding to Sweetwater for a mutual aid house fire in the 300 block of W AVE C to assist Sweetwater Fire Department and Ambulance Service. One engine and crew are responding. Will provide updates when we can. Avoid the area!

05/14/2026

Join us as we honor our veterans this Saturday.

Since 1989, this tradition has taken hundreds of thousands of bikers from coast to coast, riding to Washington DC to honor our veterans and POWs. The “Run for the Wall” event comes straight through Roscoe every year.

For many of those years, Roscoe has honored these riders and their mission by posting colors on the Duncan Hastings Bridge as they pass by.

We welcome anyone who wants to join us! Please bring a flag if you have it, or just a smile and a wave. Park safely off the roadway along CR 135 and join us on the bridge. Please walk carefully as you make your way up the bridge.

The riders are expected to pass through Roscoe after 11am.

05/12/2026

Joint Training - RTO Custom Ag

This evening, we were joined by members of Lake Sweetwater VFD for some joint training provided by RTO Custom Ag. Members from both departments started at Avenger Field where they got a first-hand look at agriculture spraying aircraft and learned about how to safely operate around them in an emergency. Then, a familiar sight for many. A close up look at a cotton stripper, demonstrating some safety features and approaches.

This training is the first in a long time where more than one VFD in Nolan County has joined up to learn and grow to better serve our communities.

We thank Mr. Orman and everyone from RTO for this unique opportunity and to our partners at Lake Sweetwater VFD for joining us.

05/10/2026

Weather Update 4:55 PM
The severe weather threat for Roscoe has passed. Hopefully everyone got some much needed rain!

Update: 2:30 PM
The storm in Mitchel County is growing and strengthening, dumping heavy rain and large hail in portions of Mitchel County. This storm is moving east at 25MPH (very slowly) but could have impacts for Roscoe. Take some time now to prepare; bring pets and plants indoors, move vehicles to cover if you can.

Original Post: 1:55 PM
This storm over Mitchel County is making its way east slowly. Roscoe could see strong winds, damaging hail, and heavy rain with this storm as it moves through.

05/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gary Clark to the Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department! Gary officially joined us last night at our business meeting and is excited to serve his community yet again.

A retired peace officer and former EMT, Gary felt the call to serve again and reached out to us. We’re glad to have him on board and look forward to working with him.

Interested in joining Gary and the rest of the team? Take a look at our website for more information on how you can volunteer. Roscoefire.org

05/04/2026

UPDATE: 1:25pm all test and work complete, everything is back to normal operations.

🚨 Public Notice 🚨

Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens around the fire station for a while today. We’re currently working on one of our brush trucks, and the siren and light systems are being tested.

Thank you for your understanding! 🚒

05/03/2026

Motorcycle Crash
Final Update
5/2/26 10:22 PM
All units have cleared from the scene, roadway is open.

5/2/26 9:30 PM
Units on scene report minor injuries. Expect emergency vehicles in the area for the next hour or so.

5/2/26 9:10 PM
Units are responding to a reported motorcycle crash on Highway 84 near CR 274.